Information current as at MARCH 2021

Amelia van Lint, Manager, 0434 356 688 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: manager@arcappella.org.au

Choir's Website: www.arcappella.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A top community choir in Melbourne's north; the objectives of ARCappella are to encourage and develop the vocal talent of people in Darebin, to achieve a high level of expertise within the choir, promoting self esteem and self worth amongst its members, and to perform at community festivals and other occasions and participate as part of the community

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2000

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: more

Musical Repertoire: Diverse - pop songs, showtunes, The Beatles, African spirituals, Christmas Carols in Term 4

Musical Director: TBA

No. of years in current post: since

Previous musical experience: TBA

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: ARC also has a theatre group - go to www.arc-theatre.com for details

Audition: No, new members are welcome at any time

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $60 per term

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1 (during school terms only)

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Preston

Rehearsal venue: Donald St Community Hall

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Usually all black

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 10

Av. No. of Performances/year: 12

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Darebin Music Feast, Community events, Citizenship ceremonies, Choral Festivals; Term 4 is usually devoted to the Christmas Choir with performances specifically designed for this programme

Examples of musical pieces performed: Drive My Car, We Will Rock You, Rubber Duckie, Goodbye Sweetheart, I'll Be There, Sign your name, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Dubula, Somewhere, God Only Knows; Term 4 is usually devoted to the Christmas Choir which includes local concerts in the community such as the Boulevard Christmas Lights, Federation Square and aged care centres, etc

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of Management

Types of Committees: Social

Own collection of music scores: Yes, for members