Information current as at FEBRUARY 2006

(03) 9754 2209 or 0407 352 099 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: murdoch@hard.net.au

Choir's Website: www.drmc.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To be entertaining for older people in the community

Voice type: SATB, but currently ALL FEMALE SINGERS

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1980

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 12 Desired: 25

Musical Repertoire: Old style, light classical, show songs, gospel songs, songs that suit the older age group

Musical Director: Toni Adelman

No. of years in current post: 4

Previous musical experience: A performer in musical shows since winning Swallows Juniors; Toni has directed choirs previously in UK and Australia

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir has collaborated with local choirs, singing groups and orchestra in local performances

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No, although attendance is encouraged to maintain the performance standard Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $35 per school term, with $22 payable to Dandenong Ranges Music Council Inc for annual membership

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary if able to learn music

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Upwey

Rehearsal venue: Dandenong Ranges Music Council Community Music Centre

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Long sleeved white bloue, long black skirt, black court shoes and stockings; similar for men with shirt and trousers

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Elizabeth's Church (Dandenong North), Monbulk Senior Citizens' Centre, St Thomas' Church (Upper Ferntree Gully), St Margaret's Church (Mooroolbark)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Get On Board This Train, 'Cross the Wide Missouri, When the Glory Gets Into Your Soul, Bless 'Em All, Sally, Oh What A Beautiful Morning, Whitehorse Inn, Your Eyes, You Too!, Underneath the Arches, Hometown, Down Forget-Me-Not Lane, In Springtime, All that Life Can Be, Westering Home, Matchmaker, Sabbath Prayer, Those Were the Days, Vienna My City of Dreams, Nuns' Chorus, Ave Verum

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Management Committee

Types of Committees: see above

Own collection of music scores: Yes - a small collection

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes - a small fee