Information current as at APRIL 2009

Edwina Harrison, Music Director, 0403 374 150

Choir's Email Address: edwina.harrison@gmail.com

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

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The group thrives on producing tight harmonies with dazzling energy; they have recorded their first CD, and were thrilled to perform at Monash City Council's Carols by Candlelight 2005, in front of 20,000 people

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2005

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 8 Desired:

Musical Repertoire: From the Andrews Sisters to Abba

Musical Director: Edwina Harrison

No. of years in current post: since 2005

Previous musical experience: Edwina has a BMus (Hons) from Australian Catholic University majoring in conducting and voice; she has studied conducting in Europe and is an international first prize winning vocalist; she has conducted 7 ensembles in her career including a production of Guys and Dolls

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

Audition: Yes - aural and range testing

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $11 per rehearsal

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Box Hill North

Rehearsal venue: n/a

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Black shirt and bottoms with tie supplied

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year:

Av. No. of Performances/year:

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Red Scooter, The Muse Bar, Monash Carols by Candle Light, Monash City Council Offices

Examples of musical pieces performed: Chatanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Somewhere (West Side Story), Mamma Mia, You Can't Hurry Love

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Treasurer

Types of Committees: All decisions are made by the group

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No