Choir Classes

Elementary Choir (ages 8-11)  

In this class we will develop sound and healthy vocal techniques, train our ears to hear and hold chords,  and develop our brains to think musically. We will use exercises developed from Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory such as breathing, moving, rhythm chanting, and part-singing. By understanding these concepts, singers can improve their understanding of how music works. This knowledge can also help with reading music, improvising, and understanding song structures. We will perform in the Parent Showcase and even a few community performances throughout the course of the year.

Concert Choir (ages 11-18) 

Concert Choir is for students (male and female) ages 11-18 with very little or no formal choir experience. No audition or previous experience required. In this class the students will be introduced to being a part of a choir by working on ear training and fundamental vocal technique in a fun group environment, will learn to sing parts and put songs together. The Concert Choir performs at the Winter and Spring concerts.

*Advanced Chamber Choir (ages 12-18) 

This class is a chorale-style ensemble for students (male and female) ages 12-18. Students must have previous formal choir experience, good use of vocal technique and a developed ear, and will be accepted by audition only. The students in this choir will work on more advanced literature and fine-tune their vocal instruments while learning various styles of fun repertoire. The Advanced Chamber Choir performs at the Winter and Spring concerts, and students will be invited to perform at the choir festivals in the spring, as well as other community events. Auditions are held before classes begin each semester, in August and January.

*Show Choir  (ages 14-18) 

The Show Choir is our elite vocal ensemble for students (male and female) ages 14-18, and is by audition only. These students work on show tunes primarily and learn choreography with their music. Students must have the ability to move within the music well and have good control of their vocal technique. This class moves through music faster and generally covers more material in one semester than the concert choirs. The Show Choir performs on the Winter and Spring concerts, and students will be invited to perform at the CCSD Solo and Ensemble Festival as well as the CCCC Choir Festival, as well as other community events. Auditions are held before classes begin each semester, in August and January.

Show Choir members are required to also be part of the Chamber Choir.

* Requires Audition