YARRA GOSPEL
Information current as at FEBRUARY 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
Yvonne Giltinan, Musical Director, 0415 876 255
Choir's Email Address: info@yarragospel.org
Choir's Website: yarragospel.org
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Yarra Gospel is a community choir that loves singing gospel music; practices are as much fun as performances because of the encouraging learning environment and the great community atmosphere
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2004
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 60 Desired: New members welcome
Musical Repertoire: Arrangements by Rollo Dilworth, Kirby Shaw, Moses Hogan and traditional Gospel favourites
Musical Director: Yvonne Giltinan
No. of years in current post: since 2004
Previous musical experience: Yvonne has been a Director of Music in schools in the Northern Territory and Hobart, and has conducted community choirs throughout her career; Yvonne has recently received 2 awards from the Boroondara Council: the Covid-19 Outstanding Hero, and Citizen of the Year 2021; these awards not only recognise her voluntary work with the choir and other community organisations, but also the amazing work the team did keeping the choir going during 2020
Ed Chan is a professional pianist, accompanist and singer; with a Master of Music (Performance Teaching) and a Diploma of Music (Piano), Ed brings his singing expertise particularly when working with tenors and basses, and musicianship as an skilled accompanist; he is highly valued by choir members
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Cloud9, Gospelfest, Melbourne Singers of Gospel, Rechoired, Yarra Valley Singers
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Come as often as you can Concerts: No
Membership Fees: Weekly fee of $10, Annual Membership fee of $20 which covers the Choir's insurances
Ability to read music: Not necessary - the choir has an App to assist singers
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday
Suburb: Camberwell
Rehearsal venue: St Johns Anglican Church, 552 Burke Rd, Camberwell, just near Camberwell Junction
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Black with a dash of red, or black with silver bling/ties
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1
Av. No. of Performances/year: 4-5
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Two sell-out tribute concerts featuring gospel music of Elvis and Aretha; Killara Estate Winery; Carol services in various churches; Choral@Montsalvat; Music at the Basilica Geelong; Melbourne Open House; Cruise on the Yarra River; Weddings and birthday parties; Gospel workshops with Tony Backhouse, Kirby Shaw and Rollo Dilworth; Community Choirs Festivals in Surrey Hills, Kew and Hawthorn; Boite Singers Festival in Daylesford; ABC FM Choir of the Year competition
Examples of musical pieces performed: Gospel songs recorded by Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley including O Happy Day, Down by the Riverside, Amazing Grace, Down to the River to Pray
Touring: Yes - Regional Victoria
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: An Incorporated Association
Types of Committees: Yarra Gospel is managed by an annually elected committee that plans events and assists with choir activities
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes, the choir is happy to lend their SATB music to other choirs
Hiring fees apply: No
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