Information current as at JUNE 2009

Jill Page, Musical Director, (03) 9551 2710 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: jillpage@tpg.com.au

Choir's Website: web.aanet.com.au/u3akingston

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The choir is formed from members of Kingston University of the Third Age (U3A), which is a not-for-profit organisation that provides adult education and recreational courses for retired and semi-retired people; the choir members enjoy singing, accepting new challenges and providing quality music programs for the community

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 2005

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired: 40

Musical Repertoire: Ballads, classical, music theatre, light opera, SATB, 2 and 3 part harmonies, unison singing

Musical Director: Jill Page

No. of years in current post: since 2005

Previous musical experience: Artistic Director of Springboard Players, private singing teacher, Coordinator of Senior Classical Vocal for Mordialloc Eisteddfod

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

Audition: May be required for new members

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

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

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday mornings

Suburb: Mentone

Rehearsal venue: Mentone RSL

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Ladies - specific black shirt with Vivace Voices logo, black slacks, black stockings and shoes; Gentlemen - specific black shirt with Vivace Voices logo, black trousers, black shoes

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 6

Av. No. of Performances/year: 6

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Mentone RSL, Allan McLean Hall, Chelsea Community Centre, St Nicholas Church (Mordialloc)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Panis Angelicus (Franck), Eidelweiss, Zingari Bridal Day (Brahms), Hallelujah (Cohen), Australia My Country (James)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of Management of U3A Kingston

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No