The Highlands Singers warmed up their chords and made a gleeful comeback for a charity the group has supported for more than 30 years.
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The group raised $1720 for Can Assist, a charity that offers financial support to cancer patients and their families.
Two concerts titled A Highland Air, focused on bringing joy with songs such as Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Prayer and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
The ensemble performed at the hall at St John's Anglican Church and the Robertson Bowling Club in June.
Publicity Officer Peter Tyas said the concerts were a success.
"We're happy a lot of people come together to [see us] sing and enjoy being a part of it all," he said.
"You see that when you see us sing."
Mr Tyas said about 120 people came along in Moss Vale where $950, was raised and 65 people attended in Robertson.
Meals on Wheels came along and supplied afternoon tea in Moss Vale and the blowing club catered the event in Robertson.
The concerts, the first for the group in 2022, made a welcoming return.
The theme song, which has the same title as the concert, is written by Berrima-based composer John D'Arcy OAM and Rhonda Langford OAM was the accompanist in both shows.
The ensemble is made up of people aged 60 and above, and Mr Tyas said singing is an "elixir for the old age".
Practicing was limited due to the pandemic, but the musical group will start preparing for their end-of-year Christmas concert with rehearsals this month.
The ensemble is always looking for new members, particularly tenors and bases, and people are welcome to come along to rehearsals.
People who love to sing can come along to learn more every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at the village hall inside the Holy Trinity Anglican Church grounds in Berrima.
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