Choir

music

Music is all around us. Birds sing, dryers hum, the wind whistles, the universe vibrates. The sun and moon keep time. And human beings join in with their own songs and rhythms, timbres and harmonies. It usually begins with singing.

singing

Singing and talking, laughing and crying, exclaiming and whispering: all these sounds we make with our voices to express and communicate. We breathe in and discover we've inhaled energy. When we exhale with purpose and power and sound, we sing. We heighten and express our feelings. When we combine them with words, we deepen our thoughts and share our ideas, our experiences, our selves.

learning

Exploring. Human beings are driven to explore their world, their oceans, mountains, solar system, their minds and experiences, beliefs and feelings. We explore alone or together, but never in isolation. We use the findings of others to find new vistas. And in music, we spend time together and alone to discover our voices and the music others have created that use our voices to explore the ideas and experiences of others.

Tiny Trebles

The Tiny Trebs is a choir for younger kinds, K-3, to learn the basics of singing rhythm and music reading. Emphasis is placed on matching pitch, singing together, and basic harmony through rounds and partner-songs. No pre-req. Materials provided.

Choir Junior

Choir Jr. is for older kids, 3-6, to continue working on basic singing, rhythmic and music-reading skills. Emphasis is placed on beautiful tone, 2-part harmony, musical communication and individual confidence. No pre-requisite. Materials provided. "Sing On Sight" used.

Concert Choir

The Concert Choir is for young people 4-8 who want to sing. Emphasis is placed on basic musical skills, including reading, through beautiful and expressive singing. A variety of songs are explored with emphasis on individual confidence. 3- 4-part singing is the norm. No pre-req. but kids in grades 4-5 are encouraged to participate in Choir Jr. at least a year, if possible, since teaching is aimed at middle school level. Materials provided. "Sing On Sight" used.

Chamber Choir

The Chamber Choir (8-12) aims to be advanced in skill and repertoire, with performance as a chief goal. Individual discipline and confidence are needed, and emphasis is placed upon group-work skills (ensemble). Students need to have experience in Concert Choir and/or teacher approval in grade 8, as this is a high school oriented choir. It is open to students 9-12 who wish to learn quality singing. Materials provided. "Sing On Sight" used.

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