Information current as at JUNE 2008

Choir's Email Address: n/a

Choir's Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mchoir/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To celebrate cultural diversity through singing

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1992

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 15 Desired: 30

Musical Repertoire: Songs from various cultures and in various languages

Musical Director: John Howard

No. of years in current post: 3

Previous musical experience: John is a singer, performer and teacher; he is an experienced leader of workshops, teaches individuals and has a particular interest in facilitating groups and individuals in creating their own vocal soundscapes for pleasure, performance or events; John has conducted a number of choirs, has an AMusA in singing, and a great love of singing, especially in and with groups

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Australian Chinese Music Ensemble, Giao Chi Vietnamese Choir, musicians from all over the world

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $110 per 10-week term, or less for shorter terms

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday

Suburb: Footscray

Rehearsal venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: All black, with supplied scarves

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 6

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: National Gallery of Victoria; Maribyrnong, Williamstown and Yarraville Festivals

Examples of musical pieces performed: Folk songs from different cultures, newly commissioned works by local composers, including "La Murga Multicultural" performed in 2001

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Supported by FCAC Coordinator, and a Committee comprising current members

Types of Committees: Programming, Planning

Own collection of music scores: No