The Fabulous Minstrels

 

 

                                                    G.M.S. MINSTRELS

The Minstrels is a group of members of the Gosford Musical Society who like to perform on a fairly regular basis.
The concept is based on "MINI SHOWS " lasting for about an hour and in which the female and male performers take part in ensemble and some duet, trio and solo.

The emphasis is on entertainment through ensemble teamwork involving singing with very easy movement, well designed by the Choreographer  to suit the songs and the group's capability.The Music Director provides a piano accompaniment and is available to help new people settle in'.

The program includes popular songs,comedy and much-loved music show ballads worked into several different  themes which make up the entire concert. Manageable and simple costuming completes the package.
 
   
             Elaine & Ron                                               M.D. John Robertson             Lex & Janice
 
The Minstrels showplace is mainly in-house entertainment for retirement and aged care people in Central Coast villages and Senior organisations and special functions.

REHEARSAL is each Thursday in the GMS mirror room starting at 7.30pm.There is a refreshment break halfway through the evening which finishes at around 10pm.
The Directors give every assistance to help newcomers into the group.


Intending members who would like to observe our rehearsal are very welcome..

Contact: COLLEEN BRACHER (Director) 43 414210

 

View an outline of the first 2012 event from Lex Tonnet

Rehearing Songs for 2012

 

 


Anything Goes segment
 
          
                     Jack, Alf, Ron                                                                Colleen                 Jack as Jolson
 

 

 
                                            Robert E. Lee segment
 

 

MEMBERS of the GMS MINSTRELS
Colleen Bracher - Minstrel Director
John Robertson - Musical Director
Jo Gilder -  Choreographer
Alf Stonestreet
Ron Derley
Elaine Derley
Anne Cleaton
Pauline Gardiner
Fay Lennon
Joy Ibbit
Jack Williamson
Lex Tonnet
June Spratt
Janice Howe
Ray Searby
June Napier

 

    Minstrel Performances 2012

BERKELEY VILLAGE                  2PM SAT 28TH APRIL   
PENINSULA VILLAGE                 2PM SAT 12TH MAY
SENIOR CITIZENS GOSFORD     11AM THURS 24TH MAY
CHAMBERLAIN GARDENS          1.30 SAT 2ND JUNE
HENRY KENDALL HOSTEL          1,30 SAT 16TH JUNE
GLENMERE VILLAGE WYONG    2PM SAT 30TH JUNE
GLENGARA VILLAGE TUMBI      2PM SAT 14TH JULY
TARRAGAL MANOR                    7.30PM.MON 3RD SEPTEMBER
WAMBERAL GARDENS               2PM SAT 6TH OCTOBER
CHAMBERLAIN GARDENS           2PM SAT 3RD NOVEMBER
GLENMERE VILLAGE                   2PM SAT 24TH NOVEMBER
BERKELEY VILLAGE                    2PM SAT 8TH DECEMBER
WOY WOY BOWLING CLUB        1PM THUS. 13TH DECEMBER

 

 

 

 
South American segment
 
 
 
 
 
Western segment