Information current as at DECEMBER 2013

Heidi McDermott, Musical Director

Choir's Email Address: postpunkchoir@gmail.com

Choir's Website: www.postpunkchoir.com

Vision statement / Artistic goals: The accent is on having fun while being challenged, and to develop a repertoire that is funky, fabulous and entertaining

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2013

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 15 Desired: 20-30

Musical Repertoire: Divinyls, Madonna, Aluka, Henry Mancini, Bangin' Rackettes and more

Musical Director: Heidi McDermott

No. of years in current post: since 2013

Previous musical experience: Director of Melbourne Singers of Gospel, member of Heart'n Soul, The Mocking Birds, The Sunbeams; Heidi arranges for a cappella choirs, runs vocal workshops, and specialises in a cappella singing

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

Audition: No, but you must be able to sing in tune, previous choral experience desirable

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes, min. 75% attendance per term Concerts: Yes, min. 75% attendance per term

Membership Fees: $120 ($60 conc), based on 10 week term, price may vary, fees must be paid upfront per term, NO casual attendance

Ability to read music: Desirable but not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): Wednesday

Suburb: Preston

Rehearsal venue: Preston Baptist Church Hall, Cnr Gilbert Rd and Cramer St

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: nothing specified

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2

Av. No. of Performances/year: 3

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: TBA

Examples of musical pieces performed: Material Girl, Love Letter, Boys In Town, Bedazzled

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The choir is currently managed by the MD, Heidi McDermott

Types of Committees: n/a

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes