A TREBLE VOICED CHOIR FOR GRADES 3 & 4
Regular rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at Pacific Spirit United Church from 3:45-5:30pm. 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 continue rehearsals in-person in the fall. If absolutely necessary, alternative options will be hybrid rehearsals (reduced numbers in person on a rotating basis, remainder of class joins from home) or fully online.
CONDUCTOR: Marisa Gaetanne
PIANIST: Kin Ming Wong
REHEARSALS
Tuesdays – 3:45-5:30pm
Pacific Spirit United Church (2195 W 45th Ave) in Kerrisdale
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.
*For 2022-23 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 register for an audition, click HERE*
CONCERT ATTIRE
TOCCATA OPTION 1
- grey tunic (provided by VBCC)
- 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 jewelry should be subtle so as not to distract during the performance
TOCCATA OPTION 2
- grey pants
- white long sleeve button down shirt with collar (tucked in)
- black socks
- black shoes
- tie (provided by VBCC)
- any necessary hair clips/elastics should match hair
- hair should be neat and off of your face