Information current as at MAY 2016

Creativity Australia: (03) 8679 6088 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: enquiries@cal.org.au

Choir's Website: www.creativityaustralia.org.au/choirs/melbourne/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: No matter what age you are or what language you speak, singing offers opportunities to learn, grow, and express who you are; With One Voice Melbourne was the first of the With One Voice choirs, starting in 2009; they have a diverse range of members who love to come together and sing their hearts out each week; rehearsals end with a chat and laugh over supper provided by Oz Harvest; they are always on the hunt for new members - no singing experience necessary, everyone welcome

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 2009

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 60 Desired: 100

Musical Repertoire: All kinds of musical styles, from the popular hits to classics

Musical Director: Kym Dillon

No. of years in current post: since 2012

Previous musical experience: Kym is the Lead Conductor of the With One Voice program, and conducts four With One Voice choirs: Melbourne, Ashburton, Altona Meadows and Geelong; he has had his work performed in Australia, the UK, North America, Canada, Romania and Italy; amongst his Australian performances have been two works written for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and a choral work performed by the Astra Chamber Music Society

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Other choirs in the With One Voice program, the Open Door Singers, The Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: Membership is by tax deductible donation - contact Creativity Australia for details

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Melbourne

Rehearsal venue: The Assembly Hall of the Scots Church, 156 Collins Street

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: With One Voice t-shirts, supplied at registration

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Melbourne Town Hall, Federation Square, Interfaith Festivals

Examples of musical pieces performed: Singing In The Rain, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Lean On Me

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is part of Creativity Australia's "With One Voice" choir program; Creativity Australia is a charity run by small professional team and Board

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: No