Information current as at APRIL 2008

Wendy Potter, Secretary, 0418 363 802

Choir's Email Address: errolsangels@yahoogroups.com.au

Choir's Website: au.groups.yahoo.com/group/errolsangels/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: n/a

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2002

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 30 Desired: 30+

Musical Repertoire: Wide variety of short a capella music including Bach Chorale, English madrigals, 20th century pop, spirituals and carols; in some other languages (Lithuanian, Namibian, Spanish)

Musical Director: Emily Hayes

No. of years in current post: since 2007

Previous musical experience: Leads other local choirs, performs professionally as part of a band called Milk

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Lithuanian Choir, North Melbourne Primary School choir, "Lane way Labyrinth" Melbourne International Arts Festival (2002)

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $110 per 10 week term ($70 conc.)

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday, 7-9pm, BYO mug

Suburb: North Melbourne

Rehearsal venue: After Care Room, Errol St Primary School (on the Murphy St side)

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Special T-shirt with logo, dark pants or skirt

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 6

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Hawthorn Town Hall, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Neighbourhood Centre BBQ (outdoor), Spring Fling Festival (Sheltered Lane way)

Examples of musical pieces performed: California Dreaming, N'kosi Sikolele, Vasaros Sokis, Dona Nobis Pacem, Sun Shines on Me, I See the Moon

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Under the auspices of N&WMNC, general administration by Committee of Management, artistic direction by Musical Director in consultation with membership and Choir Organising Group comprising Secretary, Publicist, Treasurer, Librarian and others, all choir members

Types of Committees: as above

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No