THE GATEWAY SINGERS
Information current as at JANUARY 2019
CONTACT DETAILS
Choir, U3A Hawthorn, 26 SINCLAIR AVE, GLEN IRIS VIC 3146
U3A Office, (03) 9821 0282 (BH)
Choir's Email Address: choir@u3ahawthorn.org.au
Choir's Website: choir.u3ahawthorn.org.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Choir is formed from members of the University of the Third Age (U3A) Hawthorn, which is a community self-help organisation providing a range of adult education and recreational courses for retired and semi-retired people; they aim to enjoy singing together in a supportive atmosphere, extend their choral abilities in a range of genres, and develop a balanced and melodic sound
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 1984
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 45+ Desired: 50
Musical Repertoire: Ballads, traditional songs, classical and sacred music, songs from the shows and a range of other modern works
Musical Director: Julie Lancashire
No. of years in current post: since 2019
Previous musical experience: Singing and conducting in a range of small and large choirs
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir has performed with a number of other choirs in massed choral events, and with the U3A Orchestra
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes - the Choir asks for regular weekly attendance at rehearsals as far as possible Concerts: No
Membership Fees: There is an annual membership subscription to U3A Hawthorn, which also provides access to many other courses of U3A
Ability to read music: Highly Desirable
Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday mornings
Suburb: Camberwell
Rehearsal venue: Parkview Room, Camberwell Civic Centre
Off-street parking: No
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Women - Black skirt or slacks, black top, black stockings and shoes; Men - Dark jacket, grey trousers, white shirt with collar and tie
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2
Av. No. of Performances/year: It varies
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Hawthorn Town Hall, Leonda Reception Centre, Salvation Army Citadel (Camberwell)
Examples of musical pieces performed:
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir operates under the auspices of Hawthorn U3A; individual choir members take on various roles regarding choir operations and activities
Types of Committees: as above
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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