A TREBLE VOICED CHOIR FOR GRADES 3 & 4
Regular rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at Pacific Spirit United Church from 4:00-5:20pm. The Toccatas appear in the annual Christmas Concert (Orpheum Theatre), Spring Concert (local church) and Summer concert (Chan Centre, UBC). In addition, Toccatas are proud to present small community outreach performances. Toccatas continue to master the art of fine unison singing, while exploring repertoire from the classical voice and choral repertoires, in addition to selections from musicals and international folk repertoire. Toccatas sing in English, French, German and Italian. They are introduced to musicians’ ‘lingo’ and begin to explore the architecture of music 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: Marisa Gaetanne
PIANIST: Kin Ming Wong
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays – 4-5:20pm
Pacific Spirit United Church (2195 W 45th Ave) in Kerrisdale
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 2021-22 season: auditions may shift to an online format at short notice depending on public health orders. All requirements are still the same. For more information and to schedule your audition, contact us at vbcc.auditions@vancouverbachchoir.com*
CONCERT ATTIRE
TOCCATA 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
TOCCATA 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