SINGING IN SUNSHINE CHOIR
Information current as at JANUARY 2015
CONTACT DETAILS
Ruth Kennedy, Musical Director, 0413 288 066
Choir's Email Address: ruthkennedy6@rocketmail.com
Choir's Website: N/A
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Increase choir member numbers so that they have a choir which better reflects our diverse community, and which can sing songs that are relevant and entertaining for their audience
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Accompanied
Year Choir formed: 2008
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 10 Desired: 25
Musical Repertoire: Pacific Island songs, African songs, songs from where they live, songs from other countries
Musical Director: Ruth Kennedy
No. of years in current post: since 2015
Previous musical experience: Ruth Kennedy is a local artist and singer, who has been active the live music scene in Brunswick; additionally she has studied Music at University and has performed with numerous choirs in Moreland over the past few years
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Yes - Singlish, Brimbank Multicultural Choir at the Sunshine Festival
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: No, but an interest in supporting Brimbank community by singing with the group
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No
Membership Fees: None, the choir is supported by Brimbank Council and the Uniting Church
Ability to read music: Not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday afternoons, 1:30pm
Suburb: Sunshine
Rehearsal venue: Church at 32 Withers St
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Casual
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 5
Av. No. of Performances/year: 6
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues:Sunshine Mission outdoors, Sunshine and Broadmeadows Uniting Care, Cyril Jewell House (Keilor East)
Examples of musical pieces performed: Welcome the Grass is Greener, Ba Hi Kuhbo, Singing in Sunshine, Bright Morning Stars are Rising
Touring: Yes - Broadmeadows, Keilor East
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is supported by Brimbank Council and the Uniting Church
Types of Committees: Social
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: The choir is willing to assist other groups in learning their songs
Hiring fees apply: No
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