By Rod Cawsey

The Curious Rendition Orchestra (CROW) celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala party on the 10th September at the Coledale RSL, which generously hosted the ticketed event.

The sold-out event featured performances by the band and presentations to the band’s musical directors. Celebrating 10 years of music-making in the Wollongong community, the evening rounded out with dancing to a second band, Cracked Eggs.

The Curious Rendition Orchestra is one of six community bands and orchestras attached to the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. It is an adult folk band designed for musicians who have not played since high school, or those attempting
a second or third instrument, or beginners joining a world music folk band for the first time.

The band has played at the HONK Oz Festival of Street Music in Wollongong, Coledale Markets, Red Point Artists ‘Art on the Grass’, Viva La Gong,The Illawarra Folk Festival, Honk Western Australia and the opening of the Perisher ski season. Musical director David Rooney encourages musicians to improve their musical skills in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

To join, contact the Con on 4228 1122 or wollcon.com.au