Information current as at JULY 2021

Amelia Barden, Musical Director, 0434 143 195

Choir's Email Address: ameliabarden@optusnet.com.au

Choir's Website: N/A

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Songbird is a local women's vocal group offering a challenging and rewarding experience that is both community-building and musically invigorating

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2014

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 23 Desired: 40

Musical Repertoire: Bespoke arrangements of ecclectic songs - world, contemporary, original

Musical Director: Amelia Barden

No. of years in current post: since 2014

Previous musical experience: Three Trees Community Choir, Footscray City Children's Choir

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: N/A

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $230 per school term, comprising 8-10 weeks of classes and unlimited access to Dropbox files with sheet music and audio guides

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday

Suburb: Yarraville

Rehearsal venue: Pilgrim Uniting Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Clothing of a single colour, and boots

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1-2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 2-4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Newport Folk Frestival, Substation, local halls, community events

Examples of musical pieces performed: Don't bring me down (Elo), I am Woman (Helen Reddy), Walk Don't Walk (Prince), Zamina (Trad. Ghanian), The Parting Glass (Trad. Irish), The Fiddle and the Drum (Joni Mitchell)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Director/Manager

Types of Committees: N/A

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Would hiring fees apply: Yes