Information current as at JUNE 2024

Sue Parker, President, 0418 386 147

Choir's Email Address: lavertoncommunitychoir@gmail.com

Choir's Website: facebook.com/lavertoncommunitychoir

Vision statement / Artistic goals: TThe Laverton Community Choir was established in 2009, and the group comprises keen singers covering a wide range of ages and backgrounds (ages 16+); the emphasis is on developing singing skills by combining their voices, and having fun together as a group; the Choir performs several times a year, including Family & Friends concerts, Christmas and various other events; there are no entry requirements or auditions, and the ability to read music is not required

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 various rounds, traditional, and Australian songs

Musical Director: Ellery Durrant

No. of years in current post: since 2023

Previous musical experience: Ellery holds a Bachelor of Music (Distinction) from the University of Newcastle; he is an accomplished music educator with extensive choral experience, and also a strong advocate for community music

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: Several per year

Av. No. of Performances/year: Several per year

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 a committee of committed choir members, elected annually

Types of Committees: as above

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No