Very soon Grenfell music lovers will be able to enjoy the talents of the Wong family once again when they perform here for the 11th time. The five siblings are (in order of decreasing age) Grace, Eunice, Esther, Caleb and Sarah.
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Caleb was recently selected (out of thirty-two musicians aged 16-25) as one of the six finalists for the Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship.
He received a study & travel scholarship from the Australian Youth Orchestra and is currently overseas learning under internationally renowned artists at the Keshet Eilon Summer Mastercourse.
Esther has been busy developing her skills as an orchestral violinist. She was selected as a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra and performed in Adelaide this January.
She later travelled with the AYO to Brisbane to perform with soloist Ray Chen. More recently, Esther was accepted as a member of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.
Eunice and Grace have full days, teaching students and giving concerts around the area.
The youngest, Sarah, keeps busy juggling school work, music study, and other interests including gymnastics, art and selling silly putty.
She is currently studying 7th grade piano, Suzuki Violin School Volume 6, and expanding her cello repertoire. Sarah recently received a mark of 100% in her second grade music theory exam.
They are looking forward to visiting Grenfell again!
Their programme will include works by Handel, Manuel de Falla, David Popper, Kabalevsky, and Jongen performed on the pedal harp, violin, viola, cello and piano.
The concert will be at 2.30 pm on SATURDAY 23 August 2014 at the Grenfell Uniting Church Hall.
Admission for this concert is $15 for adults, $10 for club members, high school students and concession and FREE for primary children accompanied by an adult. This includes a printed program and afternoon tea at the conclusion of the concert. Enquiries: please ring 6343 2403 or 0400 634 322.