THE GATEWAY SINGERS
formerly CHOIR OF U3A HAWTHORN
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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