Choir's Email Address: rdry5797@bigpond.net.au

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

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Have lots of fun, learning some new songs and different techniques in singing

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 2003

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 50 Desired:

Musical Repertoire: Musicals, contemporary, medleys, gospel, etc

Musical Director: Robert Dryden

No. of years in current post: since 2003

Previous musical experience: Director of Music at Haileybury College Castlefield, Teaching degree (secondary), piano degree, performed in over 30 amateur musical productions, sung in various church/community choirs, performer in a band

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Joyful Strains

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $90 (Conc. $81) per 10 week term

Ability to read music: Desirable

Sight-reading ability: Desirable

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Sandringham

Rehearsal venue: Sandybeach Centre

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel:

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 5

Av. No. of Performances/year: 5

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Bayside Carols in the Park, Kingston Town Hall Concert, Mordialloc Eistedfod, West Brighton Club, community functions

Examples of musical pieces performed:

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir:

Types of Committees:

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No