Information current as at MARCH 2008

Choir's Email Address: contact@fdsingers.com

Choir's Website: www.fdsingers.com

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To perform the rich repertoire of music for male ensemble - classical, popular, barbershop

Voice type: All Male Singers

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1996

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 8 Desired: 16

Musical Repertoire: Ranges from Gregorian Chants, and across the eras - Cherubini, Faure, shanties, spirituals, barbershop, folk, popular

Musical Director: Faye Dumont

No. of years in current post: 14

Previous musical experience: Wide range of musical experience, from chamber choirs to massed choirs

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Melbourne Women's Choir, Melbourne Chamber Choir

Audition: Yes - a song, exercises, sight reading

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $300 p.a. (full fee); student/conc. fee $200 p.a.

Ability to read music: Highly desirable

Sight-reading ability: Highly desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: East Melbourne

Rehearsal venue:

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Dinner suit and provided bow tie

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 3 - 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Johns Church Southgate, Montsalvat, Rippon Lea ballroom, Melba Hall, churches

Examples of musical pieces performed: Cherubini, Bach, Faure sacred music; spirituals, shanties, barbershop quartets, folk arrangements, popular arrangements

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

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Board of Faye Dumont Singers, the Choir by its own agreement

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes