Choir broadcast to the world

Friday, January 13 2012

Terrace and All Hallows’ Gallipoli Choir members will be beamed live across the world in 2012.

The combined choir will perform at the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli for the next four years through to the centenary event in 2015.

 “Terrace has long had an enduring respect for and link to Gallipoli, beginning with our Old Boys who were at Anzac Cove in 1915,’’ College Principal Mr Peter Chapman said.

“For our young men to be able to pay tribute to the sacrifice made by the soldiers at Gallipoli will provide them with a memory that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.’’

Year 11 student Alex Komarowski, said the opportunity would have special meaning for him, with two of his grandparents having fought in World War I.

“Both were seriously injured but both were able to come home,’’ he said.

The announcement that the combined choir had been successful in gaining the opportunity to participate at Gallipoli was made by Federal Veteran’s Affairs Minister Mr Warren Snowdon.

“Music is a key element in the commemorative program and St Joseph’s and All Hallows’ have proven their superior talent in this area,’’ Mr Snowdon said.

In 2009 the All Hallows’ Sr Mary Celine Chorale travelled to Hong Kong to participate in a collaborative musical project with the Chinese International School.

In 2011, the Terrace Chapel Choir toured Italy performing at St Peter’s Basilica.

The mid-March issue of the Terracian will be dedicated to Anzac Day, stories of Terrace Old Boys who were involved in the battle at Anzac Cove, and the visit by the Gallipoli Choir.

The College also will have a spectacular display in the Museum, prepared by o ur Archivist Mrs Bianca Anderson.