PHOENIX HARMONY CHORUS
Information current as at JUNE 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
Ian Boag, Secretary, 0414 997 330 (AH + BH)
Choir's Email Address: btbinfo@melbournaires.com
Choir's Website: www.melbournaires.com
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: A quality amateur singers' organisation performing in public and competing at regional and national Barbershop conventions with a continuously improving standard
Voice type: All Male Singers
Choir performs: Unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2012
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 8 Desired: 25
Musical Repertoire: As well as distinctive Barbershop arrangements of evergreen songs from the vaudeville era, the chorus has a special repertoire of doo-wop and modern a capella pop chart favourites from the 50's through to the modern day which will appeal to a wide audience
Musical Director: Alex Anderson
No. of years in current post: since 2021
Previous musical experience: Alex is an experienced barbershop singer, originally from the "Canberra Chordsmen", with experience in barbershop quartets and choruses
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Joint concerts with Southern Sounds Sweet Adelines Chorus, Bel Canto Choir and Frankston Ladies Choir
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - own choice of any 2 songs learned from the chorus repertoire and sung in quartet formation without a musical score; auditions happen after members have attended enough rehearsals to feel confident with the pieces - no time limit
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No
Membership Fees: $80 per quarter
Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday
Suburb: Hampton Park
Rehearsal venue: Hampton Park Senior Citizens Centre, cnr Pound Rd and Narellan Drive
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Black/White, suit supplied as part of membership fee
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1
Av. No. of Performances/year: 10
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: The Village Uniting Church (Mount Eliza), St Johns Anglican Church (Sorrento), Dromana Freemasons Lodge, City of Casey events and Citizenship Ceremonies
Examples of musical pieces performed: Chorus has a repertoire of 25 songs arranged in the Barbershop or modern a capella styles
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Chorus is an affiliate of the Melbournaires Barbershop Chorus Inc which has a Committee of Management structure
Types of Committees: Committee of Management has Vice Presidents for Music and Performance, Membership, Bookings and Events Management, Youth Promotion
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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