MOOD SWING
Information current as at JULY 2009
CONTACT DETAILS
Lisa Schwabe, Musical Director, 0418 319 314 (BH/AH)
Choir's Email Address: lisa@moodswingchoir.com
Choir's Website: www.moodswingchoir.com
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
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: since 2003
Previous musical experience: Studied music in New Zealand; plays saxophone and clarinet; started singing with Tongue & Groove choir in 1998, 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
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
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: $15/week, paid by the term
Ability to read music: Desirable
Sight-reading ability: Not necessary
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday
Suburb: St Kilda East
Rehearsal venue:
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Blues & Greens
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: Lean on Me, Faith (George Michael), Take the A Train (jazz), Middle of the Air (Paul Kelly)
Touring: No
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Choir is run by the Musical Director, and works with a Choreographer
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes - mostly original arrangements
Available for hire to other groups: No, not generally
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