Information current as at APRIL 2011

Choir's Email Address: brirobsen@bigpond.com

Choir's Website: www.vicnet.net.au/~monchor

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: Christine Storey

No. of years in current post: since 2011

Previous musical experience: Head of Choral at Yarra Valley Grammar, Christine conducts four of the seven choirs at the school, as well as teaching voice and classroom; Christine has been guest conductor of the Australian National Choral Association’s Victorian Senior and Junior Honour Choirs, as well as several leading community and school choral programmes; Christine is currently Vice President of the Australian National Choral Association and past President of the Victorian State Chapter; as a freelance choral conductor and workshop leader, Christine specialises in vocal, choral and conducting skills for choral and singing leaders

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

Audition: Yes

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $10 Joining fee; $95 p.a. or $45 per concert Subscription fee

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Glen Waverley

Rehearsal venue: Redeemer Lutheran Church

Off-street parking: Yes

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

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

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes