Information current as at DECEMBER 2006

(03) 9821 0282 (BH) (c/- U3A Office)

Choir's Email Address: choir@u3ahawthorn.org.au

Choir's Website: choir.u3ahawthorn.org.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The Choir is formed from members of the University of the Third Age (U3A) Hawthorn, which is a community self-help organisation providing a range of adult education and recreational courses for retired and semi-retired people

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1984

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 45 Desired: 50

Musical Repertoire: Ballads, classical, works by Bach, Handel, Verdi and other well known composers, as well as songs from the shows, eg. musical comedy; most works are sung SATB but some are TB, SA or in unison

Musical Director: Judith Chipman

No. of years in current post:

Previous musical experience:

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir has performed with a number of other choirs in massed choral events

Audition: Yes, may be required for new members; membership of U3A Hawthorn is a prerequisite of choir membership

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $40 annual membership subscription to U3A Hawthorn, which also provides access to many other courses of U3A

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday mornings

Suburb: Camberwell

Rehearsal venue: St David's Uniting Church

Off-street parking: Yes - limited

Performance Apparel: Women - Black skirt or slacks, black top, black stockings and shoes; Men - Dark jacket, grey trousers, white shirt with collar and tie

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Hawthorn Town Hall, Leonda Reception Centre, Salvation Army Citadel (Camberwell)

Examples of musical pieces performed:

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of Management operating within the structure of U3A Hawthorn

Types of Committees: as above

Own collection of music scores:

Available for hire to other groups:

Hiring fees apply: