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Partitas

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BASED IN EAST VANCOUVER, A CHOIR FOR GRADES 3-7

Started during our 2016-17 season, the Partitas are a choir created to accommodate families on the East side of Vancouver. The group will consist of no more than 40 singers. For the first time, we have split the Partitas into two groups: Partita 1 for grades 3-4, and Partita 2 for grades 5-8.  Partitas will begin the 2020-21 season with virtual rehearsals conducted over Zoom on Wednesdays, with the Partita 1’s rehearsing from 5:35-6:35pm, and the Partita 2’s rehearsing from 6:35-7:35pm. Once live rehearsals are allowed, they will rehearse at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School on Wednesdays from 5:45-7:00pm in the 2020-21 season. The Partitas will appear in the annual Christmas Concert (Orpheum Theatre), Spring Concert (local church) and Summer Concert (Chan Centre, UBC) as well as small charity performances. The Partitas will sing challenging music in unison as well as 2 part music. They will be introduced to singing in other languages. Music is chosen from the classical voice repertoire, from musical theatre and international folk repertoire. Rehearsals will also include building essential musical theory and vocabulary knowledge, while continuing to develop their ear-training and sight-singing abilities.

Please note: In keeping with health regulations and for everyone’s safety, Ms. Catherine will be offering live Zoom classes to Partitas this Fall.  Classes will consist of short, interactive music games covering basic music theory and history of music notation, as well as exercises for vocal health and beautiful singing.  Ms. Catherine will teach singers the songs found in their music folder, which they will receive at the beginning of term.  As large gatherings and concerts are not possible at this time, Ms. Catherine would like to create a Partita holiday video.  She hopes to have a few live recording sessions in November – provided that B.C. health numbers are good and it is permitted.  The final video would be released in December and consist of an audio recording of their best pieces with visuals of artwork, posters, pictures and short video clips that students are invited to submit.

CONDUCTOR: Catherine Campolin
PIANIST: Yihan Zhang

 

REHEARSALS

Wednesdays – 5:45pm – 7:00pm
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School (419 E 24th Ave)

5:35-6:35pm or 6:35-7:35pm ONLINE via Zoom

AUDITIONS

For this level, singers should prepare a song of their choice. Classical, folk, or traditional musical theatre is preferred. The conductor will take each child through rhythmic, aural and vocal skills exercises. Auditions are done individually and last approximately seven minutes.

*For 2020-21 season: Due to COVID-19 all auditions will be conducted virtually on Zoom during the first two weeks of September. All requirements are still the same. For more information and to schedule your audition, contact us at vbcc.auditions@vancouverbachchoir.com*

CONCERT ATTIRE

PARTITA BOYS

  • grey pants
  • white long sleeve button down shirt with collar (tucked in)
  • black socks
  • black shoes
  • tie (provided)
  • any necessary hair clips/elastics should match hair
  • hair should be neat and off of your face

PARTITA GIRLS

  • grey jumper (provided)
  • white long sleeve button down shirt with collar (worn underneath)
  • bow (provided), pinned to collar of shirt
  • 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 should match hair
  • hair should be neat and off of your face
  • any jewellery should be subtle so as not to distract during the performance

Tuition for 2020-21

(As rehearsals will begin virtually in 2020-21, there will be no uniform rentals required and no fundraising or donation commitment for this season)
ChoirEarly Bird Tuitionuntil July 15, 2020Regular TuitionJuly 15, 2020
Piccolos$477$497
Toccatas$527$547
Partitas$527$547
Chorales$527$547
Chorus$527$547
Youth Choir$507$527
SARABANDE$357$377

As a parent, I have found the VBCC rehearsals uplifting. As a professor with 23 years of experience, the rehearsals have become some of my greatest professional development, reminding me constantly that the best imaginable preparation and knowledge conveyed to our “students” lead to the greatest performance on their part. Ms. Gaetanne often reminds us that Mr. Pullan was fond of saying that the higher his expectations, the better the results and that the choristers had never fallen short of his expectations. I believe we should all embrace that wisdom, just as the children of the choir have embraced and reflected that philosophy in their concerts.

T. Acton, VBCC parent

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