Information current as at FEBRUARY 2006

(03) 9509 2415 or 0413 845 055

Choir's Email Address: harambee_choir@hotmail.com

Choir's Website: www.harambee.com.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To sing and perform a variety of contemporary a cappella music

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2002

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 18 Desired: 20

Musical Repertoire: Mostly a cappella, contemporary arrangements of jazz, spirituals, and multicultural music

Musical Director: Sarah Patterson

No. of years in current post: 4

Previous musical experience: Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching (Hons) from University of Melbourne (2003), currently Head of Choral Music at Lauriston Girls' School

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: n/a

Audition: No, but the choir is seeking enthusiastic, committed 18 – 28 year olds, who sing well in tune and are open to singing a variety of contemporary repertoire

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $75 (Conc. $50) per semester, plus refundable music deposit once a year

Ability to read music: Highly desirable

Sight-reading ability: Highly desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Sunday (+ one rehearsal weekend camp per year)

Suburb: Canterbury

Rehearsal venue: The Learning Centre

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Choir members wear their own semi-formal outfits in black and pink

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Kingston Arts Centre, Surrey Hills Music Café, St Silas Church (North Balwyn)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Dubula (arr. Hatfield), Teddy Bears' Picnic, Oh Danny Boy (Meader)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: One organising committee, made up of any interested members of the choir

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes