Information current as at MAY 2004

0418 319 314 (BH/AH)

Choir's Email Address: nevnlisa@yahoo.com.au

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A fun group of people who come together once a week to sing; they enjoy performing a varied repertoire; choregraphy/movement is a big part of performances

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Mostly unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2001

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 17 Desired: 16-20

Musical Repertoire: Very varied - pop, jazz, African, gospel, folk, bit of classical - both simple and complex songs and arrangements

Musical Director: Lisa Schwabe

No. of years in current post: 2

Previous musical experience: Studied music in New Zealand; plays saxophone and clarinet; started singing with a Choir 6 years ago, then took over as MD; arranges songs for this Choir and for other groups

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir has combined with other community groups in the St Kilda East area for past performances

Audition: Yes - a simple audition to establish that people can pitch notes and sing a melody; previous experience in choirs very desirable

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $12/week, paid monthly in advance

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: St Kilda East

Rehearsal venue:

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Pinks, puples, reds, oranges, sparkle - very colourful

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 3

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Retro Cafe, Retreat Hotel

Examples of musical pieces performed: Just the Way You Look Tonight, California Dreaming, Cry Me A River, Lean On Me, Faith (George Michael)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Choir is run by the Musical Director, and works with a Choreographer

Own collection of music scores: Yes - mostly original arrangements

Available for hire to other groups: No, not generally