15th November, 2025.
Vocal Muster continues to go from strength to strength. They were recently awarded a grant of $5000 from the Southern Highlands Community Foundation, in order to expand the current 'Vocal Vibes' program from 5 to 12 students. These students are able to access weekly musical performance and development lessons at Bowral High School. Vocal Muster was founded by Richard Lane, a former professional opera singer. Richard believes in the power of singing in bringing people together and creating a sense of community. He saw that unlike sports, where there are many opportunities to participate in many different formats, there was a lack of opportunities in the Southern Highlands for youth to explore their creativity and develop their singing abilities. The Vocal Muster offers diverse opportunities for young people to channel their energies into creative expression. It creates safe and inclusive spaces where participants can experience the joy of singing and feel a sense of belonging. This is a well-deserved grant and it will have a lasting impact on the students that now get to experience Vocal Muster.
