SARAH CARROLL 2003 - 2010

THOUGHTS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF BEING A CHOIR DIRECTOR.

• The Tides Of Welcome was my first crack at being a choir director! I recall the first session where we all sat and told our stories to each other and I confessed to being a novice who hoped to learn on the job and bring everyone along for the ride. I still feel so honoured and fortunate that there was a sense of faith and willingness in the group which enabled us to achieve a tremendous amount in our first 7 years.

ONE OR TWO OF THE FAVOURITE SONGS YOU DIRECTED.

• I always loved singing the gospel and work songs I found and arranged for everyone which featured solo vocals as well as the choir. Janine McGinness-Whyte wrote a beautiful song about the choir which was a huge favourite with everyone.

MEMORABLE OR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCES.

• Every QMF gig was wonderful! I remember a really hot Tranquillity Fair gig once when half of us had heatstroke afterwards...also the Choir Festival we did in Hawthorn one time where we got to see all the different Victorian community choirs in action...fascinating! I was proud to stand in front of the Tiders every time and can't wait to do it again!