FRANKSTON LADIES CHOIR
Information current as at APRIL 2019
CONTACT DETAILS
PO BOX 612, FRANKSTON VIC 3199
Marion Beaman, Secretary, 0498 210 824
Choir's Email Address: Flcsecretary76@gmail.com
Choir's Website: www.frankstonladieschoir.org
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Singing for Pleasure; to produce choral excellence and enjoyment
Voice type: All Female Singers
Choir performs: Accompanied
Year Choir formed: 1976
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: 50
Musical Repertoire: Stage and screen hits, traditional ballads, some light classical, some hymns, Christmas music
Musical Director: Simon Walters
No. of years in current post: since 2010
Previous musical experience: Musical Director, accompanist, arranger and composer
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Australian Welsh Male Choir and Southern Sounds Chorus, Opening of the Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Carols by Candlelight, Christmas Extravaganza
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - a voice test given by the Musical Director for placement in the choir
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: Joining Fee $25 (paid once), Uniform Fee $20 (paid once), Annual Fee $20, Attendance $10/week
Ability to read music: Desirable but not essential
Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not essential
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday
Suburb: Frankston
Rehearsal venue: Frankston area
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Black slacks, black closed-in shoes, black stockings, either white blouse or black top with either pink or red scarves
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 6
Av. No. of Performances/year: 12
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Frankston Arts Centre, Geo. Jenkins Theatre, Chelsea Town Hall, various clubs, retirement villages, nursing homes, churches
Examples of musical pieces performed: Abba Medley, Queen Medley, Sentimental Journey, Here comes the Rain Again
Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Incorporated Association, 9 member Committee, 8 elected, Conductor ex officio
Types of Committees: no others
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes
Hiring fees apply: Yes
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