Information current as at APRIL 2007

(03) 9725 0995

Choir's Email Address: benella2@bigpond.com

Choir's Website: n/a

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The choir was started for the pleasure of its members and the community; any donations received go to charities, such as Camp Quality, Canteen, Peter McCallum Cancer Institute; the name of the choir is taken from the Aboriginal language meaning "Praise"

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1960

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 16 Desired: 16

Musical Repertoire: Music from Broadway shows, negro spirituals, sacred music, and many others

Musical Director: Ben Abbenhuys

No. of years in current post: 14

Previous musical experience: Experience with various choirs as singer and conductor

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

Audition: No; membership preference for singers between 40-60 years of age

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: $100 p.a.

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Desirable but not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Boronia

Rehearsal venue: Uniting Church, Boronia

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Top supplied by choir, long black skirt by the members

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: various

Av. No. of Performances/year: 25 - 30

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Churches, Retirement Village venues, Community Centres, etc.; majority of performances are during the day-time

Examples of musical pieces performed: Varied programs to suit all tastes

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No