On Monday 16th June, Katie from the Sydney Youth Orchestra, Rhyan aka Dobby, and Adele, an experienced music teacher called into Mr Sean’s rap song class. With such visitors, it wasn’t surprising to see Miss Rachel’s choir come over to join in. Katie had backing tracks from the Sydney Youth Orchestra for the choir to sing along to.
Adele took everyone through some great vocal warm up exercises.
Rhyan took up Mr Sean’s challenge of a rap battle.
From there they transformed into WYLDCARD and DOBBY. It was an epic and very friendly battle.
This visit is a part of the upcoming Sydney Youth Orchestra’s tour of the Far West.
- What: Live music.
- Where: Wilcannia Central School
- When: Wednesday 2nd July 2pm
- Who: Wilcannia Community Children’s Choir, Leroy Johnson and the Sydney Youth Orchestra
The Sydney Youth Orchestra is on a regional tour, seeing them perform in Warren, Bourke, Cobar, Wilcannia and Broken Hill.
This is the second time the young singers of Wilcannia have joined with the Sydney Youth Orchestra. All community are invited to come and hear the voices of our young singers, joining the music of these young professional musicians. The music includes original songs from Leroy Johnson and Nancy Bates.
See all the pictures in the issue.
This article appeared in Wilcannia News, 24 June 2025.
