SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL
VOCAL VIBES CHORUS
Information current as at FEBRUARY 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
Henrietta Farr, Musical Director
Sue Harvey, Rehearsals, 0411 459 544
Choir's Email Address: info@vocalvibes.org.au
Choir's Website: www.vocalvibes.org.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: To achieve musical excellence in the artform of singing 4-part harmony in the barbershop style; their style of singing is performed with choreography
Voice type:ALL FEMALE SINGERS
Choir performs: Unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2008
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: 50
Musical Repertoire: A variety of modern, pop, australian, showtime and gospel
Musical Director: Henrietta Farr
No. of years in current post: since 2018
Previous musical experience: 7 years with Sweet Adelines International choruses
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Sweet Adelines International
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - 2 audition songs should be passed within 4-6 weeks of attendance
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No
Membership Fees: $50 per month plus costume levy and one-off joining fee for membership of Sweet Adelines International
Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary
Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday
Suburb: Ringwood
Rehearsal venue: St Pauls Anglican Church, 40 Warrandyte Rd
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Variation of provided pants and tunic tops or own clothes depending on performance style
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1
Av. No. of Performances/year: 5-10
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Karralyka Theatre (Ringwood)
Examples of musical pieces performed: Rolling in the Deep, I Am Woman, Orange Coloured Sky, Sweet Dreams, I Am Australian, Fields of Gold
Touring: No - an Interstate Convention/Contest is held annually; the decision to compete is assessed each year and the outcome is based on a member majority vote
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Major positions: Team Coordinator, Secretary, Finance Manager, Musical Director
Types of Committees: Support roles: Music/Section Leaders, Choreographer, Education, Membership, New Members, Communication, Public Officer, Fundraising, Hospitality, Costume, Chorus Historian, Music Librarian
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No - all music is copyrighted to Vocal Vibes Chorus and cannot be hired out
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