BRUNSWICK WOMEN'S CHOIR
Information current as at JUNE 2014
CONTACT DETAILS
PO Box 307, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
Administrator, 0478 005 988
Choir's Email Address: info@brunswickwomenschoir.org.au
Choir's Website: www.brunswickwomenschoir.org.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Brunswick Women's was conceived in 1991 with an enduring vision for a space where women could come together to create power and beauty through song; the choir sings about peace and justice, love and anger, beauty and promise; their songs reflect the passions, sorrows and triumphs of life
Voice type: ALL FEMALE CHOIR (SSAA)
Choir performs: Unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 1991
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: 40
Musical Repertoire: From folk to funk, and gothic to gospel, the choir finds inspiration in music from a variety of cultures around the globe
Musical Director: Cathy Nixon
No. of years in current post: since 1991
Previous musical experience: Cathy is committed to the social change movement through the arts and other community endeavours; she trained as a music teacher in the 1980's and has taught music in various forms ever since; in 1991 Cathy was approached to begin a women's choir in Brunswick and created the Brunswick Women's Choir; since the choir was formed, Cathy has been recognised several times for her personal contributions; in 2001 Cathy was included in a book published by the Victorian Women's Trust, "Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives"; in 2002 she was awarded the prestigious Vida Goldstein Award for contribution to the arts; as part of International Women's Day celebrations in 2003, Cathy received an award from Moreland Council for her major contribution to the well-being of the women of Moreland; Cathy is acknowledged in the wider musical arena by her peers as a skilled and visionary leader, who inspires and challenges those people who have the opportunity to learn from her
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir occasionally works with guest artists
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No, but the Choir is presently full and has a long waiting list
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: Per term: Conc $78 / $115.50 / Full: $140
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1 per week following the school terms, a Sunday rehearsal each term, + a weekend intensive each year
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday
Suburb: Brunswick West
Rehearsal venue: West Brunswick Tennis Club
Off-street parking: Yes, in the Tennis Club parking lot
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Performers' own blue outfits with accents of teal, black shoes
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: varies
Av. No. of Performances/year: varies
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Abbotsford Convent, Spotted Mallard (Brunswick), Werribee Open Range Zoo, venues around Victoria, Lincoln Centre’s Avery Fisher Hall (New York!)
Examples of musical pieces performed: The music of the Brunswick Women's Choir reflects the eclectic and dynamic traditions, history and multicultural life of Brunswick; the following songs have been recorded on recent CDs: Lone Wild Bird, Great Trees, Room at the Inn, Yil Lull, Thalassa, Motherless Chil', All The Wild Wonders
Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate/Overseas
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Brunswick Women's Choir is an Incorporated Association collaboratively run by a Committee of Management, the Choir Director, an Administrator, and volunteer working groups made up of choir members
Types of Committees: Management, various working groups
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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