The Kent Singers
Staying connected musically and as a community
Virtual Season: Choir Reimagined
At a time when nothing is what we expected a year ago, we have reimagined how The Kent Singers can continue to be a choir in the midst of a pandemic. We are undertaking a virtual season to reintroduce music and community, the two pillars of choir, into our lives. Because technological obstacles make live remote singing a challenge, we will stay musically engaged through pre-recorded, guided practice sessions shared weekly via private YouTube links. In these sessions, we will work on voice building and musicianship while preparing the choruses from all three parts of Handel's Messiah. Once we can safely return to in-person singing, we will finish rehearsing and perform the complete Messiah with a full orchestra of period instruments and a quartet of professional soloists. We will remain connected as a community through weekly virtual gatherings at 7:30pm on Wednesday nights via Zoom.
Weekly Guided Practice Sessions—on demand
YouTube videos you can view (and re-view) at your convenience
Wednesday Night Gatherings @ 7:30
Join us via Zoom for community, info, & announcements
Guided Practice Session 1
In this first video, reconnect with your body, your breath, and your voice. Emphasis on technique for a healthy return to singing and forming healthy habits to apply as we delve into Handel's Messiah.
Guided Practice Session 2
The second session begins our dive into the details of Handel's Messiah. Starting with two (perhaps familiar) choruses from Part 1, we focus on style, articulation, phrasing, and text.
Join us for more!
Contact kentsingersvirtual@gmail.com to get more information about our virtual season and how to join.
Checks can be made out to The Kent Singers and mailed to:
The Kent Singers
P.O. Box 774
Kent, CT 06757