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Singing in the festive season
by Paula Hedemann, QPS Media and Public Relations Branch
Children of all ages will sing along with Santa and
his elves at the annual Police Commissioner’s
Carols by Candlelight on Saturday, December 4 at
Suncorp Piazza, South Bank, Brisbane from 6pm.
Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson invites community
members to join him and Queensland Police Service (QPS)
officers and staff in celebrating this joyous occasion.
Many talented and generous people have donated their time
and services for the Carols and members of the QPS are
looking forward to sharing this very special evening with
colleagues and the local community.
This year’s Carols will be a fun-filled event, featuring the
talents of QPS members, community groups, friends and
supporters, with the added bonus of guaranteed dry seating
in the covered Piazza.
Performers on the night will include the award winning
Queensland Police Pipes & Drums, the Queensland Youth
Choir, featuring members of the Vivace Voices and Voiceworks
ensembles, and the Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra,
comprising 65 talented people aged between 9 and 25.
Screened photo: Brisbane
Regional Youth Orchestra
members (from left) Charlotte
Rashleigh and Teresa Yu
enchanted the audience at the
2003 Police Commissioner’s
Carols by Candlelight.
Always a crowd favourite, the fun-loving Band of Blue will set
toes a-tapping with their hilarious and rocking rendition of
some favourite Christmas tunes. This five-piece band includes
four musically talented young police officers and guarantees
to bring a smile to young and old.
Other performers at the Carols will include QPS choir Melody
in Blue and a selection of solo vocalists from within the police
service and family members. Santa and his elves will also
make a special appearance for the young at heart in the
audience.
The event is a free public concert and fundraiser. Donations
collected on the night will benefit the Queensland Police
Legacy Scheme and the Queensland Youth Choir. Glow sticks
will be available for purchase at the event.
For further information please contact the QPS Media and
Public Relations Branch on 3364 6256 or Paula Hedemann,
Assistant Public Relations Officer, on 3364 4856.
Queensland Police Pipes & Drums members (from left) Drum Sergeant
Sam McPherson and Piper Michael Redmond led a contingent of players
into the Piazza in 2003.
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