MELBOURNE MASS GOSPEL CHOIR
Information current as at JUNE 2013
CONTACT DETAILS
Phil Heuzenroeder, Music Director, 0402 812 428
Choir's Email Address: phil@mmgc.net.au
Choir's Website: www.mmgc.net.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir considers itself to be Victoria's hottest community gospel choir; the huge sound of 80 voices singing foot stompin', hand clappin' Black gospel music, is balanced with the finest of vocal harmonies; MMGC sings traditional, popular and contemporary gospel
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2008
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 80 Desired: 80, but places do come up regularly
Musical Repertoire: Wide range of gospel music from Africa to African-American, Pacific Islands to popular, and from traditional to contemporary styles
Musical Director: Phil Heuzenroeder
No. of years in current post: since 2008
Previous musical experience: Music Director of Melbourne Singers of Gospel choir for 6.5 years, including recording of CD, several season of gigs at The Famous Speigeltent, Federation Square, Vodafone Arena, collaborations with Kate Ceberano; numerous community-based gigs, development of choir soloists, etc; Music Director of Naked Male acapella quartet 2000-2004; wide range of gospel singing workshops for general public and established choirs around Victoria, led gospel stream at Boite Daylesford Singers Festival 2008, Co-Music Director of Melbourne Millenium Chorus 2007
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: n/a
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes, an informal audition wuth the Musical Director
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: $15/week
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday
Suburb: Carlton
Rehearsal venue: Church Of All Nations, 180 Palmerston St
Off-street parking: No
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Black, purple and/or red
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: Varies
Av. No. of Performances/year: 4
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues:
Examples of musical pieces performed: People Get Ready, Oh Happy Day, extensive range of African, African American and popular gospel songs
Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Choir is run under auspices of Auspicious Arts Projects Inc
Types of Committees: n/a
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: No
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