The collaborative performances will take place at the pedestrian crossing in Hare St on Saturday, December 13, at 11.30am, and Saturday, December 20, at 10.30am.
“It has always been the Echuca Federal Band playing in Hare St, Echuca; it has been a yearly tradition,” Echuca Bellas' musical director Marion Haywood said.
“But a couple of years ago, Bellas, we agreed to join in so that we could both enjoy singing and playing music at the same time.
“We will be performing mainly traditional Christmas carols.”
The repertoire includes favourites like Angels We Have Heard, which Ms Haywood described as 'a Bellas Christmas favourite carol'.
“We sing it in three parts, with lovely, beautiful harmonies,” she said.
The Echuca Bellas community choir has evolved from its a'capella roots to embrace a more inclusive approach to singing.
Ms Haywood explained the transformation of the group formerly known as Bella A'Capella.
“We were Bella A'Capella, but it is a community choir, so it is better to have some accompaniment, and it was easier to learn songs,” she said.
“So we have moved away from a'capella and we now have accompaniment backing tracks.
“It is so much easier for people who want to come in and just sing along.
“We are trying to sing songs people know, make the choir more inclusive.”
The Echuca Bellas, a community choir for women that has operated for about 30 years, currently has about 25 members.
The group meets every Monday at 7pm at the Echuca Federal Band Rooms, 430 High St, Echuca. No auditions are required and all abilities are welcome.
Echuca Federal Band, celebrating more than 150 years of history, rehearses on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm at the same venue and welcomes new members regardless of age or playing level.
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