Information current as at MAY 2006

0418 357 414

Choir's Email Address: Mandalo@netspace.net.au

Choir's Website:n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Choir is a male Italian choir from the region of Friuli; they are the only one of its kind in Australia; the songs are in Friulan which is one of the languages apart from Italian; other songs are sung in the Veneto dialect, and in Italian; the Choir sings Masses in Latin as well; they maintain a heritage and a culture of the area, and enjoy singing and performing these songs; the Choir's vision statement is to maintain their friulano cultural heritage in song

Voice type: ALL MALE SINGERS

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1975

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 22 Desired: 28

Musical Repertoire: In English: Battle Hymn of the Republic, I am Australian, You'll never walk alone; 20 Italian songs, 10 Latin, 10 Veneto dialect, 30 Friulano

Musical Director: Gianpietro Canil

No. of years in current post: 31 (Founder of the Choir)

Previous musical experience: Gianpietro has always sung in choirs and learnt singing in Italy; he has honed his skills with practice for the past 40 years

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir has sung with other multicultural groups, and mainly in festivals, e.g. Daylesford, Port Fairy

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $10/month

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Thornbury

Rehearsal venue: Furlan Club

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Blue jacket with emblem ($300), white shirt, tie provided, grey trousers

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 6

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Tuscan Club, and in a private Chapel

Examples of musical pieces performed: In English: You'll Never Walk alone, I am Australia, Battle Hymn of the Republic; In Latin: Masses by Perosi, Ave Maria, Kyrie, Ave Verum, Gloria, Sanctus, Adeste Fidelis, Puer Natus; In Friulano: Stelulitis Alpinis, Aquilee, L'Emigrant, Un Salut e Furlanie, Gotis de Rosade, Gnot D'Avri, O cisilute, L'e Ben Ver; In Italian: La Montanara, Sul Ponte Di Bassano, Va Pensiero

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Choir Master, Librarian, Treasurer, Public Officer, Vice President

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: No