Information current as at DECEMBER 2016

Linda George, Music Director, 0401 866 358

Choir's Email Address: lindageorge8@bigpond.com

Choir's Website: None

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To get together a group of people who love to sing but aren't necessarily experienced, and to sing a wide variety of contemporary and world music pieces suited to the choirs skills

Voice type: All Female Singers

Choir performs: Choir has not yet started to perform

Year Choir formed: 2012

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 8 Desired: 18

Musical Repertoire: A wide variety of contemporary and world music pieces

Musical Director: Linda George

No. of years in current post: since 2012

Previous musical experience: Music teacher, singer and performer

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: N/a

Audition: Yes - singers must be able to sing in tune, and ability to sing in harmony is highly desirable but not necessary

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Not yet

Membership Fees: None

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Melbourne CBD

Rehearsal venue: 2504/265 Exhibition St, Melb (next door to the Marriott Hotel)

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: None yet

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: None yet

Av. No. of Performances/year: None yet

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: None yet

Examples of musical pieces performed: The choir is rehearsing songs by the Beatles, Abba, Joni Mitchell

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The group governs itself and votes on material with the Music Director making the final choice for the material best suited to the group; all age groups welcome

Types of Committees:

Own collection of music scores: Yes, and a some backing tracks

Available for hire to other groups: No