A group of Southern Highlands youth have come together, in a virtual environment, to pay their respects on Anzac Day.
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Seven young members of Wingecarribee Vocal Muster have offered their voices to a condensed Anzac Day service to be broadcast on Music FM 92.5, the region's very own youth radio station.
The group is led by Vocal Muster founder and renowned opera singer, Richard Lane, and supported by Aaron Thorp who oversaw editing of the recording and Frank Rodrigues of Berrima Rotary Club.
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Mr Lane praised the contribution of all involved in the recording which was pulled together in a zoom gathering.
"We had just finished our masterclass and I asked if anyone would like to stay back and be involved in the recording for Anzac Day," he said.
He said he was thrilled that so many took up the option to take part in the eight minute mini-service which includes the reciting of the poem In Flanders Fields, the Ode recited by Frank Rodrigues, recording of The Last Post, a minutes silence and Reveille.
The recording also features Mr Lane performing the National Anthem.
The students who took part in the project represented several schools from across the Highlands including Jess (Bowral High), Freyja (Frensham). Ellie and Ivy Dent and Milly Lester (Chevalier College) and Cassidy and Amanda (Moss Vale High).
Mr Lane said while recording on zoom didn't allow for a top quality result, he sent the raw material to Aaron Thorp who worked his editing magic.
"Aaron said he wanted to create something that sounds like it was being played on a wireless," he said.
Mr Lane said the piece would be broadcast across the airwaves on Music FM 92.5 from 5.55pm on Anzac Day.
"The minutes silence is scheduled to fall at exactly 6pm," he said.
How will you pay tribute on Anzac Day? And who will you stand for? You can share your stories and photos by emailing jackie.meyers@southernhighlandnews.com.au
