Information current as at MARCH 2009

Choir's Email Address: info@maroondahsingers.org.au

Choir's Website: www.maroondahsingers.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The choir is a non-profit organisation formed by people who enjoy singing; the choir also arranges fundraising performances for other groups

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1968

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 75 Desired: 80+

Musical Repertoire: Middle-of-the-road music - evergreens, music from shows, modern numbers, sacred music if required

Musical Director: Jules Cseszko

No. of years in current post: since 2009

Previous musical experience: Jules has extensive experience as both a choral and orchestral conductor internationally and in Victoria; he studied under John Hopkins OBE for a Master's degree in Conducting at the University of Melbourne, and as a Research Trainee he conducted the Melbourne University Orchestra on numerous occasions; Jules has a passion for tutoring and has directed many youth orchestras and choirs from primary to undergraduate, and he has been engaged by several community orchestras and choirs, most recently Mornington Peninsula Chorale and the Monash Chorale; Jules plans to extend his links with choral music in USA with a conducting tour in 2009

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Orchestras, other choirs, Maroondah Carols

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: available on application

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Mitcham

Rehearsal venue: Mountview Uniting Church Hall

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Uniform is available for purchase by members

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 10

Av. No. of Performances/year: 10

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Melbourne Concert Hall, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Whitehorse Centre, various country towns throughout Victoria, Carols by Candlelight at Puffing Billy (Emerald Lake Park & Gembrook), Croydon, Berwick and City of Whitehorse (Nunawading)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Varied music programmes to suit all tastes

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: 5 Executive Members, and 5 Members on a General Committee

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No