EXCELSIS
Information current as at MARCH 2022
CONTACT DETAILS
Megan Wallace, Secretary, 0450 067 546 (AH)
Choir's Email Address: info@excelsis.org.au
Choir's Website: excelsis.org.au
DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR
Vision statement / Artistic goals: Singing a broad range of repertoire with excellence, in liturgical and concert settings
Voice type: SATB
Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied
Year Choir formed: 2013
No. of Singing Members - Currently: 46 Desired: 60
Musical Repertoire: Everything from Thomas Tallis to Eric Whiteacre, from African chant to Gospel
Musical Director: Tom Buchanan
No. of years in current post: since 2013
Previous musical experience: Director of multiple choirs in Melbourne, guest conductor for local and international choral festivals, BMus(Hons)
Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Yarra Philharmonic Orchestra, various choirs locally and internationally
JOINING REQUIREMENTS
Audition: Yes - an audition is required to perform in concerts or major public events; singers are welcome to attend rehearsals and sing for regular liturgical events without audition
Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes
Membership Fees: None
Ability to read music: Highly Desirable
Sight-reading ability: Desirable
REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS
Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1
Usual rehearsal night(s): Thursday
Suburb: Mt Waverley
Rehearsal venue: Holy Family Parish Hall
Off-street parking: Yes
PERFORMANCES
Performance Apparel: Concert dress or dinner suit and bow-tie
Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 3
Av. No. of Performances/year: 6
Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Melbourne Recital Centre, Deakin Edge Auditorium, Federation Square, St Patrick's Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral, Manila Cathedral (The Phillipines)
Examples of musical pieces performed: Cantique de Jean Racine (Faure), Baba Yetu (Tin), When Thou Commandest (Miškinis), Dahil sa Iyo (Velarde), Jubilate Deo (Anglea)
Touring: Yes - Regional Victoria, Overseas
CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION
Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Committee of Management
Types of Committees: General
MUSIC LIBRARY
Own collection of music scores: Yes
Available for hire to other groups: No
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