Information current as at JUNE 2008

Heidi Duncan

Choir's Email Address: heidieliseduncan@gmail.com

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A community choir offering a welcoming and enjoyable place for all people to come and sing

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2008

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 28 Desired: 30+

Musical Repertoire: Traditional spirituals and contemporary gospel, including compositions and arrangements by the directors

Musical Directors: Heidi Duncan, Emily Giliam, Tracey Hogue

No. of years in current post: since 2008

Previous musical experience: All directors have Bachelor of Music degrees, and most have teaching qualifications; experienced in music teaching and choir directing

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

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: none

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday, during school terms, 5.45pm-7.15pm

Suburb: Carlton

Rehearsal venue: St Jude's Church, cnr Lygon and Palmerston Sts (enter via the big steps)

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: TBA

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Jude's Good Friday service

Examples of musical pieces performed: Were you there? (Trad.), Nothing but the blood of Jesus (new arrangement by Michael Morrow), Are you looking? (Nicky Chiswell), pieces composed by directors

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Choir is organised by the music directors

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No