Information current as at DECEMBER 2010

Secretary: Marion Beaman, 0419 561 082

Choir's Email Address: secretary@frankstonladieschoir.org

Choir's Website: www.frankstonladieschoir.org

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To sing with pleasure; to produce choral excellence and enjoyment

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1976

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 23 Desired: 36

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

Musical Director: Simon Walters

No. of years in current post: since 2010

Previous musical experience: Musical Director, accompanist, arranger and composer

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

Audition: Yes - a voice test given by the Musical Director for placement in the choir

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: Joining Fee $25 (paid once), Uniform Fee $20 (paid once), Annual Fee $20, Attendance $10/week

Ability to read music: Desirable but not essential

Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not essential

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Frankston

Rehearsal venue: Community of Christ Church Hall, Logan St, Frankston

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black slacks, black closed-in shoes, black stockings, either white blouse or black top with either pink or red scarves

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: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes