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Who are we?

Turaton Music Company is a not for profit theatrical group. Our company comprises of members from diverse backgrounds, drawn together by a love of singing and theatre. Our company is headed by a committee of up to 12 members and each year puts on shows for the enjoyment and benefit of local communities.

Turaton started life in 1944 as the Tatura Male Choir, providing entertainment around the Tatura district, west of Shepparton, Victoria. In past years, the company has performed many major musicals, including The Merry Widow, The Mikado, Naughty Marietta, Die Fledermaus, H.M.S Pinafore, Show Boat and Fiddler on the Roof.

The company has changed over the years, but maintains a wide theatrical talent, both on and off-stage, of women and men with ages ranging from 17 to 70.

What do we do?

The company focuses on a May concert, with choral and solo pieces and an end of year theatrical/ music hall type of show in November. Turaton puts on these shows in conjunction with local charitable organisations, such as Lions, Rotary and Parkinsons’ Support Group, to name a few. These groups combine with Turaton to raise money for their organisations, which in turn is returned to the community in other charitable works.

Rehearsals commence in late January for the May concert and in July/August for the November show.

Would your group like to host a Turaton show?

To find out more information or to register your interest in hosting a Turaton show, please contact Justine Ryan on 0400 183 967 or email on justinewhiting@hotmail.com. Justine will provide details regarding how we organise the shows, what your group can expect from Turaton and what your group needs to do.

AGM (annual general meeting)

Turaton will be holding our AGM on Monday, 6^th of February 2012 at the Shed, 252 Pyke Rd, Mooroopna. All members, friends and potential new members are invited. We will have a BBQ tea beginning at 6.00pm with meat and bread supplied for a gold coin donation. Please bring a salad or a plate of something to share for supper.

The meeting will begin at 7.30pm and we will hear the president’s report, the treasurer’s report, then all positions will be declared vacant. A new committee will be elected for 2012. We will have a cuppa and supper break, then Geoff will run through the outline for the May concert and begin practicing the first few songs. Please phone Mario Calandro 0402 010 331 for further information.