Information current as at MARCH 2008

Choir's Email Address: awmc@auswelshmalechoir.org.au

Choir's Website: www.auswelshmalechoir.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To perpetuate the tradition of Welsh, male, four-part vocal performance; the Choir is located on the Mornington Peninsula

Voice type: All Male Singers

Choir performs: Mainly accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1973

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: 60

Musical Repertoire: Traditional Welsh music in 4-part harmony, sung in both Welsh and English; also a variety of modern and gospel music; about 25% of concert music is normally Welsh

Musical Director: Anne Credlin (Accompanist: Tom Buchanan, BMus(Hons); Assistant Accompanist: Lester Cheung, BMus(Hons))

No. of years in current post: 6

Previous musical experience: BMus, Master of Education; many years of teaching music in secondary schools and directing school choral groups; former director of Yarra Valley Singers and Latrobe Chorale (Gippsland); former member of Melbourne Chorale

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Victoria Police Pipe Band, Millennium Festival of Massed Male Choirs (Cardiff, 2000), several appearances on various Australian television programs, concert appearances with Tom Jones and Max Boyce

Audition: Yes - an informal vocal test

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $80 p.a.

Ability to read music: Desirable, but not essential

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary - gained on the job!

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1, + 1 sectional rehearsal per fortnight

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday and Thursday

Suburb: Baxter

Rehearsal venue: Baxter Village, Robinsons Road

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Navy blazer with badge, red choir tie, grey trousers, white shirt, black shoes

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 12

Av. No. of Performances/year: 12

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Cardiff International Arena, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Concert Hall, Dallas Brooks Hall, Frankston Cultural Centre, George Jenkins Theatre, Police Academy, various churches and public halls; tours of Wales, UK and Tasmania in recent years

Examples of musical pieces performed: Traditional Welsh songs - Cwm Rhondda, Gwahoddiad, Nos Da, Suo-Gan; American spirituals - Where Shall I Be, An American Trilogy, Ride the Chariot, Going Home; Modern songs - 76 Trombones, Softly As I Leave You, Alexander's Ragtime Band

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate/Overseas

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Choir is an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation; office-bearers are: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary

Types of Committees: Executive, Concert

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No