Information current as at DECEMBER 2017

Lisa Claiborne, Administrator, (03) 9380 6654 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: admin@railwayneighbourhoodhouse.org.au

Choir's Website: www.railwayneighbourhoodhouse.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: An inclusive, welcoming community group singing for fun and connection

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2007

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 8-10 Desired: around 15

Musical Repertoire: Popular, world, gospel, classical styles are all covered in simple, accessible arrangements

Musical Director: Flip Case

No. of years in current post: since 2017

Previous musical experience: Choir leader for over 20 years, studies at MCAE, performed in various professional a capella groups, currently working with Sue Johnson and Songrise

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

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $15 per session

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday mornings (10 am)

Suburb: Carlton North

Rehearsal venue: North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: none specified

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Local church, local retirement apartments, Trivia Nights, Christmas gathering at the neighbourhood house, Collingwood Town Hall

Examples of musical pieces performed: Christmas carols, simple rounds, bluegrass songs

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is administered by North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: No