Grease from scratch a hit with singers and fans

Jason Tozer

Esther Parn, one of three Sandys at the scratch performance Photo: Kimberly Douglas

8 August 2006: The University of Canberra Music Society (UCMS) sang the songs of 'Grease' in an informal concert on Saturday to cap of their second 'scratch day' rehearsal for 2006.

Those who participated practiced the songs over two Saturdays (22 and 29 July) before performing them to family and friends in an informal concert in building five.

UCMS assistant director Freya Bailes said while numbers were down on previous occasions everyone had a great time and was enthusiastic to do it again.

"While we had hoped that more would participate, the numbers were just right to properly get to know each other," Dr Bailes said.

"Agreement was unanimous that we should do it again and UCMS will probably make it at least an annual occasion."  

Dr Bailes said the best things about the rehearsals were people working as a team and gaining the courage to find their voice.

"It truly was a group effort, but also gratifying to see new people taking on solo roles, and pushing themselves to try something new," she said.

"A couple of singers have decided to join other UCMS groups such as Student Singers or Chorale."