SUAVIS COMMUNITY CHOIR
Information current as at MARCH 2022
CONTACT DETAILS
Merryn Steel, Musical Director, 0417 387 900 (BH + AH)
Choir's Email Address: jrsteel@netspace.net.au
Choir's Website: facebook.com/groups/397889923556347
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Suavis Community Choir provides a friendly and fun environment for people of all abilities to sing together
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2010
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 15 Desired: 30
Musical Repertoire: Sacred and secular across a variety of genres: classical, pop, world music, jazz
Musical Director: Merryn Steel
No. of years in current post: since 2010
Previous musical experience: Merryn has directed choirs for over 30 years, including the senior and junior choirs of the Northcote Salvation Army 1980-2000; Merryn was the Deputy Leader of the Melbourne Staff Songsters of the Salvation Army 2003-2012 and Leader from 2015-2020; Merryn also currently conducts the Greenvale Community Choir, The Mood Swingers and Kids on Song
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Soufflé Sisters, The Melbourne Samoan Choir, The Melbourne Staff Songsters, Overnewton Anglican Community College Middle School Choir, Newport Parish Choir, Greenvale Community Choir
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: $40 per semester
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: Sydenham
Rehearsal venue: Brimbank City Salvation Army
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Apparel varies depending on the engagement; usually black plus a 'splash' of colour
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2
Av. No. of Performances/year: 8
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Brimbank Salvation Army, Sunshine Festival Stage
Examples of musical pieces performed: Lean on Me, Orpheus in the Underground, Walk dem Bones, Walzting Matilda, Alleluia Seven, Jamaica Farewell
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: General Manager
Types of Committees: N/A
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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