Information current as at JANUARY 2022

Choir's Email Address: harambeeacappella@gmail.com

Choir's Website: www.harambeeacappella.com and www.facebook.com/harambeeacappella/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To sing and perform a variety of contemporary a cappella music

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2002

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 22 Desired: 22

Musical Repertoire: Mostly original a cappella arrangements of pop songs done by members of the choir; also some multicultural music and Christmas music each year

Musical Director: Daniel Kim

No. of years in current post: since 2021

Previous musical experience: Eclectically trained, Daniel is an avid a cappella aficionado whose vast experience has seen him serve the wider a cappella community as a musical director, an award-winning arranger, audio and video editor, songwriter, and performer; Daniel currently directs, arranges for, and sings with nationally-acclaimed vocal band Vocally Owned, in addition to Harambee A Cappella; Daniel also enjoys performing musical theatre, with recent credits including Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Cactus Musicals), which won an Award of Excellence from the Musical Theatre Guild of Victoria; and Mr Stephens in Carrie: The Musical (Lumina Theatre Co.), which was nominated for Best Production at the Lyrebird Awards; he has also led the clarinet section in multiple orchestras and directed several chamber ensembles

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Gondwana Chorale, Suara, Sunbury Divas, Sons of Sunbury, Birralee Blokes, Concordis, Vox Synergy, Barker College, University of Newcastle Chamber Choir, Shower Idols, Soul Food, Wagga Wagga Rugby Choir, Festival of Voices, and more

Audition: Yes

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $170 per semester ($140 Conc.)

Ability to read music: Highly desirable

Sight-reading ability: Highly desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Sunday (+ 2 rehearsal weekend camps per year)

Suburb: Abbotsford

Rehearsal venue: Collingwood Library

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Choir members wear their own semi-formal outfits in black and pink

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: BMW Edge, Melba Hall, Thornbury Theatre, St Paul's Cathedral, Kingston Arts Centre, Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Wyselaskie Auditorium, Fitzroy Town Hall, Festival of Voices

Examples of musical pieces performed: Valerie (arr. Daniel Jinha Kim), Can’t Help Falling In Love (arr. Pentatonix and Ben Bram), Scars To Your Beautiful (arr. Daniel Jinha Kim)

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is an Incorporated Association with a committee

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes