Information current as at MAY 2005

Choir's Email Address: gford@bigpond.net.au

Choir's Website: home.vicnet.net.au/~dvsinger/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To support local music and encourage local singers

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1985

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40 Desired: no limit

Musical Repertoire: One stage show (often Gilbert & Sullivan), oratorios and opera with Preston Symphony Orchestra, and other concerts each year

Musical Director: Various members of the Diamond Valley Singers perform this function; when performing with an orchestra, the orchestra's Musical Director assumes the role of MD for the concert

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Diamond Valley Singers usually performs with the Diamond Valley and Eltham Community Orchestra

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $35 p.a.

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1 for Oratorios, 1-3 for Stage shows

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Diamond Creek

Rehearsal venue: Diamond Creek Uniting Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black & white for Oratorios

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 12

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Warrandyte High School (for Stage show), Diamond Creek Uniting Church, Bundoora Catholic Church, Euroa Anglican Church

Examples of musical pieces performed: Orpheus in the Underworld (Offenbach), Messiah (Handel), Mass in C Minor (Mozart)

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area, Regional Victoria

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of management organises all aspects

Own collection of music scores: Yes - some

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: No, if a not-for-profit choir