Variety concert at Wagstaffe

The Bouddi Society will present a variety concert featuring the talents of local musicians at Wagstaffe Community Hall on Sunday, August 15.

Society vice president Mr David Dufty said the concert program was sure to be a musical feast.

"The Bouddi Society is an active community group, centred on Killcare, which fosters cultural activity," Mr Dufty said.

"We will once again demonstrate the wealth of local musical talent and creativity.

"This Bouddi Variety Concert will include the winners of the Central Coast Conservatorium Woodwind Scholarship, which is sponsored by the Bouddi Society.

"They are Jasper Wand (oboe), Jennifer Hankin (flute) and Sam Kelly (clarinet): all most promising and entertaining musicians.

"Also featured in the program will be the talented Jones family from Pretty Beach.

"In her world travels, Miriam Jones has studied various styles of fiddle playing and at this concert will also demonstrate the South American charango, which she learned during her recent stay in Chile.

"Miriam will also collaborate with Natasha Nathanielsz in combining harp, violin and voice to create music that is enchanting and edgy, playing both covers and originals.

"Fourteen-year-old Naomi Jones will perform some violin pieces and combine with Miriam, brother Rohan and mother Narelle for other items.

"Vera Grassecker, Wagstaffe singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist plays a wide variety of genre from blues to contemporary plus original numbers.

"Blues guitarist Les du Pont-Louis was a star of the last Bouddi Concert and this time he brings with him some of his highly talented neighbourhood musicians.

"Riley James is a brilliant young guitarist who creates his own unique guitar pieces and songs.

"To add further variety award-winning 12-year-old dancer Janine Joseph of Killcare will add her contribution."

The concert will begin from 2pm with entry costing from $15 for adults, $12 for Bouddi Society members and $5 for students.

Entry price includes refreshments.

Funds raised from the event will go towards supporting next year's woodwind scholarship.

Press release, 27 Jul 2010 David Dufty, The Bouddi Society