Information current as at APRIL 2015

Choir's Email Address: manager@gloriana.com.au

Choir's Website: www.gloriana.com.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Gloriana is a Melbourne-based vocal ensemble of approximately 30 voices founded in 1994 by its Director Andrew Raiskums; Gloriana's programs traverse a wide range of genres and styles but focuses on the "a cappella" performance of Renaissance and contemporary choral music

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1994

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 28 Desired: Varies depending on repertoire

Musical Repertoire: Emphasis on European Renaissance and contemporary

Musical Director: Andrew Raiskums

No. of years in current post: since 1994

Previous musical experience: Refer to gloriana.com.au/about-the-director

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Chamber ensembles, period instruments and organ as required

Audition: Yes - with the Musical Director

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: none

Ability to read music: Essential

Sight-reading ability: Essential

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Monday

Suburb: Fitzroy

Rehearsal venue: St Mark's Anglican Church

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Black evening wear

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 6

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: St Mark's Fitzroy, Sacred Heart Carlton, Trinity College Chapel, Ormond College Chapel, 333 Collins St, St Paul's Cathedral

Examples of musical pieces performed: Vespers (Rachmaninov), 1610 Vespers (Monteverdi), St John Passion (Bach), Figure Humaine (Poulenc), Choir Concerto (Schnittke), Messiah (Handel), Spem in alium (Tallis)

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: General Manager

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes