GLEN EIRA CITY CHOIR
Information current as at JUNE 2018
CONTACT DETAILS
PO BOX 317, CAULFIELD SOUTH VIC 3162
Penny Paton, Choir Secretary
Choir's Email Address: info@gleneiracitychoir.org.au
Choir's Website: www.gleneiracitychoir.org.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: to promote and enjoy singing, performing classical and other choral music
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 1946
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 50-70 Desired: All welcome, Tenors and Basses in particular
Musical Repertoire: Classical and modern choral music
Musical Director: Jane Elton-Brown
No. of years in current post: since 2001
Previous musical experience: Musical Director, MLC Ladies College and The MacRobertson Girls High School
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Camberwell Chorale, Box Hill Choral Society
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: $205 p.a.
Ability to read music: Desirable
Sight-reading ability: Desirable
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday
Suburb: Caulfield
Rehearsal venue: Caulfield Indonesian Uniting Church Hall
Off-street parking: No
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Ladies - white blouse, black long skirt/trousers, red scarf (supplied by choir); Gents - Dinner suit, white shirt, red bow tie (supplied by choir)
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3
Av. No. of Performances/year: 3
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Auburn Uniting Church, Glen Eira Centre Auditorium
Examples of musical pieces performed: The Creation (Haydn), Gloria (Vivaldi), Elijah (Mendelssohn), Messiah (Handel); mid-year light concert may include choruses from musicals, Gilbert and Sullivan, and other popular music
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Management Committee
Types of Committees: Social, Fundraising
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes
Hiring fees apply: Yes
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