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 Voce St Kilda is a passionate and a fun-loving choir who look forward to meeting each week; no matter what is your musical taste, they sing songs that get everyone's toes a-tapping; they welcome anyone to join in rehearsals as it is a great way to get to know others in your local community whilst doing something that makes you feel great; no singing experience necessary, everyone welcome

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2011

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 35 Desired: 60

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

Musical Director: Anthony Barnhill

No. of years in current post: since 2016

Previous musical experience: Anthony Barnhill (AMusA, LMusA Distinction) is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer and conductor; as a pianist, his performances have been described as 'heroic' (Wilma Smith, concertmaster MSO), 'sensitive and intelligent' (ArtsHub review), and displaying 'incredible showmanship' (Tina Arena); Anthony's credits span live radio (3MBS), national television (Young Talent Time), as guest concerto soloist with MYM, and as Musical Director for the musical 'Funny Girl' (winner, best musical direction, 2016 theatrepeople people's choice awards); he is accompanist for professional entertainers Pot-Pourri, and is currently serving as MD for the musical 'Disney's The Little Mermaid' (June season, Drum Theatre)

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Other choirs in the With One Voice program

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): Monday

Suburb: St Kilda

Rehearsal venue: Salvation Army Chapel, 12B Chapel St

Off-street parking: Yes

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: Siyahamba, Why We Sing, 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