 The Coro Furlan was formed over 30 years ago by a group of Italian singers under the direction of Gianpietro Canil, who is still our conductor. The men all enjoy a sense of camaraderie, jokes and friendship; and when it comes to singing we unite in voice to bring out a song to please our and the audience's senses. We strive to do our best and under the tutelage of Gianpietro. We have a large repertorie of good songs. The rehearsals are held weekly and the performances are very regular throughout the year. Vision statement: To maintain their friulano cultural heritage in song Voice type: All male singers Choir performs: Both accompanied & unaccompanied Year Choir formed: 1975 No. of Singing Members: Currently: 22 Desired: 28 [information current as of May 2006] Musical Repertoire: In English: Battle Hymn of the Republic, I am Australian, You'll never walk alone; 20 Italian songs, 10 Latin, 10 Veneto dialect, 30 Friulano Musical Director: Gianpietro Canil No. of years in current post: 33 (Founder of the Choir) [information current as July 2008] Previous musical experience: Gianpietro has always sung in choirs and learnt singing in Italy; he has honed his skills with practice for the past 40 years Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: The Choir has sung with other multicultural groups, and mainly in festivals, e.g. Daylesford, Port Fairy |