The many choirs of ORC will perform a variety of works before combining to perform selections from Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’, supported by the Orange Youth Orchestra and conducted by Ben Macpherson.

The concert will bring together musicians and singers from across the region, with performers ranging from as young as four years old, all the way up to choir members in their 90s.

The featured ensemble will the ORC’s Symphonic Choir, a collection of passionate singers from a variety of backgrounds.

This year’s performance will feature soloists Samantha Bartholomeusz, William (Bill) Moxey and Sophia Duncan.

This year’s performance will be accompanied by the Orange Youth Orchestra (OYO), a collection of the Orange region’s talented young musicians who have a shared love of classical music.

The OYO’s primary goal is to provide regional students with a chance to experience the wonders of playing in an orchestra while learning challenging and inspiring music.

At the conclusion of the concert The Rotary Club of Orange North will serve a barbecue, with meat supplied M&J Butchery, with funds raised going towards the training of a guide dog. 

The concert will be held at 5pm on Saturday at Orange Regional Conservatorium.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for concession holders, while the conservatorium’s school-aged students will be admitted for free.

For tickets go to www.orangecon.org.au.