Four weeks of tuning vocal chords across the Isaac Region has reached a crescendo in a video of the region’s first computer choir giving voice to pure people power.
The joint project between the Isaac Regional Council and the Cheep Trill Music School brought together 50 would-be choristers for an online, interactive community experience.
This culminated in recording a four-minute video of a song by acclaimed singer-songwriter Emma Dean, “Bigger Than You, Bigger Than Me”, especially arranged for the choir.
Mayor Anne Baker said she was thrilled by the enthusiasm and community spirit shown by the choir members, who represented the pure people power the Isaac Region was noted for.
“The choir was part of Council’s COVID-19 Community Support and Wellbeing Package, developing shared virtual experiences to maintain and strengthen community spirit during uncertain times,” Mayor Baker said.
“There is so much fun and enthusiasm in this video you can’t help smiling and humming along.”
Isaac Computer Choir is funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the Palaszczuk Government was proud to continue its RADF partnership with local governments with an investment of $2.08 million, through Arts Queensland, for the 2019-20 fund.
“This investment will support the delivery of hundreds of arts experiences and professional development opportunities across the state,” Ms Enoch said.
“Projects funded through RADF provide pathways for learning, contribute to the creation of jobs, foster creativity and boost cultural tourism.”
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