Presented by the School of Hard Knocks, Hand In Hand celebrates the true spirit of Christmas.
Conducted and compered by the founding artistic director of the School of Hard Knocks Dr Jonathon Welch AM, the concert will also feature two of Australia’s great legends of opera, Liane Keegan and John Bolton Wood AM, both well known and loved by Melbourne audiences.
Hand In Hand will showcase XL ARTS, the Hallelujah Gospel Chorus conducted by Dr Kathleen McGuire, THECHO!R, the 300 massed voices of the ‘Absolutely Everybody’ choirs and the award winning Footscray Yarraville City Band, conducted by Phillipa Edwards.
“This will be a spectacular concert with our wonderful performers and inspirational, uplifting and favourite gospel, opera and popular classics,” Jonathon says. “We would love to see everyone at Hand In Hand! Christmas is such a very special time of year and we want to thank everyone for their support and for sharing our dreams for the School throughout the year. It’s time to celebrate!”
“It’s been just a huge year for the School of Hard Knocks. We are so very proud of our achievements and programs supporting the marginalised and vulnerable in our community. Through this concert we are aiming to raise funds for our new women’s and men’s choir programs, No Excuses! and Men Aloud!”
Book online at http://schoolofhardknocks.org.au
