Information current as at OCTOBER 2015

Choir's Email Address: jennie.julie.swain@gmail.com

Choir's Website: lalavillechoir.wordpress.com

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Singing for the love of it, exploring unusual repertoire as well as old favourites, social/community/fun/challenge, learning tools of vocal arrangement - harmony, rhythym, form - in order to create original material through improvisation

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Mainly unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2008

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

Musical Repertoire: Varied repertoire from doo wap to gospel, Beatles, African, original songs by Jennie Swain

Musical Director: Jennie Swain

No. of years in current post: since 2008

Previous musical experience: Mainly music director/composer for theatre and radio/multimedia, especially community events with vocal ensembles

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: None yet

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $100 per term

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Yarraville

Rehearsal venue: Pilgrim Uniting Church, cnr Bayview and Montague Streets

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: n/a

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Newport Folk Festival, Pilgrim Uniting Church

Examples of musical pieces performed: Pena de Los Amores, Long Black Veil, Where the Thunder Don't Roll, House of Love

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area, Regional Victoria

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: n/a

Types of Committees: A management committee is to be set up

Own collection of music scores: No