Long-serving conductor of Inverness Nurses Choir bows out, but the show will go on!
After more than eight years’ dedicated service, John Crombie bade a fond farewell as conductor of the annual Highland Hospitals Carol Concert.
The concert, given by what is generally known as the Nurses Choir, is an institution in Inverness having run for 46 years and raised well in excess of £250,000, with last year’s donation being £8,500, thanks to very generous sponsors and audience.
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For many years, the concert has supported Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly known as CLIC Sargent) which works tirelessly to help families, including many in Inverness and the Highlands, cope with a child suffering from cancer.
Many people are involved in the running of the event, but none more important than the choir conductor.
Gill Silver, chair of the organising team, said: “John, who is from Kingussie, has been extremely popular with the choir and the audience over the last 10 years. Unfortunately, no good thing lasts forever, and he has decided to take well-deserved retirement.
“John has a style and personality which encouraged the choir to work hard and to savour the joy of singing and performing. Certainly, the audience loved him, and he will be greatly missed by us all.“
Gill added: “Our musical team for 2024 will be Pam McCulloch and Alyn Ross who need no introduction to choirs and concert-goers in the city. We are delighted that the concert will be proceeding with such professionals in charge.“
This year’s concert is at Drumossie Hotel on Sunday, December 1 at 3pm.
