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The Promise of Avondale College is a vocal ensemble dedicated to musical excellence, with a repertoire ranging from the classics to contemporary gospel. Formed in 2005 under the directorship of Dr Robb Dennis, The Promise represents the proud musical tradition established at Avondale more than 100 years ago. The name, The Promise, is inspired by a Bible passage found in 2 Peter 3:3-9. The passage speaks of the Lord not being slow in keeping His promise to return, but being patient to give people more time to repent and be saved.
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Soprano |
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Mezzo Soprano Vivienne Calwell is a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching student at Avondale College. She began performing with her younger sister at age 10 and continued as a choir member for most of her secondary schooling. Vivienne has been teaching voice to other students since 2005. |
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Alto Emily Thomas is a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching student at Avondale College. She started piano at the age of 5 and has used guitar as a vocal accompaniment since she was 15. She enjoys being part of musical productions and hopes to use her gifts in music as a ministry to share the love of God. |
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Tenor Dell Lawrence graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (communication, music) from Avondale College in 2009 and is now completing a Master of Arts (Research), also at Avondale. Before studying at Avondale, Dell performed and toured south-east Asia with a vocal ensemble affiliated with Asia-Pacific International University in Thailand. He also plays piano. |
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Baritone Benjamin Milis is a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching student at Avondale College. At four, he began learning the piano- a gift that has been a continual blessing to him and many others. He is also a passionate teacher and clarinetist. Ben is heavily involved in organising and ministering through music at his home church and is waiting for the day he can sing with Jesus. Ben is also interested in travel and photography. |
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Bass Daniel Laredo is a Bachelor of Arts (music) student at Avondale College. A member of the Carmel Adventist College Choir, he sang soprano until Year 11 when he gave performing away. He planned to study communication at Avondale, but after an audition with the director of The Promise, Dr Robb Dennis, learned he had a good bass voice and changed his course. Daniel plans to continue using his new talent for God's glory. |
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Accompanist/Alto II |
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