Information current as at FEBRUARY 2010

Choir's Email Address: altonacommchoir@hotmail.com

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To perform at concerts, churches, nursing homes, retirement villages

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1985

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired: more

Musical Repertoire: Popular music, ballads, songs from musical theatre, sacred music

Musical Director: Gavan Pearce

No. of years in current post: since 2006

Previous musical experience: Piano and singing teacher

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Approx 3 times a year with other local choirs and orchestras in the Hobsons Bay area

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $10 p.a. membership, $3 per rehearsal

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Altona

Rehearsal venue: Senior Citizens' Centre

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Ladies - long black skirt or black trousers, white blouse, scarves provided; Gents - white shirt, black trousers, maroon bow tie

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 30-40

Av. No. of Performances/year: 30-40

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Williamstown Town Hall, most nursing homes in Footscray / Altona / Yarraville / Werribee area, various Senior Citizens' Clubs

Examples of musical pieces performed: Rhythm of Life, You Raise me Up, Hallelujah, Gypsy Rover, Let There be Peace on Earth

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: President, Secretary, Booking Officer, Treasurer, Librarian, Committee

Types of Committees: Choir Committee organises all aspects

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No