Information current as at DECEMBER 2017

Jason Simmonds, Creative Director, 0400 242 893

Choir's Email Address: voice@mcchoir.com

Choir's Website: https://www.mcchoir.com/youth-choir-for-teenagers.html

Vision statement / Artistic goals: MCYOUTH is a new breed of choir for teenagers who want to be part of a cutting edge group

Voice type: Children's/Youth

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 2016

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 10 Desired: 60

Musical Repertoire: Pop, Rock, RnB, Dance, Hip Hop, Electronic other Contemporary styles

Musical Director: Alinta Burnell

No. of years in current post: since 2017

Previous musical experience: A Graduate of Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts, Alinta is a seasoned musical theatre, acting, corporate and cabaret performer; she is also a sessional and solo recording artist with extensive touring experience

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Melbourne Contemporary Choir, Live house band, Jared Haschek

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No 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

Suburb: Macleod

Rehearsal venue:Macleod Community Hall, 7 Birdwood Ave, opp Macleod railway station

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Neat casual

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Planetshakers Church, Morland Salvation Army

Examples of musical pieces performed: Youth (Troye Sivan), Photograph (Ed Sheehan), Can't Stop The Feeling! (Justin Timberlake), Love Yourself (Justin Bieber)

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

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Management team

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No