THE DECIBELLES
Information current as at APRIL 2017
CONTACT DETAILS
Nick Barker-Pendree, Musical Director and Conductor
Choir's Email Address: joinus@thedecibelles.org
Choir's Website: www.thedecibelles.org
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Celebrating womanhood by uniting women from diverse backgrounds, race and sexuality to raise the spirit and inspire the soul through music and song
Voice type: ALL FEMALE CHOIR
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2013
No. of Singing Members - Currently: Recruiting now Desired: 30-40
Musical Repertoire: Modern popular music
Musical Director: Ursula Paez
No. of years in current post: since 2015
Previous musical experience: With a Bachelor in Music Performance (Mezzo Soprano) from the Victorian College of the Arts, Ursula has sung with professional choirs performing classical and folk music, zarzuelas (Spanish operetta) and operas; she has worked as choir conductor, mainly with children, including collaborating in a music therapy program to develop expression and communication; Ursula has sung with the Melbourne Chorale and in the Wesley Uniting Church Ensemble, Opera Australia, Victorian Opera, and performs weekly as Alto soloist for the Toorak Uniting Church; currently Ursula works as Musical Director and conductor for Low Rez male pop choir, The Decibelles female pop choir, and the Alphingtones
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: N/A
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No, but singers must be able to hold a tune
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No
Membership Fees: After 2 trial rehearsals, $70 ($40 conc) per quarter (3 months)
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday
Suburb: St Kilda East/Balaclava
Rehearsal venue: Uniting Parish Mission Church, cnr Carlisle/Chapel Sts)
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: To be determined
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2
Av. No. of Performances/year: To be determined
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: N/A
Examples of musical pieces performed: The following songs are in preparation: Lollipop, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Someone Like You, Sister Act Medley, Jump, Jar of Hearts, I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Touring: No, but possibly in the future
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: A Committee will be formed during 2013-2014
Types of Committees: N/A
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes
Hiring fees apply: Yes
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