Information current as at JULY 2022

Creativity Australia: (03) 8679 6088 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: withonevoice@creativityaustralia.org.au

Choir's Website: creativityaustralia.org.au/join-a-choir/wyndham/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: No matter what age you are or what language you speak, singing offers opportunities to learn, connect, grow and express who you are; the choir is always on the hunt for new members - no singing experience necessary, everyone is welcome

Voice type: SATB - everyone is welcome, all genders, experience levels, backgrounds, cultures, abilities

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 2022

No. of Singing Members - Currently: started in July Desired: 50

Musical Repertoire: Popular music, some world and folk music

Musical Director: Steph Payne

No. of years in current post: since 2022

Previous musical experience: Steph Payne has been leading Community Music groups for decades; she teaches choirs, ukulele ensembles and online music classes; styles include folk, world, soul, gospel, a cappella, contemporary and environmental; Steph teaches at Unstrung Music and directs Willin Wimmin, WOV Wyndham, Wyndukes Ukestra, Daisy Chains instrumental ukulele quartet, and is one third of professional folk trio, Paisley & Plaid

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Other choirs in the With One Voice program

Audition: No - songs are mainly taught by ear, and lyrics are projected onto a big screen

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: Term fees - membership is by tax deductible donation, with a sliding scale to ensure accessibility; contact Creativity Australia for details

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday, followed by a cuppa

Suburb: Tarneit West

Rehearsal venue: Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black pants and the With One Voice T-shirt (supplied)

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Choir started July 2022

Examples of musical pieces performed: Bele Mama, Mercy (Duffy), The Green Door, These Boots Are Made For Walkin', By The Light of the Silvery Moon, Lanterns

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is part of Creativity Australia's "With One Voice" choir program; Creativity Australia is a charity run by a small professional team and Board

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: No