KEW PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR
Information current as at MARCH 2015
CONTACT DETAILS
PO BOX 3056, COTHAM LPO VIC 3101
Penelope Buckley, Secretary
Choir's Email Address: Please use the "Contact Us" page on the choir's website
Choir's Website: kewphilchoir.com
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
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. Schutz, Palestrina, 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
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - At Musical Director’s discretion
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No
Membership Fees: $195 p.a. or $65 per term (discounts apply to young singers/students)
Ability to read music: Highly desirable
Sight-reading ability: Desirable
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday
Suburb: Kew
Rehearsal venue: Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
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), Sacred Heart Catholic Church(Kew)
Examples of musical pieces performed: Short program of early music items at Kew Choral Festival – see the Choir's website for piece details
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Executive Committee
Types of Committees: General committee for all functions
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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