Information current as at NOVEMBER 2022

PO Box 511, BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807

Paulien George, Manager, 0457 575 535 (AH + BH)

Choir's Email Address: voicesofcasey@gmail.com

Choir's Website: N/A

Vision statement / Artistic goals: This is a non-auditioned choir, attracting enthusiastic amateurs as well as seasoned singers; repertoire includes Classical music, well known classics, pop songs and contemporary compositions; members are all volunteers, giving their time and fund-raising efforts to enable weekly rehearsals and performances throughout the year

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 2015

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 30 Desired: 50

Musical Repertoire: Classical music, well known classics, pop songs and contemporary compositions

Musical Director: Kerry Gerraty

No. of years in current post: since 2020

Previous musical experience: Musical Director and accompanist to many community choirs – Voices of Frankston, School of Hard Knocks, Donvale Primary School senior choir; Conductor of Victoria State School Spectacular massed choir; Short Black Opera Company

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Australian Welsh Male Choir, School of Hard Knocks/Upbeat Arts Choir

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $25 per calendar month

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Berwick

Rehearsal venue: Fiddlers Green Retirement Village

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Varies, depending on theme of the Concert

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 2

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Cranbourne Secondary College, The Amazing Grace Restaurant, Baptist Church Hampton, Bunjil Place, Anzac Day services, Springvale Town Hall

Examples of musical pieces performed: Concerts are Theme-based; 2020 (COVID-affected) would have been "HOME", so repertoire such as Homeward Bound, Yesterday, When we were Young

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Interstate/Overseas

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: President, Secretary, Treasurer, General Committee

Types of Committees: General Committee

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No