Information current as at AUGUST 2006

(03) 8707 0031 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: suekirkpatrick@optusnet.com.au

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A combined community choir comprising 4 a cappella choirs from the Mornington Peninsula for performance at various community and Melbourne events; the choir provides an opportunity to sing in a large group of singers with varied experience, and occasional members are welcome

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Mainly unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2003

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 60 Desired: 1000!

Musical Repertoire: World Music, contemporary a cappella, original and a little Pop

Musical Director: Sue Kirkpatrick

No. of years in current post: 3

Previous musical experience: Sue has been involved in community music making for 12 years, is the director of 4 community choirs, and a music specialist in primary schools

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Part of Sing For Water Choir, Melbourne Millenium Chorus

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $10/$8 weekly, reduced term fees available

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Varies

Suburb: Mornington/Frankston area

Rehearsal venue: Varies

Off-street parking: n/a

Performance Apparel: Black clothing with rainbow scarf (provided)

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 5

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Opening of Botannic Gardens "Australia Garden" (Cranbourne), Fundraiser for East Timor with Kirsty Sword-Gusmao (Mt Eliza), Mornington Food and Wine Festival, Frankston Foreshore Life in the City Program, Mornington's Australia Day Festival

Examples of musical pieces performed: Khumbaya (Soweto Gospel Choir), Awaken the Garden (original composition by S. Kirkpatrick), Let it Be (Beatles), Babathandaza (African), Salaam (Hebrew), O le Mu (Samoa), Lion Sleeps Tonight (orig. arrangement), Beds Are Burning (Midnight Oil)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Choir is administered by Director with occasional assistance from members

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No