Information current as at APRIL 2021

David Alexander, Treasurer, 0407 198 196

Bettina Spivakovsky, Musical Director, 0412 941 722 (preferably by text)

Choir's Email Address: david@thepeopleschoir.com.au

Choir's Website: thepeopleschoir.com.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: To bring all people together who enjoy singing and socialising through music; to help them find their voice and encourage everyone to enjoy making new friendships through music and singing

Voice type: SATB

Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied

Year Choir formed: 2015

No. of Singing Members - Currently: 55 Desired: 100

Musical Repertoire: Rock, pop, gospel, music theatre, folk and classic hits

Musical Director: Bettina Spivakovsky

No. of years in current post: since 2019

Previous musical experience: Bettina has a broad array of experience as a performing and recording singing artist, pianist, composer, arranger, actor, comedy writer and director, both locally and abroad; she is also a music teacher and choir leader, with a focus on teaching music to people including those living with disabilities; Bettina established Upfront Events, one of Australia's leading entertainment agencies and event companies, which has been in operation for the past 30 years

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: With One Voice/ creativity.com

Audition: No

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: No Concerts: No

Membership Fees: $100 per term

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1 - the choir is socially distanced and has all COVID SAFE PROTOCOLS in place

Usual rehearsal night(s): Tuesday

Suburb: Malvern East

Rehearsal venue: Stonnington Uniting Church - Ewing Memorial Hall, 59 Burke Rd

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: Black shirts/T-shirts, and purple scarves

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 1

Av. No. of Performances/year: 2 or as required

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Dandenong Multicultural Festival, Clarinda Disability Centre Christmas Party, private functions

Examples of musical pieces performed: Gospel medleys, popular songs - Besame Mucho, Bohemian Rhapsody, Lion sleeps Tonight, Under the Boardwalk, River Deep Mountain high, Born Free, Hallelujah, Bridge over Troubled Water

Touring: No

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: The Choir is registered as a Not-For-Profit organisation, with a Code of conduct, Risk policy and Privacy policy

Types of Committees: as above

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: Yes

Hiring fees apply: Yes, to cover photocopying