Information current as at MARCH 2008

Choir's Email Address: contact@fdsingers.com

Choir's Website: www.fdsingers.com

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A professional ensemble performing by invitation, in festivals, recordings, etc.

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1995

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 16 Desired: 16

Musical Repertoire: Suited to the invitation - high art, some premieres of Australian music, a wide range of fine music

Musical Director: Faye Dumont

No. of years in current post: 13

Previous musical experience: Wide range of musical experience, from chamber choirs to massed choirs

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Audition: Yes - a song, exercises, sight reading, ensemble blend

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: None - a paid ensemble

Ability to read music: Essential

Sight-reading ability: Essential

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: Meets as required for engagements

Usual rehearsal night(s): As organised

Suburb: Hawthorn

Rehearsal venue:

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Agreed by the ensemble according to the occasion; sometimes in costume

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: Depends on invitations

Av. No. of Performances/year: Depends on invitations

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Melbourne and country venues

Examples of musical pieces performed:

Touring: Yes - by invitation, as a professional ensemble

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Board of Faye Dumont Singers; agreement amongst ensemble members; assistance from Administrator

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes