Information current as at JANUARY 2021

Ava, President, 0419 116 013

Choir's Website: www.lavertoncommunitychoir.org and facebook.com/lavertoncommunitychoir

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Laverton Community Choir was founded in 2009 by a group of people who love to sing; the choir is made up of people who enjoy singing together and like to have fun; they have a break during rehearsals for supper, an important part of the community and social aspect of the choir; Choir members are from a wide range of ages and backgrounds - the minimum age to join is 16; the choir usually performs several times a year, including Family and Friends Concerts, Christmas and various other events

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2009

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 29 Desired: as many as possible

Musical Repertoire: A range of popular and contemporary songs along with rounds, folk, Australian and traditional songs

Musical Director: Chris Ramm

No. of years in current post: since 2010

Previous musical experience: Choral singer, music teacher, children's choir conductor, community music group leader

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Werribee Concert Band's 30th Anniversary Concert in July 2016, "Last Night of the Proms" with SingWest in October 2018, "Elvis - King Of the World" at Crown Casino with John St Peeters in August 2019

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $10 per week

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday, during school terms

Suburb: Laverton

Rehearsal venue: Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Choir shirts and black pants

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: As and when required by the general community

Av. No. of Performances/year: As and when required by the general community

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Newport Festival 2009, Laverton Bowling Club at launch of choir, Laverton Carols by Candlelight, Rotary dinners, Bendigo Bank award night; assisted living complex in Hoppers Crossing

Examples of musical pieces performed: California Dreaming, Hallelujah, Under the Boardwalk, Sway, Heard it through the Grapevine, Beatles and Elvis songs, You Raise me Up, Pink Panther, My Island Home, Unchained Melody, The Rhythm of Life

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is administered through the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Music Librarian and Secretary

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No