Information current as at NOVEMBER 2022

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To foster the joy of singing, and to bring music and song to the community, especially those in aged care facilities

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1999

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 13 Desired: 14

Musical Repertoire: From the shows, '40s through to modern day; keeping it light and bright, including comedy pieces

Musical Director: Sandy Fowler

No. of years in current post: since 2012

Previous musical experience: Experienced performer in musical theatre and straight theatre

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

Audition: No, except if wishing to sing solo

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No firm policy on rehearsals but those not regularly attending rehearsals cannot expect to perform in concerts; the group has 2 month-long breaks, in January and in July Concerts: Yes - Members have advance notice of performances and are expected to be available

Membership Fees: $25

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3 pm

Suburb: Ringwood North

Rehearsal venue: EPR (Enjoying Planned Retirement) Studio, 125A Warrandyte Rd

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Men - Smart shirt, black slacks, (bow ties or ties provided); Women - Black slacks and selection of tops

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: maximum of 23

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Bayswater Senior Citizens, Boronia Uniting Church, Lilydale Aged Care, BUPA Hostel and Nursing Homes, Mingara Retirement Village, View clubs and Probus functions

Examples of musical pieces performed: My Fair Lady bracket, Abba bracket, Seekers bracket, King and I bracket, I am You are Australian, I still call Australia Home, That's Entertainment, Another Opening Another show, Memory, Amigos Para Siempre

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Elected Committee which decides on policy relating to budget, bookings, fees, social activities, etc; key positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Bookings & Promotions Officer

Types of Committees: Program sub-committee which suggests possible new numbers

Own collection of music scores: No