Information current as at DECEMBER 2022

Choir's Email Address: kewphilharmonicchoir.weebly.com/contact-us.html

Choir's Website: kewphilharmonicchoir.weebly.com/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To perform and promote choral singing in Boroondara

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1946

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 20 Desired: 28-30

Musical Repertoire: Predominantly Early Music, eg. Zipoli, Telemann, Tomkins, Fux, Zelenka, Monteverdi etc

Musical Director: Stephen Kerr

No. of years in current post: since 2007

Previous musical experience: Musical Director of Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Kew); performance and teaching experience on both organ and piano

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Early Music Society of Victoria, Progetto Corelli, Trillo and other soloists

Audition: Yes

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $240 pa or $120 per term (discounts apply to young singers/students)

Ability to read music: Highly desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Kew

Rehearsal venue: Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black skirt/trousers and blouse/shirt, etc

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 5

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Kew), Hawthorn Arts Centre, St Paul's Anglican Church (Canterbury)

Examples of musical pieces performed: See Choir's website

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: An Incorporated Association run by a committee

Types of Committees: General committee

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No