MAGIC VOICES CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Information current as at FEBRUARY 2017
CONTACT DETAILS
560 Glenhuntly Rd, ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185
Anna Mlynek-Kalman, Musical Director, 0425 854 020 (AH + BH)
Choir's Email Address: anna@musicworksmagic.com
Choir's Website: www.musicworksmagic.com/classes-/choir
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: The choir believes that all children can learn to sing tunefully, given the right environment and experiences; their goal is to provide that environment in which children can sing joyfully exploring a range of suitable children's music literature; they do not audition children,all children are welcome; they allow children to hear the sounds of their own voices and become confident singers through interactive play, movement and modelling; children use tools of solfege to build musicianship and musical accuracy
Voice type: Children's/Youth Choirs
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2000
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 14 Desired: 20-25
Musical Repertoire: Traditional children's music literature including some African, non-religious gospel, jazz and folk songs from around the world, and simple part work
Musical Director: Anna Mlynek-Kalman
No. of years in current post: since 2000
Previous musical experience: Director of Music at Mount Scopus and Yavneh Colleges over many years, including choir director at the 2 schools through 1980s-1990s
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The choir has combined with an orchestra to play at the In One Voice Federation Celebration
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No, but a commitment is expected to complete the year singing with the choir, if wanting to join after a trial session to see if the child enjoys the experience
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: Fees are charged pro rata until the end of the sesmester + $100 deposit which is deducted from the Term 4 fee to ensure participants remain for at least the year to gain full benefits
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15 pm
Suburb: Elsternwick
Rehearsal venue: Music Works Magic
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Children wear a simple Magic Voices Children's Choir T-shirt for performances
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4
Av. No. of Performances/year: 2
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Gracelands Aged Care Centre, Ripponlea Estate
Examples of musical pieces performed: Eye of the Needle (2 part), Sesere-Eye (2 part), I've Lost My Homework (2 part), Drunken Sailor (2 part), Tina Singu (3 part)
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Music Works Magic overseas all administration
Types of Committees: N/a
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: No
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