PCYC to benefit from Proms concert

Umina PCYC is set to benefit from another Pearl Beach Proms fundraising concert, according to event host Dr John Irvine.

Last year's concert raised more than $2000 for Umina PCYC and event organisers were hoping to continue the success.

"Although the term Promenade Concert is normally associated today with the series of concerts founded in 1895 by Robert Newman and conductor Henry Wood - now known today as the BBC Proms - the term originally referred to concerts in the pleasure gardens of London where the audience could stroll about while listening to the music," Dr Irvine said.

"The Pearl Beach Proms are no different with their own well-known and theatrical conductor, Christopher Bearman, director of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, who will lead the performers and engage the audience on a global musical journey.

"The evening promises to be an exciting journey commencing in the home of the modern Proms - Albert Hall, London, continuing through Britain, France, Holland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Latvia across to the USA and finally coming home to Australia via New Zealand.

"Our performers are talented members of the local community who have given freely of their time to rehearse and put on an evening of fine music mingled with fun and audience participation."

Performer and committee member Ms Margaret Walklate said the concert program had an "exciting addition" this year with the item Little Dutch Kindergarten performed by members of the Pearl Beach Youth Theatre.

The concert is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, from 7pm.

Tickets cost $15 with wine and refreshments available to purchase before the show and during the 20-minute intermission.

For tickets, call 4342 1306.

Press release, 24 Aug 2010 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association