Information current as at DECEMBER 2022

Choir's Email Address: mkufer@bigpond.net.au

Choir's Website: N/A

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Formerly Liedertafel Arion, the choir aims to preserve and foster German Choir singing and the German language

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1860

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 20 Desired: 50-60

Musical Repertoire: Traditional German folks songs, classical music, sacred songs and for a variety of festive occasions

Musical Director: Ian Lowe

No. of years in current post: since 2012

Previous musical experience: Ian studied singing for 3 years at Salzburg and performing for 13 years at Karlruhe Opera in Germany; he teaches Singing at the Melbourne Music Conservatory, and Music at several Melbourne Private Schools; Ian is an active Singer for and President of both the Lieder and the Robert Stolz Society (Bass); Ian is also Choir Director of the Melbourne Singers and Judge for both "More Than Opera" and the Lieder Society Competition

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Victoria Police Band, RAAF Band, various choirs from Australia and overseas (Japan, New Zealand, Germany

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $80 pa for Club Tivoli members

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Windsor

Rehearsal venue: German Club Tivoli

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Light blue blazer, dark blue vest, dark blue trousers, red Club tie

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 10

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Concert Hall, Graham Woods Performance Centre Ringwood, Luther College Chapel, Adelaide Town Hall, Brisbane Convention Centre

Examples of musical pieces performed: Traditional German folksongs, classical opera pieces, scared songs, variations on English songs

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate/Overseas

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commitee

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: No