A TREBLE VOICED CHOIR FOR GRADES 5-8
The Chorales rehearse weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00pm at Pacific Spirit United Church in Kerrisdale. Chorales appear in the annual Christmas Concert (Orpheum Theatre), Spring Concert (local church) and Summer Concert (Chan Centre, UBC), in addition to small community outreach performances. Chorales quickly learn to sing 2 and 3 part music, hence covering much more of the great choral treble repertoire. They sing in 4 languages from a wide variety of musical styles, adding songs from the jazz and gospel traditions to their steady diet of superb classical, folk, and theatre repertoires. Chorales make conscious their now-innate musicianship skills and actively learn to read music and understand music theory. A fast-paced, fun ensemble with a bit of choreography thrown in now and then.
PICCOLO CONDUCTOR: Marisa Gaetanne
PIANIST: Kin Ming Wong
REHEARSALS — All Rehearsals begin the week of September 9, 2024.
Tuesdays at Pacific Spirit United Church (2195 W 45th Ave) in Kerrisdale
Your start & end times will depend on which Theory group you are assigned:
Chorale Theory 1, 4:30-5:00
Chorale Rehearsal, 5:15-6:15
Chorale Theory 2, 6:30-7:00
AUDITIONS
For this level, singers should prepare to sing either ‘Happy Birthday’ or ‘O Canada’ without piano accompaniment. Singers are also welcome to prepare a song of their choice in addition to ‘Happy Birthday’ or ‘O Canada’. The conductor will take each child through rhythmic, aural and vocal skills exercises. Singers will then be expected to complete a written Music Theory Assessment. Auditions are done individually and last approximately seven minutes.
CONCERT ATTIRE
CHORALES OPTION 1
- grey dress (provided by VBCC)
- long-sleeved white button down shirts with collar (worn underneath)
- white tights (full length, solid white, not sheer. Cotton or nylon is ok. Should not be shiny or patterned.)
- black shoes
- any necessary hair clips/elastics must match hair
- hair should be neat and off of your face
- any jewelry should be very subtle so as not to distract during the performance
CHORALES OPTION 2
- Long-sleeved white button down shirt (tucked in)
- grey pants
- black socks
- black dress shoes
- tie (provided by VBCC)
- any necessary hair clips/elastics must match hair
- hair should be neat and off of your face