Information current as at MAY 2009

Choir's Email Address: shazziejs@hotmail.com

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To experience joy and fun through the communication of music in a social setting

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1998

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 30 Desired: no limit

Musical Repertoire: Contemporary music

Musical Director: Robert Dryden

No. of years in current post: since 1999

Previous musical experience: Robert has a background in music theatre and live performances, and is currently employed in the Music Department at Haileybury College (Brighton Campus)

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Southern Area Concert Band, Mordialloc Brass Band, Vocally Wild

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $50 per term (4-term year)

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday (excluding Public Holidays and term breaks)

Suburb: Cheltenham

Rehearsal venue: Southern Community Church of Christ, 2-4 Chesterville Rd

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Long black skirt and/or trousers, long sleeved black shirt (optional short sleeve dependant on weather), costuming may be subject to change depending on type of performance, but notice given well in advance

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 7

Av. No. of Performances/year: 7

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Kingston Town Hall; George Woods Reserve (Mordialloc, open air venue); Dendy Park (Brighton, open air venue); nursing homes, weddings, Eisteddfods

Examples of musical pieces performed: Advance Australia Fair, What a Wonderful World, Catch a Falling Star, Build Me Up Buttercup, Thank You for the Music, songs from musicals such as Sound of Music, My Fair Lady

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: All administrative arrangements for the Choir provided by the Choir Co-ordinator

Types of Committees: Working Committee (2 permanent members + 6 positions that change annually at the AGM)

Own collection of music scores: No