The final performance for Four's Company Performance Choir for the year was met by rave reviews by the Audience. The Gift of Christmas Concert with the Hawkes Bay Orchestra was a great success with some audience members having tears of joy listening to the singing and music performances. Special thanks to José Aparicio and Dance Trainer Bradly Jones. .Thank you to Paula and Andy Nagy; Tony Purdie; Wendy Person; Sarah and Jessica Newcomb; Maggie McGarvie; Shirree and Kim Chenery; Jack Thompson; and Glenn Sutherland who make up our amazing Support Team. We truly appreciate your time and energy behind the scenes. Thanks to the friends and family who assisted with front of house Ticket and Raffle Sales with support from Hawthorne House, Telegraph Hill, and Maison Therese. A huge thank you to the Endeavour Trust Foundation, Creative Hastings, Eastern and Central Community Trust; Pub Charity; and Southern Trust for their Generous Funding Grants. Finally, our warmest thanks to the wonderful staff at Equippers Church, Hastings whose support and assistance have helped to make these concerts possible. Lisa Eagle - Four's Company
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Hawke’s Bay Orchestra The Hawke’s Bay Orchestra is a cultural jewel in our community, each year performing a series of concerts featuring leading soloists and challenging, imaginative repertoire. Formed in 1975, the orchestra has evolved and developed into a dynamic ensemble and leading regional orchestra in New Zealand. Born to Move Dance Studio Born To Move is a Hawke’s Bay based Dance Studio directed by Corinne Bowey. They cater for ages 5 to Adults, and currently have approximately 200 students. They offer Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Technical Ballet, and also specialise in Performance. Mary Kippenberger Mary Kippenberger is a children’s writer and storyteller. Born in Lower Hutt, she is best known for her storybooks and tapes and popular performances for children. Since 1991 she has worked as an actor, and since 1994 as a storyteller, often performing with her husband Peter Orchestrate and OIT The Hawke's Bay Orchestra’s Young Artist Programme or-ches-trate!! is a natural progression of the vision they share in educating and enriching the lives of Hawke's Bay youth. The emphasis of or-ches-trate!! is in training the young musicians to become experienced ensemble musicians Paula Sugden – Cello Paula has been playing the cello since she was 11yrs old and was taught by Alison Hanson. She later gained a Bachelor of Music in Performance Cello from Victoria University. Paula often plays as the guest lead cellist for the Hawke’s Bay Orchestra and other small ensembles as well as juggling 2 children, a busy home life and career. Last night the Four's Company Performance Choir had our first rehearsal with the Hawke's Bay Orchestra and it sounded amazing! We are in countdown mode to the end of the year and you can come and see us perform at the following times. Tonight in Mainstreet Hastings we will be singing carols and Christmas songs to late night shoppers. We will be performing from 6.30-8.30pm near the central fountain and down the street. Then on Saturday night is the Gift of Christmas concert at the Equippers Church Auditorium in Frimley followed by a Sunday matinee performance. Details on the Upcoming Shows page on the website. Lisa Eagle - Four's Compnay We are extremely fortunate to have Gregory Squire as Musical Director and Conductor of the Hawke's Bay Orchestra for the Gift of Christmas Concert. Born in Waipukurau, Gregory Squire began playing the violin at the age of 11, and at 14 became a pupil of Auckland-based teacher Heather Smith. Based in Wellington, he enjoys a busy international career and leads varied life as performer, conductor and teacher The Four's Company performance choir is now in the last week leading up to the Gift of Christmas Concert in Association with Conductor Greg Squire, with the Hawkes Bay Regional Orchestra. We are lucky to have as guest artists, Orchestrate, Story Teller Mary Kippenberger, Born to Move Dance Studio, and Paula Sugden. We have had months of rehearsals and now this fabulous concert is in its final stages. It will be a glorious collaboration of different musicians and performers. Check out the Upcoming Shows page on the web site for more details. Lisa Eagle - Four's Company Murder and Mystery occurred last night at Hawthorne House Bed and Breakfast for the Christmas Party for the HBS. Four's Company provided the murder suspects in the story of a gangster murder in a 1920's Speakeasy bar in Chicago. Was the murderer Bunny Hugg the Singer, Bonnie Enclyde the headline act, the bouncer Tony Tortilini, the bar man Harvey Wallbanger, the Politician Sly Shyster, his fiancee Candy Stealer, or the accountant Robin Folks? A very shady bunch with many possible murder weapons and motives. A fantastic night was had by all with many ad-libbing opportunities and laughs. Thanks to Mike and Mel from Hawthorne House and we look forward to doing this again in the future. Tim Eagle - Four's Company Four's Company has been caught on camera by Hastings City Marketing Singing in the Streets.
Click on this link to see their Facebook page with a video of Hallelujah on it. Also Check out these photos taken of the Choir and the Born to Move Dancers. Lisa Eagle - Four's Company Shoppers gathered around yesterday morning as the Four's Company Performance Choir serenaded the centre of Hastings City with Christmas Carols and Songs. With Christmas classics such as 'Away in a Manger' and 'Joy to the World', along with some more contemporary tunes like 'Where are you Christmas?' and "Hallelujah' the Shoppers had plenty of variety to listen too. We also had special requests as well as people singing along. There were also some cute Christmas Fairy's, Reindeer and Elves from the Born to Move Dancers who helped give out candy canes and Christmas Cheer during the morning. We will be doing this again every December Saturday in the lead up to Christmas, so come and get into the spirit of things while you shop and have a listen. You may even hear a song or two from the Gift of Christmas Concert on the 22nd and 23rd of December. Lisa Eagle - Four's Company About 500 Ladies were entertained by the Four's Company Performance Choir last night at the Mitre 10 Ladies Night in Napier. Along with shopping and Celebrity spotting, the shoppers were entertained by the Choir singing a range of songs right in the middle of the massive store. Thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Napier for the opportunity. |
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