Information current as at SEPTEMBER 2018

Margaret Heywood, Secretary, (03) 9700 3973 (AH)

Choir's Email Address: mhaywood.celebrant@gmail.com

Choir's Website: None

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To provide enjoyment to members and audiences by achieving a high standard of recreational singing; to promote companionship and friendship among the members who are mostly seniors; membership is not restricted by work status; to operate on a not-for-profit basis

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2016

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

Musical Repertoire: An eclectic range of music with emphasis on Musicals

Musical Director: Vic Clement

No. of years in current post: since 2016

Previous musical experience: A Conductor with many years of experience

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: None

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $40

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday afternoons

Suburb: Berwick

Rehearsal venue: Woodlands Park Auditorium, 72 Kangan Drive

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Ladies - white shirt, black pants; Gents - all black

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4-5

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4-5

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Various Retirement Villages

Examples of musical pieces performed: You'll Never Walk Alone, Phantom Of The opera, The Sounds of Silence, Morte Christie, It's A Lovely Day Today

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Management Committee

Types of Committees: Social

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No