Information current as at NOVEMBER 2018

Hanford Lam, Musical Director, 0457 720 361

Choir's Email Address: studio23enquiries@outlook.com

Choir's Website: facebook.com/groups/studio23melbourne

Vision statement / Artistic goals: This choir (formerly Boronia Adult Pop Choir) provides a platform for all singers to socialise and sing in a friendly and relaxed environment

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2018

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 10 Desired: 16

Musical Repertoire: Pop songs from all eras and any special requests from members

Musical Director: Hanford Lam

No. of years in current post: since 2018

Previous musical experience: Hanford is a Masters student at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music; his past choral direction positions include the Glen Waverley Glee Club and Sing for Recovery; as a pianist, Hanford holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and teaches a wide range of ages and abilities; his focus is always on making music learning fun and enjoyable

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

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $150 for 10 sessions

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): Wednesday

Suburb: Boronia

Rehearsal venue: 23 Cardiff St

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Advised before each performance

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 3-5

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Boronia Road Uniting Church

Examples of musical pieces performed: Popular songs from the '70s to current

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Musical Director

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No