Information current as at AUGUST 2012

Therese Virtue, MUSIC DIRECTOR, (03) 9417 3550 (BH)

Choir's Email Address: therese@boite.com.au

Choir's Website: www.livingstone.org.au/program/music/

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To give members of an unauditioned community choir opportunities to develop an eclectic repertoire of beautiful songs from a diverse range of cultures, where singing is part of everyday living and to sing those songs in a range of contexts for audiences for themselves and always for fun

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 1992

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 25 Desired:

Musical Repertoire: Eclectic - varied world music

Musical Director: Therese Virtue

No. of years in current post: since 1992

Previous musical experience: Experienced performer, both as soloist and in various groups

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Shared concerts with Chocolate Lilies, performances for Government and private events, Awarded for community services in City of Banyule; many performances given at various local and community events

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: Yes, by negotiation

Membership Fees: Term fee paid to Livingstone Community Centre - see Choir's website for details

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Friday morning, 10am to 12 noon

Suburb: Ivanhoe

Rehearsal venue: Livingstone Community Centre, cnr Livingstone St and Waterdale Rd

Off-street parking: No

Performance Apparel: Red and black

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: Concert repertoire is selected appropriate to the event from an existing repertoire of more than 150 songs

Av. No. of Performances/year: 6-10

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Local Festivals, Petrie Park Hall, Ivanhoe Uniting Church, Federation Square, Unitarian Church (East Melbourne)

Examples of musical pieces performed: Concert repertoire is selected appropriate to the event from an existing repertoire of more than 150 songs

Touring: Yes - for very special occasions

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: Informal

Types of Committees: Informal roles filled by choir members when needed

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Available by negotiation

Hiring fees apply: By negotiation