Published on Wednesday, 2 April 2025 at 1:13:13 PM
Perth Symphony Orchestra and the Shire of Moora, with funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, have been working together to bring Green Shoots Moora to our region over the past 9 months. The program saw PSO musicians guide local musicians and culminated in a spectacular concert on Saturday 29th March in a 'theatre' made of hay bales.
It really was a spectacular evening, which showcased our local talent, a truly once in a lifetime experience for all participants, aged 8 to 82 years. The choirs of Moora Primary and St Joseph’s Schools have been given a huge boost due to the magnificent Moora Hay Bales Concert.
“The performers were tremendous,” said Tracy Lefroy, Shire President. “As a result of the event – and all the practice leading up to it - dozens of Moora children and adults have had the opportunity to embrace additional music learning and fun. Not only did the community experience the joy of the performances at the actual event, the Moora Hay Bales Concert activated a range of musical endeavors – from reigniting primary school choirs to inspiring other regional singers and musicians.”
For many of the school children, performing on stage in front of a large audience was a life-changing and unforgettable experience.
“On behalf of Moora Shire, I would like to congratulate all involved, including the Perth Symphony Orchestra, the performers (young and old), and all those who travelled from Perth and the whole Wheatbelt region to join us for this magnificent event. We hope to host many more of these types of initiatives in future. They are fantastic for the kids and whole town.”
Perth Symphony Orchestra’s professional musicians, who accompanied the local performers, travelled from Perth to take part. Perth Symphony’s Green Shoots initiative has delivered a year-long engagement with Moora Shire to create community engagement and enhance musical and creative capabilities within the region.
We would like to say a big thank you to our official sponsors include: Minderoo Foundation, Perth Symphony Orchestra, Shire of Moora, Wheatbelt Development Commission, Health way, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest, Laing O’Rourke, Zeff Energy, Fair Dinkum Builds, RSM, CSBP, McIntosh & Son, Moora Toyota, Maradah Farm, Farmco, Bendigo Bank Bindoon, Topp Dogg, and Pascoe Partners Accountants.
And thankyou to all staff and volunteers and community members who helped make the event happen.
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