Information current as at MARCH 2009

Werner Schluter, President, (03) 9722 2004 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: Werner09@optusnet.com.au

Choir's Website: www.germanclubtivoli.com.au/liedertafelarion.htm

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To preserve and foster German Choir singing and the German language

Voice type: ALL MALE SINGERS

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1860

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 47 Desired: 65-70

Musical Repertoire: Traditional German folks songs, classical music, sacred songs and for a variety of festive occasions

Musical Director: Valentino Gamboz

No. of years in current post: since 2008

Previous musical experience: Valentino is experienced in choir conducting, teaching music theory and history, in singing and also in instrumental tuition; he was Head of Music department at Kurunjung Secondary College from 1994 to 2007; since 2006 he has conducted the Italian Stage Band “ V. Bellini"

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Victoria Police Band, RAAF Band, various choirs from Australia and overseas (Japan, New Zealand, Germany

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $60 p.a.

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Windsor

Rehearsal venue: German Club Tivoli

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Light blue blazer, dark blue vest, dark blue trousers, red Club tie

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 10

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Concert Hall, Graham Woods Performance Centre Ringwood, Luther College Chapel, Adelaide Town Hall, Brisbane Convention Centre

Examples of musical pieces performed: Traditional German folksongs, classical opera pieces, scared songs, variations on English songs

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate/Overseas

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commitee

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: No