AUSTRIAN SINGERS MELBOURNE
Information current as at SEPTEMBER 2015
CONTACT DETAILS
PO BOX 1435, MOORABBIN VIC 3189
Eva McAlister, Musical Director, 9532 0225 (AH + BH)
Choir's Email Addresses: swim@tradetex.com.au and austriansingersmelbourne@gmail.com
Choir's Website: N/A
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: To preserve Austrian and German choral music and perform it to the widest possible audience
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: The choir previously ran from 1981-2008, and was reformed in 2010
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired: 40
Musical Repertoire: Modern Folk, Classical and Sacred works of Austria and Germany; ranging from early Renaissance through to classical and popular 20th century, eg Deutsche Messe (Schubert), Innsbruck ich muss dich lassen (Isaac), and 20th century contemporary folk music including choral yodels; all music is sung in German and Austrian dialects
Musical Director: Eva McAlister
No. of years in current post: since 2011
Previous musical experience: BA MPPM (University of Melbourne), trained in classical Piano and violin, Conductor of Scandinvaian Choir Melbourne
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: N/A
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - an informal audition is done to determine vocal range
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: $50 per semester
Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary; an ability to read German text, though, is necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday
Suburb: Camberwell
Rehearsal venue: St Christopher's German Speaking Catholic Church Hall
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Austrian Traditional Dress: Women-Dirndl, Men-Black pants, white shirt and traditional tie, all of which are supplied
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2
Av. No. of Performances/year: 6
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Toorak Uniting Church, Ewing Memorial Church
Examples of musical pieces performed: Deutsche Messe (Schubert)
Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Management Committee
Types of Committees: Social, Fundraising
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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