COMMUNITY CHORAL PROJECT 2020

COMMUNITY
CHORAL
PROJECT
2020
Performing at:
St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Friday 27 March 2020, 6.00pm and 8.00pm
Joondalup Festival
Sunday 5 April 2020, 2.00pm and 4.00pm

Creative and Musical Director: Matt Rueben James Ward

For further information call 9400 4927 or visit joondalup.wa.gov.au

Registrations close Monday 3 February 2020, 5.00pm.

Community Choral Project
Open to men and women of all ages and abilities, this is a great opportunity to participate in your community,
have some fun and learn something new.
Feeding into the City’s biggest event the Joondalup Festival, the Community Choral Project is an opportunity
for those who share a love of music to come together for seven weeks of rehearsal leading into four
performances.
The Choral project performance outcomes are changing in 2020. Participant feedback has shown a need
for a theatre style presentation for friends and family to enjoy. Therefore, the first two performances will be
held at St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig, on Friday 27 March at 6.00pm and 8.00pm. The other two
performances will be performed as a ‘flash mob’ at the Joondalup Festival during the day on Sunday 5 April
at 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
Please note: To participate in the Community Choral Project 2020 you must perform at all four performances.
There will also be a chance for choir members to audition for a soloist position. This will be explained in more
detail at the first rehearsal. Ideally, people submit video recordings this year.
The Musical Director, Matt Reuben Ward will work with some guest vocal leaders to help up-skill beginner
singers and advanced music readers.

Who can be involved?
The Community Choral Project is open to everyone, in particular those people who have always wanted to
participate in a choir but never dared. No experience is necessary and there are no auditions for chorus.
Register online from the City’s website until Monday 3 February 2020.

Concert Dates
St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Friday 27 March 2020, 6.00pm and 8.00pm
Joondalup Festival
Sunday 5 April 2020, 2.00pm and 4.00pm

Biography of Creative and Musical Director:
Matt Reuben Ward
Raised in regional WA in Carnarvon, Katanning and Albany, Matt has gone on to lead
an international career as a performer and creative director. As a performer Matt has
toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom to over 75 venues. Credits include
the Messenger in Stephen Fry’s Life to Come (Britten Theatre) and Western Union
Boy in English Touring Opera’s Olivier Award Winning Paul Bunyan (Linbury Studio
Theatre Royal Opera House Covent Garden, UK tour).
As a creative director Matt has created and directed numerous performances, with
commissions from plays to research and development programs. Working extensively in singing community
engagement, Matt has worked with Operasonic UK, Royal College of Music Sparks Family Orchestra
and Chorus London, BBC Symphony Family Orchestra and Chorus, BBC Proms Sing Plus and Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra Glyndebourne. Matt has taken workshops as part of these programs to over 50
schools and choirs between the United Kingdom and Australia.

The Repertoire
SIR ELTON JOHN
The song list is…
•   Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
•   Rocket Man
•   Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
•   Can You Feel The Love Tonight
•   Crocodile Rock
•   Tiny Dancer

Sheet Music
Sheet music will cost $30.00 per person, payable at time of registration. The charge is to cover the cost of
purchasing the music rights, original music sheets, printing and administrative costs.

Why be involved?
The City of Joondalup Community Choral project is one of the most exciting and rewarding community arts
projects in Perth. It provides people of all ages the opportunity to:
•   Develop new skills;
•   Learn from some of the best musicians in WA;
•   Connect with your community;
•   Work in a team environment; and
•   Have fun.

How many rehearsals do I need to attend?
The City encourages you to attend as many rehearsals as possible so you feel adequately prepared for the
final performances. No more than two rehearsals can be missed if you want to perform in the concerts.
As there are two different locations for performances, participants will be required to attend two full dress and
technical rehearsals.
For the performances at St Stephen’s School the dress rehearsal will be on Thursday 26 March, 6.00pm.
For the performances at the Joondalup Festival the dress rehearsal will be on Sunday 5 April, 9.00am.
All participants are required to attend all four performances.

Duty of Care
The City of Joondalup will make every effort to ensure the safety of participants in the Community Choral
Project.
The City of Joondalup has public liability insurance that indemnifies the City against any act or omission of
negligence by the City of Joondalup’s elected members, employees or volunteers.
Any person/s under 18 years of age must provide consent from a parent/guardian to participate in the project.

Photographic consent
For evaluation, documentation and marketing purposes the City may photograph and/or video throughout the
rehearsals and performances, and therefore participants must advise the City should they have any objections
to being photographed.

Important Dates
REHEARSAL/  DATE                         TIME              LOCATION
PERFORMANCE
Rehearsal 1       Thursday 6 February    6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Rehearsal 2       Thursday 13 February   6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Rehearsal 3       Thursday 20 February   6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Rehearsal 4       Thursday 27 February   6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Rehearsal 5       Thursday 5 March       6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Rehearsal 6       Thursday 12 March      6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Rehearsal 7       Thursday 19 March      6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
                                                           St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Dress Rehearsal   Thursday 26 March      6.30pm – 8.30pm   Performing Arts Theatre –
(Performance 1)                                            St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
Performance 1     Friday 27 March        5.00pm – Call     Performing Arts Theatre –
                                         6.00pm – Show 1   St Stephen’s School, Duncraig
                                         8.00pm – Show 2
Dress Rehearsal   Sunday 5 April         9.00am            Joondalup Festival (specific location TBC)
(Performance 2)
Performance 2     Sunday 5 April         1.00pm – Call     Joondalup Reception Centre
                                         2.00pm – Show 1   Joondalup Festival (specific location TBC)
                                         4.00pm – Show 2   Joondalup Festival (specific location TBC)

Rehearsal Venue Information
St Stephen’s School – 100 Doveridge Drive, Duncraig WA 6023.
The theatre is located inside the administration building, please look out for signage to help you find your way.
Parking – Choir participants are encouraged to park in the staff car park however if this is full, there is overflow
parking just off Doveridge Drive that will be available.

Contact Information
If you would like more information, please contact
Holly May, Arts Officer on:
Work:    9400 4927
Email:   holly.may@joondalup.wa.gov.au