Chorus Level


Preparatory
Preparatory level is for young beginners that are 6 to 8 years old with no or little previous musical experience. Curriculum includes beginning Solfege / sight singing, singing in intervals, rhythm and reading techniques, and proper vowel placement.

Primary
Primary level choristers for ages 7 to 9, are mostly advanced from PREP level and are ready for further development. Curriculum includes the next step in theory, sight singing intervals, rhythm and reading techniques. Emphasis on breathing, ear training, diction, focusing, two part harmony and further performance skills.

Intermediate
Continues to master vocal and reading skills, focusing on skills needed for advanced chorus. Curriculum includes continuing to reinforce and teach theory and sight singing. Emphasis on more complex vocal technique, musicianship, and more development in 3 part harmony. Intermediate level is for children 8 to 10 years old. They have the chance to tour locally.

Advance
The Advanced level is for choristers who are approximately 9 to12 years old and have mastered the vocal skills and techniques of Preparatory, Primary and Intermediate as well as pass the internal audition. Challenging literature at a high level of proficiency is studied. A certain amount of maturity of voice is required. Curriculum includes advanced literature, 4 part harmony, and continuing to emphasize in vocal development. They have the chance to tour locally and nationally.

Concert Choir

a. Concert Group
          Members are auditioned from skilled Advanced Level choristers whose technique is at a high level. Singers continue to refine skills that produce beauty, purity and consistency of vocal quality. Concert Choir will be singing more advanced and complex music with confidence. They have the opportunity to participate in national and international music tours that promote unity and friendship within the choir, further refine and develop their music skills.

b. Youth Group
          Consists of members ages 14 to 18, who have mastered vocal skills presented in the Concert Choir level. Internal audition is required to move from concert choir to youth choir. Youth members study more challenging literature at a high level of proficiency. Tours are scheduled for the same time as the Concert Choir.

Music Program

Music Camps
1. Junior Camp

          A three-days, two-nights or two-days, one-night music camps are hosted for current members of all levels, except Concert and Youth Choir, have the opportunity to attend. Activities include choral rehearsals, games, swimming, arts-and-crafts and campfire performances.

2. Advanced Camp
          A mandatory five-days music camp is hosted for Concert and Youth Choir members to attend.  Members learn music skills and repertoire for the coming year in an environment rich with opportunities for friendship, recreation and inspiration.

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