Information current as at JUNE 2000

Choir's Email Address: n/a

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To perform at concerts, churches, dinners, nursing homes, hostels, RSL Clubs

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1981

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: 50

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

Musical Director: Mae Stringer

No. of years in current post: 17

Previous musical experience: Has studied piano and singing; has taught piano and singing at 2 schools in Williamstown and Altona for approx. 6 years

Audition: Yes - bring some music to sing

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $1.00 joining fee, $6.00 p.a. membership, $2.00 per rehearsal

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Altona

Rehearsal venue: Senior Citizens' Centre, Altona

Off-street parking: Yes

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

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 40 - 50

Av. No. of Performances/year: 40 - 50

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St John's Church (Gwennap Hostel), Holy Trinity Church (Williamstown), Glenn Dale Hostel

Examples of musical pieces performed: Rhythm of Life, Danny Boy, Shenendoa, Love Changes Everything, Edelweis, Battle Hymn, Pokare Kare Ana, The Ash Grove

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area

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

Types of Committees: Choir Committee organises all aspects

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No