Information current as at AUGUST 2006

(03) 8707 0031 (BH + AH)

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

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A Gospel Choir, to sing for enjoyment and grow together musically, with occasional community performance

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2002

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 16 Desired:

Musical Repertoire: Mainly Gospel and peace songs with some World Music, contemporary a cappella, original and a little Pop

Musical Director: Sue Kirkpatrick

No. of years in current post: 4

Previous musical experience: Sue has been involved in community music making for 12 years, is the director of 4 community choirs, and a music specialist in primary schools

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Two Bays Choir, Sing For Water Choir, Melbourne Millenium Chorus

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $8/$7 weekly, reduced term fees available

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Friday

Suburb: Mornington

Rehearsal venue: St Peter's Anglican Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black clothing with blue scarf (provided)

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Peters and St MacCartans Churches (Mornington), Mt Martha Carols by Candlelight, Brotherhood of St Laurence concert; with Two Bays Choir: Opening of Botannic Gardens "Australia Garden" (Cranbourne), Fundraiser for East Timor with Kirsty Sword-Gusmao (Mt Eliza)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Khumbaya (Soweto Gospel Choir), Awaken the Garden (original composition by S. Kirkpatrick), Let it Be (Beatles), Thula Sizwe (African), Salaam (Hebrew), Prayer Wheel (Trad. Gospel), various Alleluias

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Choir is administered by Secretary and Director with occasional assistance from members

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No