Information current as at APRIL 2011

Choir's Email Address: secretary@dvsingers.org

Choir's Website: www.dvsingers.org

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To support local music and encourage local singers

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1985

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 40+ Desired: no limit

Musical Repertoire: Stage shows (either Broadway or Gilbert & Sullivan), and an annual oratorio

Musical Director: Various members of the Diamond Valley Singers perform this function; when performing with an orchestra, the orchestra's Musical Director assumes the role of MD for the concert

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Diamond Valley Singers collaborate with the Eltham Community Orchestra for the stage show; the group also combines occasionally with the Yarra Valley Singers, Preston and Maroondah Orchestras and others

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $45 p.a. plus participation fees

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1 for Oratorios, 1-3 for Stage shows

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Diamond Creek

Rehearsal venue: Diamond Creek Uniting Church, Wensley Street

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black for Oratorios, may be varied for other performances

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3

Av. No. of Performances/year: 12

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Warrandyte High School (for Stage show), Diamond Creek Uniting Church, Eltham Community and Reception Centre, Melton Uniting Church

Examples of musical pieces performed: Messiah (Handel), Mass in C Minor and Requiem (Mozart), The Creation (Haydn), Carmina Burana (Orff), Broadway style medleys, Christmas Carols

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area, Regional Victoria

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of management organises all aspects

Own collection of music scores: Yes - some

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: No, if a not-for-profit choir