Making music in our Shire.
Music is an age-old form of communication. The social value of music is as valid today as it was thousands of years ago. Music is more than just entertainment. It is a language that speaks to our emotions, bridges generations and brings people from all walks of life together.
Music has always played a central role in human life, expressing both intent and emotion.
The sounding of bugles announced an attack on the enemy, or a retreat in the face of defeat on the battlefield.
We use music to express our emotions – when we are feeling sad, when we are happy or celebrating. Many different genres of music have been developed over time, and new genres are still making an appearance.
Sue Purchase, a Carisbrook resident started a music group 21 years ago and I was invited to share in the celebration of that occasion at the Brittannia Hotel, where it all started.
It was a most pleasant evening with people singing, playing instruments and everyone there just to enjoy the music.
It's amazing how many very talented musicians we have in our Shire, and night was a snapshot of only one of our townships' talent on display!
The youngest musician performing - all of 6 years old, played the banjo and guitar. The oldest performing artist was 99 years old, playing the drums, a harmonica and an American side whistle.
To everyone in the group: your talent, commitment and love for music was evident in every performance. The evening demonstrated why music really matters: it brings beauty, unity and meaning to our everyday lives.
May the music always play on.
The Carisbrook Open Mic group meets every first Monday of the month at the Carisbrook Senior Citizens Club at 7pm.
Cr Anna de Villiers, Tullaroop Ward
