RUBIES IN THE KITCHEN

RUBIES IN THE KITCHEN RUBIES IN THE KITCHEN

Information current as at MARCH 2009

CONTACT DETAILS

Kay Morton, Musical Director, 0418 514 899

Choir's Email Address: rubiesinthekitchen@gmail.com

Choir's Website: www.rubiesinthekitchen.com

DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To sing and perform a variety of musical genres,to have fun and to perform to the best of our ability

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2003

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 10 Desired: 10

Musical Repertoire: World music (African, Bulgarian, Polish, Polynesian), madrigals, folk music, pop/jazz, gospel, original compositions (mostly written by the Musical Director)

Musical Director: Kay Morton

No. of years in current post: since 2003

Previous musical experience: BA Hons (Music) - La Trobe University, MA (Composition) - Monash University, extensive choral singing experience (including Astra Choir, Borboletta, Just Add Water, Women on the Verge); previous co-Musical Director of Women on the Verge

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: n/a

JOINING REQUIREMENTS

Audition: Yes - a short, informal audition with the director, to check vocal range and compatibility with the group

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $10 per week, small discount if paid by term

Ability to read music: Highly desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Bentleigh

Rehearsal venue:

Off-street parking: No

PERFORMANCES

Performance Apparel: Black top and skirt/pants with a splash of Ruby (e.g. earrings, necklace, scarf)

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: Varies

Av. No. of Performances/year: 5

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Federation Square, Glen Eira Party in the Park, Eureka Tower, Swinburne University, Glen Eira Town Hall, Hawthorn Town Hall, Butterfly Ball, Tony Backhouse workshop (guest performers)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Sermonette (Nat Adderley, arr. Kay Morton), Senzenina (South Africa), On Children (Sweet Honey in the Rock), Fever, River (Kay Morton ), Po gorach dolinach (Polish), The Sandman (Brahms), California Dreaming, Polegnala (Bulgarian)

Touring: No

CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: n/a

Types of Committees: n/a

MUSIC LIBRARY

Own collection of music scores: No

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