What sort of music do you sing?
Our repertoire covers traditional works from the classic choral tradition, but often includes arrangements of folk, spiritual and popular songs, all sung with careful attention to detail and musicianship.
Check out our Repertoire page for specifics.
Is there a mission statement?
The choir provides a musical haven where women committed to choral music can achieve choral excellence, in a spirit of harmony and elation.
How often does the Choir perform?
Elation generally gives three performances a year - in May, September and December. There are generally 'carry-over' items from one concert to another, and one year to another.
Do singers have to sing in performances?
Yes.
Elation is not a 'drop-in' choir. We are formally structured and balanced to create the best choral sound. H
owever any singers who know they are not available on the performance date may rehearse with the choir until the two pre-performance rehearsals. This allows for the balancing and positioning of choir members.
Does Elation ever sing unaccompanied?
About 50 percent of the repertoire is sung a cappella.
How many are in the choir?
In December 2006, there were
35 active members. Elation has an upper limit of 48.
How long has Elation been going?
Since 18 January
2001.
How did Elation begin?
In December 2000, Leigh was asked to form an ad hoc choir to sing at The Age carol service at St James' Old Cathedral, in
West Melbourne.
The rehearsal and performance were so enjoyable and successful that the group was resolved to meet again.
Thus Elation was born!
On Thursday 18 January 2001, Elation began rehearsing in St Andrew's
Uniting
Church hall,
Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.
The first concert was two months later in St Andrew's
Uniting
Church at a 'Food for the Barn' Charity Concert.
What is the story behind Elation's logo?
How do I join Elation?
Can I join if I can only come sometimes?
No. The rehearsals are sequenced to ensure a concert program is fully prepared by the due
date.
How much does it cost?
As of 1 January 2010, membership Fees are
$75 per term for 4 terms p.a.
There is also a Song Book to buy @ $10.
When are the rehearsals?
Once a week on Thursday evenings from 7.30 - 9.50 pm. There is also an optional 'Elation Support' note learning rehearsal each Monday evening for an hour and a half.
Where are the rehearsals?
In Balwyn.
Is there off-street parking at the rehearsal venue?
No
What is the choir uniform for performances?
Your own black top, black full-length skirt or pants, black shoes and hose and gold jewellery; the Choir supplies a gold stole.
Who administers the choir?
The Choir is managed by the Founding Choir Director, with the voluntary assistance of choir members. All choir members undertake to assist with the running of the choir in whatever way suits them. For Administration contact details go to our Contact Elation page.
