Information current as at APRIL 2009

Secretary: Marion Beaman, 0419 561 082

Choir's Email Address: mazzab54@optusnet.com.au

Choir's Website: www.frankstonladieschoir.org/Index.html

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To produce choral excellence and enjoyment

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1976

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 32 Desired: 40

Musical Repertoire: Stage and screen hits, traditional ballads, some light classical, some hymns, Christmas music

Musical Director: Christine Mercer

No. of years in current post: since 2009

Previous musical experience: n/a

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Opening of the Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Carols by Candlelight

Audition: Yes - a voice test given by the Musical Director

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $175 p.a.

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Frankston

Rehearsal venue: Frankston Community of Christ Chapel

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black skirt or slacks, white and coloured blouse, waistcoat

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 6

Av. No. of Performances/year: 12

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Frankston Arts Centre, Geo. Jenkins Theatre, Chelsea Town Hall, various clubs, retirement villages, nursing homes, churches

Examples of musical pieces performed: Nuns' Chorus, Medley from Oliver, Feed the Birds, Amazing Grace (Gospel arrangement), Unchained Melody, And All That Jazz, Tiritomba

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Incorporated Association, 9 member Committee, 8 elected, Conductor ex officio

Types of Committees: no others

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No