Comprising Freda Chen, 15, and siblings, Matthew, 11, Isaac, 8, and Ethan, 7, the family is still celebrating their fantastic eisteddfod results.
French hornist Freda received a highly commended (brass Instrument, 20 years & under) in the Sydney Eisteddfod, Matthew received second place (classical song, 12 years & under) in the Sydney Eisteddfod and two first places in the Wollongong Eisteddfod for string solo (cello) and singing a sacred solo (Latin).
As part of Greater Western Sydney region, Matthew also competed in Hawkesbury Eisteddfod and won first places in the instrumental solo (cello) and vocal solo (sang a classical German song).
Isaac won first place for wind instrument solo (flute, 8 years & under) at Wollongong and second place at the Penrith City Eisteddfod for wind instrument solo (flute, 10 years & under).
Ethan took part in Hawkesbury and Penrith Eisteddfods playing violin and won first place at both venues in the instrumental solos (8 years & under).
Father Dean said the eisteddfod wins were wonderful but their aged care home concerts for Cranbrook Care Communities in Bayswater and Bella Vista, brought a lot of joy to the senior residents.
“They would be very happy to perform for local nursing homes and charities so please feel free to get in touch,” he said.
Isaac said he “loved spreading happiness”.
“We did a super fun family concert for the senior folks in the Cranbrook Care communities,” he said.
“They sang with our music and smiled, and it felt awesome making them happy. Thanks to everyone who helped. We’re hoping to keep doing this in Canterbury Bankstown.”
To book the family, email chendean@hotmail.com.
Talented young musician family keen to perform at care centres
A FAMILY of four young Padstow musicians who cleaned up during the Sydney Eisteddfod season this year, have had their first taste of publicly performing as a family group after they accepted an invitation to entertain the elderly at an aged care facility.