Information current as at OCTOBER 2023

Loz Irwin-Ray, Artistic Director, 0413 283 551

Choir's Email Address: admin@beyondthebathroom.org

Choir's Website: beyondthebathroom.org

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A choir for anyone who enjoys singing and making new friends

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2013

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25-30 Desired: 70

Musical Repertoire: Original arrangements of contemporary and traditional songs; songs are chosen by the group

Musical Director: Loz Irwin-Ray

No. of years in current post: since 2019

Previous musical experience: Loz Irwin-Ray is a Melbourne-based musician who specialises in voice, double bass, electric bass and piano; Loz covers plenty of ground in the Melbourne music scene, working as a vocalist, double bassist, electric bassist, pianist, choir director, performer, composer/song-writer, educator, arranger, session musician and curator; she typically plays and writes in genres including folk, jazz, improvisation, blues, pop, funk and neo-soul; more at www.lozirwinraymusic.wordpress.com

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Collaborative events held with other Brunswick choirs and Melbourne artists; photos from many past events are on the choir's website

Audition: No, the choir is open to all, casual drop-in or regular attendees, no experience necessary

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $18 ($15 Conc) per session for Casual singers, $130 ($115 Conc) per term for members; members also pay a $20 annual membership fee

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Brunswick

Rehearsal venue: East Brunswick Hotel, 280 Lygon St (in the piano bar)

Off-street parking: Options nearby

Performance Apparel: N/A

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: N/A

Av. No. of Performances/year: N/A

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: The choir works towards small gigs in bars and at local arts events

Examples of musical pieces performed: Stand By Me (Ben E King), Is This Love (Bob Marley and The Wailers), Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: An Incorporated Association run by a Committee of 10 members, including the Artistic Director

Types of Committees: N/A

Own collection of music scores: No