THE MELBOURNAIRES HARMONY CHORUS
Information current as at AUGUST 2022
CONTACT DETAILS
PO BOX 3371, DONCASTER EAST VIC 3109
David Foxley, President, 0407 902 672; Andrew Wright, Vice President and Membership Coordinator, 0418 603 673
Choir's Email Address: enquiries@melbournaires.com
Choir's Website: www.melbournaires.com
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: To promote and encourage vocal harmony and good fellowship among Chorus members; to promote public appreciation of barbershop harmony; to encourage and promote the education of Chorus members and the public in music appreciation
Voice type: All Male Singers
Choir performs: Unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 1991
No. of Singing Members - Currently: approx 40 Desired: no limit
Musical Repertoire: Four-part a cappella harmony but not exclusively in the Barbershop style
Musical Director: Ian Lushey
No. of years in current post: since 2000
Previous musical experience:
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Melbourne Chorus, East City Sound, Southern Sounds, Vocal Vibes, Geelong Harmony (all Sweet Adelines); Western Melbourne Men's Chorus; Phoenix Harmony Chorus (part of Melbournaires Club), Vocal Infusion (a mixed chorus also part of the Melbournaires Club)
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - sing 2 nominated songs in the appropriate voice part, as part of a quartet, from memory
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: $85/quarter
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday 7:30 pm
Suburb: Doncaster East
Rehearsal venue: Ss Peter & Paul Church Hall, 23 Leeds St, Melways Map 47, Ref K3
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Tailored blue jacket with blue collared dress shirt, Chino pants, reversable leather belt, tan Boat shoes (all provided free-of-charge to paid-up members); also, casual performance attire of black trousers, navy blue short-sleeve, Polo shirt, reversable leather belt, black socks and black shoes (only the Polo shirt is supplied but at a nominal charge)
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2
Av. No. of Performances/year: 6
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Australia Day at Kings Domain (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), BMW Edge Theatre (2007), Surrey Music Cafe (2009), Hamer Hall, Australia Day at Kings Domain, Deakin Edge Theatre, Banyule Town Hall, Doncaster Secondary College Theatre, Manningham Civic Centre, also at Retirement Villages, Hospitals, Garden Clubs, Golf Clubs, Community Fundraisers, birthdays and weddings
Examples of musical pieces performed: Advance Australia Fair, Ain't Misbehavin', Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, California Dreamin', Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Danny Boy, Do You Hear The People Sing?, I Am Australian, I Don't Know Why (I Just Do), I Still Call Australia Home, I'm Gonna Live 'Til I Die, I've Been Working on the Railroad, In My Room, Pokarekare Ana, Tears in Heaven
Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of Management: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and 2 additional members representing associated choruses
Types of Committees: Music, membership, events, and various sub-committees
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes, 185 Available scores with learning tracks
Available for hire to other groups: No
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