Information current as at MARCH 2009

Choir's Email Address: dianned@bigpond.net.au or marieke@connexus.net.au

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

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To provide a friendly and relaxed environment at rehearsals, develop a good choral sound, and present quality music at an affordable price to the community

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1944

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 90 Desired: 100

Musical Repertoire: Major choral works - eg. masses, oratorios, passion music; a variety of smaller sacred and secular works

Musical Director: Douglas Heywood OAM

No. of years in current post: since 1975

Previous musical experience: Professional singer, orchestral conductor, university lecturer in music and education

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Camerata Orchestra, Preston Symphony Orchestra, Caulfield City Choir, Box Hill Choral Society

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: Full $210 p.a., Concession $145 p.a., StudentS $105 p.a.

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Camberwell

Rehearsal venue: Camberwell Baptist Church, cnr Riversdale Rd and Wills St, near Camberwell Junction

Off-street parking: Some spaces available

Performance Apparel: Ladies - Long sleeved black top, long black skirt or slacks; Gents - Dinner suit and black or blue bow tie as directed

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Camberwell Centre, Hawthorn Town Hall, Williamstown Town Hall, various churches

Examples of musical pieces performed: The Messiah (Handel); Masses by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn and Schubert; St John's Passion (Bach)

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Management Committee

Types of Committees: Social Committee, General Committee for running the choir

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes