History
Our current vision and mission were agreed in February 2011. We had a workshop with Sandy O'Neill, followed by a presentation by Mo Field, who helped us define our vision. Our vision, mission and goals were revised in February 2013 and again in April 2014 and January 2015.
Vision
We are creative musicians who inspire with heart, soul and musical excellence.
Mission
Circular Keys Chorus is dedicated to educating musicians and performing innovative a cappella harmony.
Strategic Plan 2013-2014 (reviewed February 2013)
Goal 1: Improve our score at Regional Competition in Sydney in 2014 to B+ (solid& consistent) in every category
Goal 2: Increase membership to 85 by December 2013 (but they have to be good singers)
Strategic Plan 2014-2015 (reviewed May 2014)
Goal 1: Personal responsibility - every member accepts responsibility for ensuring she meets all the required criteria to be an active member of CKC
Goal 2: Membership - increase and retain membership, and improve welfare of our members in order to retain them
Goal 3: Increase our score - go for most improved chorus in 2015; aim for A- but want B+; aim for over 610
Goal 4: Profile - Increase our profile in the community: who we ae and what we do; and promote barbershop singing as a great lifestyle choice
Goals (reviewed January 2015)
GOAL 1: Personal Responsibility
1. Every member accepts responsibility for ensuring she meets all the required criteria to be an active member of CKC.
2. This includes: attendance at rehearsals; is in good standing; note, word, breath and choreography perfect for every song, ready for every performance
Personal responsibility means:
- Good attendance - 6 out of 8 rehearsals as a minimum
- Punctual arrival at rehearsal so as to participate in ALL vocal work
- Learn songs and be off paper by the date specified on the website (generally 4 weeks after release to members, may be less)
- Members are expected to be independently capable of performing their choreography within 4 weeks of the routine being taught
GOAL 2: Membership
- Increase and retain membership
- Improve welfare of our members in order to retain them
GOAL 3: Increase our score
- Go for most improved in 2015
- Aim for A- but want B+
- Aim for over 610
GOAL 4: Profile
- Increase our profile in the community: who we are and what we do
- Promote barbershop singing as a great lifestyle choice
