Information current as at APRIL 2012

Elizabeth-Anne Nixon, Director of Music, (03) 9830 0729 Parish Office

Choir's Email Address: music@stpaulscanterbury.org.au

Choir's Website: www.stpaulscanterbury.org.au/music.htm

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The choir provides the opportunity for friendship and fellowship amongst those adults and children who love to sing

Voice type: SATB including Children

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: pre-1947

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25-30 Desired: 30

Musical Repertoire: Anglican liturgical repertoire spanning over 500 years

Musical Director: Elizabeth-Anne Nixon

No. of years in current post: since 2010

Previous musical experience: Elizabeth-Anne has studied with two of Australia's leading organists, Robert Boughen (Qld) and John O'Donnell (Melb), as well as with one of Europe's virtuoso early music specialists, Lorenzo Ghielmi in Milan (Italy); she has sung in choirs since the age of 6 and has been professionally involved in choral direction and accompaniment over the past 20 years; she came to St Paul's after working for 9 years as organist of the Canterbury Fellowship, worshipping at Trinity College; since settling in Melbourne with her husband and daughter, Elizabeth-Anne has also developed a strong commitment to teaching and accompanying, including her work at Wesley College and St Michael's Grammar School

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

Audition: Yes - contact the Director of Music

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: None

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday, 7-8:30pm for Trebles, 7:30-8:30pm for the full choir

Suburb: Canterbury

Rehearsal venue: St Paul's Anglican Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Traditional RSCM robes

Av. No. of Performances/year: This is a church choir which sings routinely every Sunday (school holidays excluded); repertoire is typically repeated on average once a year; there is a substantial Advent Carol Service each year as well as extra services over the Easter period

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Paul's Anglican Church

Examples of musical pieces performed: Ubi Caritas (Durufle), various anthems by John Rutter, Hosanna to the Son of David (Vittoria)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Staff of St Paul's Anglican Church

Types of Committees: Music, Vestry

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: to be confirmed