Information current as at JULY 2009

Eliza Carey, Coordinator, (03) 9932 3809 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Laverton Choir is open to people 16 years and over who enjoy singing; the choir's objective is to be part of the Laverton cultural fabric, and to be available to embrace opportunities to perform for the greater community

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2009

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 18 Desired: 35

Musical Repertoire: As a new choir, their repertoire is still being developed; the intention is to include a range of popular and contemporary songs fitting the skills of a burgeoning choir with the odd challenge thrown in

Musical Director: Pat Carney

No. of years in current post: since 2009

Previous musical experience: Pat Carney is a trained singer with a strong musical background, having performed for many years in choirs and opera in Melbourne; Pat conducted a community choir in Altona Meadows for 2 years, and is currently the conductor of the Heidelberg Allstars as well as the Laverton Choir

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

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $2 per week

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday

Suburb: Laverton

Rehearsal venue: Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Ave & Donald St

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: All black with corporate scarf provided

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: As a newly formed choir, the group has no performance history but intend to perform at whatever community events present themselves

Av. No. of Performances/year: As a newly formed choir, the group has no performance history but intend to perform at whatever community events present themselves

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: As a newly formed choir, the group has no performance history but intend to perform at whatever community events present themselves

Examples of musical pieces performed: As a newly formed choir, the group has no performance history but intend to perform at whatever community events present themselves

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is part of the Laverton Women's Network administered by the Laverton Community Renewal project

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: No