Choral Skillz Grades 7 - 12

CHORAL SKILLZ (2 SECTIONS) SECTION 1 THURSDAYS 4:00-5:15 SECTION II 5:30-6:45 GRADES 7-12

"If a choir is only about singing and performing - there will be no choir for awhile. If a choir is about teaching and learning, growing, connecting, community, cultural exploration and transmission, and innovating - we will find a way to have choir"-Kellie Walsh

While there are some restrictions in place with regards to singing in person, we can move online and take this opportunity to develop our choral skills, study some choral repertoire, and build a choral community that is bound by a love of choral singing! In addition to exploring choral repertoire, we will learn about sight-singing; ear training; vocal health, body mapping, conducting; improvisation; music appreciation (listening to choirs from around the world) and tips for a successful choral audition.

For the time being, we are proposing two sections lasting approximately 75 minutes each. Students would choose to attend one section. After a few sessions we will reassess the feasibility of combining both sections into one longer time slot.

FACILITATOR: Frances Farrell (assisted by Heather Fraser)