Information current as at JUNE 2000

Choir's Email Address: n/a

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A sub-group of the Mountain District Musical Society, the Choir provides an on-going classical music outlet for members not interested in performing in the annual musical theatre production

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1997

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 12 Desired: 20

Musical Repertoire: Mostly classical music, from ancient to modern

Musical Director: Tony Worley

No. of years in current post: 2

Previous musical experience: Musical Director of Ringwood Chorale, and of the Mountain District Musical Society

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Appearances with the Mountain District Musical Society

Audition: No, but Choir experience preferred

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $5.00 p.a.

Ability to read music: Highly desirable

Sight-reading ability: Highly desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Boronia

Rehearsal venue: Private home

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Ladies - black skirt/trousers & black top; Gents - black trousers & shirt

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 2

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Welsh Church (Melbourne), St Steven's Church (Bayswater), also weddings and collaborative concerts

Examples of musical pieces performed: All Things Bright and Beautiful (Rutter), Alleluia (Randal Thompson), Ave Maria (Arcadelt), Love Fare Thee Well (Brahms), Pastime With Good Company (Henry VIII)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Secretary attends to mail and enquiries, all Choir members have input in Choir's administration

Types of Committees: none

Own collection of music scores: No