Information current as at AUGUST 2008

Choir's Email Address: hmnieuwenhuizen@hotmail.com

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A community and concert choir, founded as the Australian Dutch Male Choir, and having members who share a love of choral music and singing

Voice type: All Male Singers

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied and accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1990

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired: 40

Musical Repertoire: Classical, sacred music, opera, musicals, popular music, etc

Musical Director: Chris Stock

No. of years in current post: since 2007

Previous musical experience: 30 years as a professional musician, Australian Army, numerous musical productions, chorister in the St Patrick's Cathedral Choir (Melbourne)

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Brunswick Ladies Choir, Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir, Young Voices of Melbourne, Chor Farmer (Tokyo Uni of Agriculture, Japan)

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $200 p.a.

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Vermont South

Rehearsal venue: Vermont South Community House

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Navy blue blazer with choir logo, yellow shirt, tie, grey trousers, navy blue socks, black shoes

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Yarra Valley Performing Arts Centre (Ringwood), The Crossway Centre (East Burwood)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, etc.

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro area, Regional Victoria, Interstate

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of Management (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chair, 3 committee members)

Types of Committees: Social, Fundraising

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Negotiable