DUBBO school students and experienced community singers will share the stage with internationally acclaimed a capella group The Idea of North during a concert at St Brigid's Catholic Church on Friday, August 14.
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The 7pm performance, arranged as part of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of St Brigid's Parish, will follow two days of workshops and rehearsals involving about 100 students and 60 adults.
School concerts scheduled for 9.30am and 10.30am on Thursday, August 13 will be attended by more than 1000 students.
Parish music director Paul Dunn said St Brigid's has the capacity to hold 1000 people.
"We are looking forward to filling the church with concert-goers and beautiful sounds on the Friday night," he said.
"The Idea of North is an exceptional group that has worked wonders during previous workshops and performances in Dubbo.
"This visit has been sponsored by Dubbo Christian School, St John's College and St Brigid's Parish.
"Award-winning vocal ensemble members Andrew Piper (bass), Nick Begbie (tenor) Naomi Crellin (alto) and Sally Cameron (soprano) have the talent and experience to entertain, encourage and enthuse.
"All schools in Dubbo have been invited to participate in workshops with The Idea of North. Vocalists taking part in adult workshops will include members of church and community choirs.
"Student singers will combine under the banner of Dubschools A Capella. The adults will be known as South Star A Capella. Both groups will perform with and under the direction of The Idea of North.
"The concert repertoire will range from traditional spiritual and gospel songs through to contemporary jazz and pop. Tickets can be obtained online through ticketbo.com.au\stbrigids or purchased at the door."
Andrew Piper said The Idea of North was looking forward to performing and workshopping in Dubbo.
"We cut our teeth as a group singing all around the globe. Performing and making albums is at heart of who we are," he said.
"School and community education programs have also become a significant part of what we do.
"Singing is great for the soul and helps connect people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
"It has been pleasing to see a groundswell of interest in a capella due to the popularity of the Pitch Perfect movies and television programs like The Voice."
Mr Piper said The Idea of North started 22 years ago at the School of Music at The Australian National University in Canberra.
"Spiritual and gospel music is part of our performance program but the group is primarily jazz based," he said.
"We do a lot of popular numbers and like to put our own stamp on classic songs."
