Information current as at JANUARY 2023

Peter Hagen, Conductor, (03) 5784 3884 or 0448 578 488

Choir's Email Address: peter@peterhagen.com.au or info@southportuniting.org.au

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: SouthPort Singers is a small community choir, supported by the Uniting Church, although they are NOT a church choir; they sing for enjoyment, and perform at aged care homes and local festivals

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1997

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 18 Desired: 25

Musical Repertoire: Opera choruses, Sacred, Folk, Pop, musical theatre

Musical Director: Peter Hagen

No. of years in current post: since 2018

Previous musical experience: Organist, Harpsichordist, Music teacher, Choral conductor with classical training and lots of experience

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: n/a

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: None

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday 7:30pm

Suburb: South Melbourne

Rehearsal venue: Uniting Church, 329 Dorcas St

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Smart casual dress

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 3

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Port Melbourne Bay Street Festival, Local Aged Care homes

Examples of musical pieces performed: Chorus of Hebrew Slaves, Rejoice in the Lord, Dona Nobis, music from Mary Poppins

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: All done by Conductor and Secretary

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No