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Information current as at SEPTEMBER 2023

CONTACT DETAILS

Sue Kirkpatrick, Musical Director, 0468 929 404

Choir's Email Address: twobayscommunitymusic@gmail.com

Choir's Website: twobayscommunitymusic.weebly.com and facebook.com/singoutloudchoirs/

DETAILS ABOUT THE CHOIR

Vision statement / Artistic goals: A community choir, to sing for enjoyment and grow together musically, with occasional community performance

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Mainly unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2000

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired: Any

Musical Repertoire: World Music, contemporary a cappella, original and a little Pop

Musical Director: Sue Kirkpatrick

No. of years in current post: since 2000

Previous musical experience: Sue is currently the Director of 2 community choirs, and has been involved in community music making for many years, as well as being a music specialist in primary schools

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Part of Mornington Peninsula's Two Bays Choir, Sing For Water Choir, Melbourne Millenium Chorus

JOINING REQUIREMENTS

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes, leading up to performances Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $15/$12 weekly plus an annual $20 membership fee

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

REHEARSAL ARRANGEMENTS

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Mornington

Rehearsal venue: St Marks Uniting Church, Barkley St

Off-street parking: Yes

PERFORMANCES

Performance Apparel: Black, aqua and jade green clothing

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 4

Av. No. of Performances/year: 8

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Opening of Botanic Gardens "Australia Garden" (Cranbourne), Mornington Peninsula Choral Festival, Flinders Fringe Fest, Men's Shed Celebration (Dromana), Seniors Week

Examples of musical pieces performed: Ngarra Burra Ferra, Siya Hamba, Thunder, Shut de Door

Touring: No

CHOIR'S ADMINISTRATION

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is administered by Two Bays Community Music Inc, an incorporated group with an elected committee created to support community music on the Peninsula

Types of Committees: As above

MUSIC LIBRARY

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No

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