Information current as at JANUARY 2013

This Choir operates as part of Geelong Youth Choir, 0431 981 652 (BH + AH)

Choir's Email Address: geelongyouthchoir@ymail.com

Choir's Website: www.geelongyouthchoir.com

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Bella Mama was established in 2005 by a group of Mums who wanted to come together and share their love of music and enjoyment of singing; as the years have passed, Bella Mama's members are now women of all ages (and not all Mums) who have different levels of musicianship but simply share a love of singing; creating beautiful harmonies remains the focus of their weekly rehearsals

Voice type: All Female Singers (SSA, SSAA)

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2005

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 20 Desired: no limit

Musical Repertoire: Variety of music, including World Music, folk, contemporary, African, traditional, pop, jazz

Musical Director: Catherine Stringer

No. of years in current post: since 2012

Previous musical experience: To Be Advised

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Geelong Youth Choir, Bay City Strings

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $120 per term

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): Mondays during school term dates

Suburb: Highton (Geelong)

Rehearsal venue: St Luke’s Uniting Church

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: All black with coloured scarves (provided)

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4-8

Av. No. of Performances/year: 4-8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: various local venues

Examples of musical pieces performed: Route 66, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, All That Jazz, Fields of Gold, Java Jive, Angel's Carol, When I'm 64, May It Be

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Operates under auspices of Geelong Youth Choir

Types of Committees: Management

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes