BASED IN EAST VANCOUVER, A CHOIR FOR GRADES 3-8
Started during our 2016-17 season, the Partitas are a choir created to accommodate families on the East side of Vancouver. Following what we did in our 2020-2021 season, we will continue to split the Partitas into two groups: one for grades 3-4, and another for grades 5-8. Each group will rehearse for one hour weekly on Wednesdays at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School. 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 community outreach 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: Our current plan is to begin rehearsals in-person in the fall. Alternative options will be hybrid rehearsals (reduced numbers in person on a rotating basis, remainder of class joins from home) or fully online if absolutely necessary).
CONDUCTOR: Catherine Campolin
PIANIST: Yihan Zhang
REHEARSALS
Wednesdays – 5:45pm – 6:45pm (Gr. 3-4) OR 6:45-7:45pm (Gr. 5-8)
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School (419 E 24th Ave)
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