Information current as at SEPTEMBER 2016

Courtney Bow, Victorian Bar Association administrator, 9225 7111 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: vicbar@vicbar.com.au

Choir's Website: https://vicbarchoir.teamapp.com/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: An activity of the Health and Wellbeing Committee of the Victorian Bar Association

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Mostly unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2013

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 15 Desired: 20+

Musical Repertoire: Classical, folk, pop, musical theatre

Musical Director: Various - Kathleen McGuire and Annemarie Sharry and others (rotating, usually one per term)

No. of years in current post: n/a

Previous musical experience: All choir directors have extensive music experience

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: None to date

Audition: No, however singers must be members or readers of the Victorian Bar Association (Barristers, Magistrates, etc)

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $120 per term

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday lunchtimes, 1-2pm, during school terms

Suburb: Melbourne CBD

Rehearsal venue: Owen Dixon Chambers East or Melbourne Welsh Church

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Business attire plus official choir scarf or tie

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Essoign Club, Owen Dixon Chambers East; various Law Week locations

Examples of musical pieces performed: Mixture of classical, folk, popular, musical theatre

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is operated by the Health and Wellbeing Committee of the Victorian Bar Association

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: No