Information current as at FEBRUARY 2009

Michael Stone, Secretary, 0422 396 346 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: info@theproclaimers.org.au

Choir's Website: www.theproclaimers.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The purpose of The Proclaimers is taken from 2nd Corinthians, Chapter 4, Verse 5: “it is not ourselves we proclaim; we proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants, for Jesus sake”

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1966

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

Musical Repertoire: The Proclaimers draw inspiration from a wide range of musical influences; their repertoire includes styles from early American gospel, to tight accapella harmonies and contemporary Christian rock

Musical Director: Emily Hales

No. of years in current post: since 2008

Previous musical experience: Emily studied music for 10 years, plays the piano, has sung with many vocal groups and bands; she sang with the choir for 2 years before taking on the role of MD, where she arranges all new songs introduced to the choir

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Diamond Valleys Singers, Bendigo Gospel Festival, Combined Banyule choirs events

Audition: Yes - a basic, low-stress audition where a person’s vocal range and ability to sing with accompaniment is determined; Joining age is 15-35 years

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $30 p.a.

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Rosanna

Rehearsal venue: Rosanna Baptist Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: The choir supplies performers with uniforms, but members must have their own black pants or skirt

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 10

Av. No. of Performances/year: 10

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Various church services, festivals, halls and aged-care facilities, Bendigo Gospel Festival, TV appearances, MCG, various Church services, outdoors at Whitehorse Festival and Banyule Carols, Ivanhoe Girls Grammar performing arts centre, Carolling on Ivanhoe Boulevard during Christmas lights

Examples of musical pieces performed: Oh Happy Day, Wade in the water, I believe, Wonder why, He will make a way, Angels medley

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area, and occasionally regional Victoria

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Executive committee made up of Chairperson, Musical Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Producer, Technical Director, Worship Director, and 2 non-portfolio members

Types of Committees: Social / Executive

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No