Parramatta Songster Brigade
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Songsters
The ‘Songsters’ have been a long-standing fixture of the Parramatta Corps. Songsters are a four part choral group that aim to bring the message of Jesus Christ to those that don’t know him and also bless the congregation each Sunday through song. The group toured Asia in 2002 and Perth, in 2006, as well as other New South Wales regional centres such as Tamworth and Dubbo. The group also sings within the community at Christmas time, sharing carols and Christmas songs in shopping centres and carol services.
Through a program of modern, relevant music, evangelistic concerts, prayer and caring community, the Parramatta Songsters have become one of the premier Salvation Army choirs in Australia, boasting a wide range of generations within their healthy membership.
As well as providing musical support for the Sunday church services at Parramatta Corps, the Songsters are active with a busy concert schedule and are currently finishing their first solo record, to be released with an album launch concert, Saturday October 20th, 2007.
The songsters are supported by a small ensemble of fine musicians on instruments including piano, bass guitar, and drums, and led by Songster Leader Matthew Pethybridge, assisted by Deputy Songster Leader Margaret Poore and Intern Gemima Gray.
