Wallace Williams, Rob Axen, Jan Smith, Patrick Cronin and Greg Fitzpatrick at the grand opening.
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Jemma Jones
From barrel organs to creative instruments crafted from old chemical drums, the Jan Smith Girgarre Sound Trail offers a delightful musical journey.
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The Girgarre community came together in celebration on Thursday, January 8 to witness the exciting grand opening of the trail.
Each sound sculpture, made from repurposed agricultural objects, tells a different story about local creativity and craftsmanship.
Visitors can now discover 12 unique instrumental sculptures along the trail and scan interactive QR codes to listen and learn while exploring.
“It’s a simple way that a little community can use their skills to create something that’s totally unique,” Girgarre Town Development committee chair Jan Smith said.
Jan said one of the newest additions along the trail made the sound of frogs croaking in the area.
“It’s beautiful,” she said.
Unveiling new musical additions to the trail wasn’t the only highlight of this special community celebration.
Greg Fitzpatrick launches the new sign at the grand opening.
Photo by
Jemma Jones
“It gives me great pleasure that we should name or honour Jan with this Girgarre sound trail being the Jan Smith sound trail,” Girgarre Town Development vice president Greg Fitzpatrick said.
Jan Smith at the grand opening.
Photo by
Jemma Jones
“It’s a beautiful gesture from the community,” Jan said.
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