MONASH CHORALE
Information current as at MAY 2008
CONTACT DETAILS
PO BOX 790, MOUNT WAVERLEY VIC 3149
Robyn Sorensen, Secretary
(03) 9807 9624 (BH + AH)
Choir's Email Address: brirobsen@bigpond.com
Choir's Website: www.vicnet.net.au/~monchor
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Promote the enjoyment of choral singing; develop musical skills leading to public performances
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Accompanied
Year Choir formed: 1995
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 67 Desired: 70 (max)
Musical Repertoire: Classical through to modern music, Christmas Carols, folk songs as well as major choral works; the choir also performs with orchestral and theatre groups
Musical Director: To Be Advised - Monash Chorale hopes to appoint a permanent MD towards the end of 2008; in the meantime, the Choir has engaged three different conductors for its 2008 Concert Series: in May, "Stage & Screen" will be conducted by Bruce Macrae; the September concert will be conducted by Lieutenant Steven Stanke R.A.N. - this concert will feature Mozart Requiem and Puccini Gloria; Bill Simmons will direct the Christmas program in December, when Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio will be performed
No. of years in current post: n/a
Previous musical experience: n/a
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Bendigo Chorale, Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Maroondah Symphony Orchestra, Yarra Valley Singers, Waverley Concert Band, Kooyong Chamber Players, Oakleigh City Band
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No
Membership Fees: $10 Joining fee; $90 p.a. Subscription fee
Ability to read music: Desirable
Sight-reading ability: Desirable
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday
Suburb: Glen Waverley
Rehearsal venue: Redeemer Lutheran Church
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Formal black
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3
Av. No. of Performances/year: 15-20
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Glen Waverley Uniting Church, St Barnabas Church (Glen Waverley), St Andrew's Church (Brighton), MLC Auditorium (Kew), Wesley College (Glen Waverley), Mt Waverley Community Centre, Yarra Valley Grammar School, Golden Square Uniting Church (Bendigo), Phillip Island Cultural Centre
Examples of musical pieces performed: The Creation (Haydn), oratorio highlights, Christmas songs
Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: An Incorporated Society with a Constitution, managed by an annually elected committee
Types of Committees: The 12 member committee organises all choir functions and activities
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: Yes
Hiring fees apply: Yes
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