SOUTH OF THE RIVER COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
Information current as at OCTOBER 2015
CONTACT DETAILS
Annemarie Sharry, Musical Director, 0419 500 903 (BH + AH)
Choir's Email Address: annemariesharry@hotmail.com
Choir's Website: www.southoftheriverchoir.com
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Singing for enjoyment, sense of ensemble, and to perform within the community
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2002
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 30 Desired: 35
Musical Repertoire: Traditional African American gospel music, world music
Musical Director: Annemarie Sharry
No. of years in current post: since 2002
Previous musical experience: Graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, VCA tutor
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir recorded a CD in 2003 with the Melbourne band, The Prayer Babies, and recorded another CD in 2006
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - auditions are very brief, held with the Director at the end of a choir session with a simple call and response exercise
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes - all Concerts: Optional
Membership Fees: $120 for 10 week term
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: Armadale
Rehearsal venue: Armadale Baptist Church
Off-street parking: No
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Black and a colour of choice
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 6-8
Av. No. of Performances/year: 6-8
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Queenscliff Music Festival, the launch of the Choir's CD, 3PBS-FM Benefit Concert
Examples of musical pieces performed: repertoire from Tony Backhouse's workshops
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Small committee
Types of Committees: Social
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: No
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