Information current as at MAY 2008

(03) 9434 2429 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: asthuringer@hotmail.com

Choir's Website: skut.svenskakyrkan.se/melbourne/choir.html

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To perform at various cultural events in the Scandinavian communities

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1981

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired: 30

Musical Repertoire: Folk music and Church music in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish

Musical Director: Staffan Thuringer

No. of years in current post: since 1989

Previous musical experience: 1962 - 1967: accompanist at St Eriks Catholic Cathedral Choir (Stockholm); 1963 - 1979: organist and choir master at Marie Bebadelse Catholic Church (Stockholm, Sweden); 1987 - 1993: deputy organist in various churches around Melbourne; since 1993: organist and Choir master at St Andrews Uniting Church (Footscray, 3 Sundays/month); since 1989: organist and choir master at The Swedish Church (Toorak)

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Concordia Mandolin Orchestra, SYRENA (a Polish Choir), St Andrews Uniting Church choir (Footscray)

Audition: Yes - sing a very basic melody in tune, have an interest in Scandinavian culture

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: None, but membership of the Swedish Church is a requirement (less than $50 p.a.)

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Toorak

Rehearsal venue: The Swedish Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: White shirts, black pants or skirts, red scarves/ties/etc (supplied by the choir)

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 15

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: The Swedish Church (Toorak), Federation Square, German Lutheran Church (East Melbourne), Danish Club (Middle Park)

Examples of musical pieces performed: God so loved the world (Stainer), Jesu joy of man's desiring (Bach), Swedish and Danish pieces: Uti var hage (Alfven), Morgensang (Gade)

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Interstate/Overseas

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Conductor is also the administrator; temporary committees are formed for fund raising events; finances are under the umbrella of The Swedish Church

Types of Committees: see above

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: No