ABOUT US
Majellan Singers is an
ensemble of 12 to 16 female singers that was formed in 1990 by a group of women who share their
love of singing. It is named
after St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of mothers. The group
performs a wide variety of music; including motets, madrigals, folk
and folk-derived music, spirituals, mass settings in both Latin and
English, jazz, sacred songs, pop songs & Christmas carols. Their varied
repertoire of sacred and secular music from the 16th to
the 20th century is occasionally performed accompanied, but
the group often performs “a capella".
Majellan Singers is available for weddings, concerts, private engagements, funerals and
celebrations.
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Rehearsals
Performances
Conductor
Members
Organisation
Dress
Cost
New Members
Auditions
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We are presently working under the guidance of
Ms Kenna George.
Ms Kenna George was engaged as our conductor in August 2004. She has extensive experience in choral conducting
& is presently the Head of Music at the Caulfield Campus of Caulfield
Grammar School.
Previous conductors have included Mr. Noel Ancell (Director of the
Australian Boys Choir and the Vocal Consort) and Piroska Varga (an
internationally acclaimed choral conductor) Further information… |
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Earth to Eternity
Majellan Singers has recently released the CD “Earth to Eternity”
The cost of the CD is $15 and includes recordings of some
of our favourite songs from the past 2 years:
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| This sanctuary of my soul |
In Flanders
Fields |
| Il est bel et bon |
Welsh Lullaby |
| O Salutaris hostia |
Song for the Mira |
| What'll I do? |
The Willow Song |
| Lo Country Sports |
Rock-a-bye Baby |
| Mary had a baby |
Sweet Day |
| This Train is
Bound for Glory |
Oh No John |
| Ride the Chariot |
Bobby Shaftoe |
| May the road
rise to meet you |
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Place an order by contacting Rosemary, 9802 8663
Or
email majellans@hotmail.com
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Excerpts:
This
Sanctuary of my Soul
Ride
the Chariot
"Earth to
Eternity"
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FURTHER INFORMATION |
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Rehearsal |
Weekly on Wednesday evenings. 8:00 pm sharp to 10:00 pm. Rehearsal
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Performances |
Performance format varies. We arrange concerts of our own, or sometimes jointly with other artists, including mixed voice groups. We often sing by invitation in events, festivals or entertainment forums organised by others, also at weddings and occasionally funerals. Accompaniment, when required, is usually by piano or organ.
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Conductor |
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Members |
We are a women’s group, aged mainly in the 30s to 40s. Some of us have professional musical backgrounds, whilst others are not as experienced, but we are all learning. Since the group’s inception a low membership turnover has maintained our identity and given a stable base for the development of group skills. |
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Organisation |
The ensemble has been organised and run informally, with decisions often made in discussion after rehearsal. In 2004 we plan to formalise our legal entity to some extent. This will formalise our structure a little more. Come concert-time, everyone (including family) is happy to contribute, and the jobs are easily managed by sharing.
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Dress |
Our present outfit is all black with a bright pink/green floral scarf. Members pay for their own. |
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Cost |
The only cost involved in Majellan is a quarterly contribution to
rehearsal costs including the conductor’s honorarium.
For each member this amounts to about $70 per term.
Performances cover their own cost.
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New Members |
From time to time we recruit new members when our
membership falls below 16. At present our membership stands at
15. When we advertise for new members we are
looking for women with some music reading ability and singing ensemble experience. |
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Auditions |
Auditions are held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday evening by appointment, before our normal rehearsals, and can be arranged through any member of Majellan or by phoning Lisa 9878 9355. Please prepare a simple song, so we can hear your voice
& expect to perform some aural tests & sightreading. Potential new members are asked to be on probation for 2 rehearsals to confirm that we can all work together.
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