THE Riverina Men's Choir put on its best singing voice and headed off recently for its first performances.
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The choir was formed in Leeton thanks to a grant from the Country Arts Support Program (CASP), with many men signing up to take part.
With an aim to perform and entertain residents at aged care facilities in Leeton, the choir has done just that, according to member Alan Chesworth.
"In Leeton we visited Assumption Villa and the Alf Herrmann Lodge, as well as going to Narrandera," Mr Chesworth said.
"I would say we also enjoyed performing and our audiences hopefully liked our singing.
"Everyone was pretty blown away from what we've heard."
Experienced choir conductor Frances Tsoukalidis led four workshops in the lead up to the performances, which helped members fine tune their best voices.
Mr Chesworth said while the original idea was to perform for the elderly, the choir has now been booked to take part in the Light Up Leeton concert, as well as other events in Narrandera.
"I would say we'll have a break over the Christmas and New Year period and then get it going again if people want to," he said.
"It's been a really great experience.
"I don't think we thought we could get as many participants as we did, so it's been good for everyone that was involved.
"It gives men a place to go and socialise.
"We're not too serious and there's no auditions or anything like that."