ONE WORLD VOICES
Information current as at JANUARY 2019
CONTACT DETAILS
c/o CASTLEFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE, 505 BLUFF RD, HAMPTON VIC 3188
Ros Porter, General Manager, (03) 9598 0662 (BH)
Choir's Email Address: castlefield@bayciss.org.au
Choir's Website: castlefield.org.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: To create a joyful singing space where people of all cultures in Bayside can share in creating music together
Voice type: Unison/mixed
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2016
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 15 Desired: 30
Musical Repertoire: Mostly African-based, original Music by Valanga Khoza, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Joe Geia and many others
Musical Directors: Andrea Khoza and Annemarie Sharrys
No. of years in current post: since 2016
Previous musical experience: Andrea is also Director of One World-Frankston, and Annemarie is Musical Director of South Of The River Choir
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: N/a
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: $15 for waged members, $10 unwaged/Health Care or seniors card, $20 casual
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday
Suburb: Hampton
Rehearsal venue: Castlefield Community Centre, 505 Bluff Rd
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: None yet
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1
Av. No. of Performances/year: 1
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Castlefield Community Centre
Examples of musical pieces performed: Songs are from the albums of Andrea and Valanga Khoza, as well as some old favourites that range from township jive to haunting traditionally inspired melodies
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: General Manager, with assistance from interested choir members
Types of Committees: Social, Fundraising
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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