WESTERN MELBOURNE MEN'S CHORUS
Information current as at MAY 2015
CONTACT DETAILS
Paul Newham 0408 357 054 (President) or Chris Daria 0400 414 215 (Musical Director)
Choir's Email Address: chrsdaria@aol.com or paulnewham@bigpond.com
Choir's Website: www.acappellacentral.com.au/node/5559
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: To celebrate men's choral singing and have fun; to perform at Barbershop Harmony Australia's competitions
Voice type: ALL MALE CHOIR
Choir performs: Unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2014
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 14 Desired: the more the merrier!
Musical Repertoire: Men’s a capella, Barbershop, sacred and secular, pop, folk
Musical Director: Christopher Daria
No. of years in current post: since 2014
Previous musical experience: Masters of Music Education Xavier University, Cincinnati Ohio (USA); Director of Harmonix Vocal Company; Asst Director of Bay City Conchords; Percussionist in Grainger Wind Symphony; Director of the University of Cincinnati's Community Band; Music Director of St James Parish, Wyoming Ohio (USA); Director of Music at Purcell Marian High School, Cincinnati Ohio (USA); Director of Music at Covington Catholic High School, Covington Kentucky (USA); Director of Minot AFB Band, Minot North Dakota (USA)
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: N/a
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - Show up and do your best
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No
Membership Fees: $65 Annual individual member fee to the BHA national organisation
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): Tuesday
Suburb: Hoppers Crossing
Rehearsal venue: St James School Activity Building
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Black Pants, black shirt, other as seasonal (Santa hats for Christmas etc)
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1
Av. No. of Performances/year: 6
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Werribee Mall, Eltham High School
Examples of musical pieces performed: Hello Mary Lou, Let the Rest of the World Go By
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: President, Secretary/Webmaster, members at large
Types of Committees: N/a
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes, as e-scores
Hiring fees apply: No
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