Award winning women’s chorus group, Coastal a Cappella, has hit the high note after taking out the March round of Greater Bank’s community funding program.
The group is thrilled to have received the $2,000 grant for winning the public’s vote in March, with runners-up Noraville Scouts Association and Wyong Women’s Shed both taking out $500.
Established 29 years ago, Coastal a Capella consists of 48 female members ranging in age from 18 to 74.
The singers come from all over the Central Coast to meet weekly on a Tuesday night at The Elderslee Foundation Red Tree Theatre in Tuggerah, and they perform at numerous charity events across the Coast throughout the year.
The funding will be used to purchase new costumes for the group in the lead-up to their performance at a national chorus competition in Adelaide in 2022.
Coastal a Cappella Events and Grants Co-ordinator, Jennie Harrison, said that the group was shocked to hear the news that they had taken out the public vote.
“The funding is only one part of the benefit that we received from this program, on top of that, it has been a fantastic bonding experience,” she said.
“We rallied hard to get our vote count up and had a lot of fun in the process.
“Maintaining momentum through Covid was very hard for our group but we are thrilled to be getting back to a sense of normality with rehearsals and to have the prospect of competitions on the horizon once again.
“We are looking forward to performing in Adelaide next year and have Greater Bank to thank for the new costumes that we plan to wear on stage.”
The Greater Central Coast program continues in April with Wyong District Museum and Historical Society, Central Coast Animal Care Facility and CC365 Central Coast being nominated for funding.
The public can cast their vote until 5pm on Wednesday, April 28, on Greater Bank’s website.
Sue Murray