Information current as at DECEMBER 2005

(03) 9434 2429 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: asthuringer@hotmail.com

Choir's Website: www.footscray.unitingchurch.org.au/choir.htm

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Choir sings every Sunday in St Andrews Uniting Church, Footscray, usually performing an Introit and an Anthem; hymns are sung in traditional 4 part harmony; a cantata is performed before Easter and Christmas

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: Late 1800s

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 12 Desired: 15

Musical Repertoire: Anthems, mainly from the Victorian era

Musical Director: Staffan Thuringer

No. of years in current post: 13

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: The Scandinavian Choir of Melbourne, Footscray-Yarraville City Band

Audition: Yes - Some sight-reading ability, previous choir experience desirable

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: None

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday

Suburb: Footscray

Rehearsal venue: St Andrews Uniting Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Choir gowns supplied

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2 Cantatas

Av. No. of Performances/year: approx. 50 Church services

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Andrews Uniting Church (308 Barkly Street, Footscray), Western Hospital (Footscray)

Examples of musical pieces performed: The Nativity (Cantata, Eric Thiman), Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (JS Bach), Break forth into joy (Caleb Simper)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Conductor is also the administrator

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Subject to negotiation