Ensembles

All singers work on music in diverse languages as well as styles that can range from classical to folk songs; jazz to Baroque to contemporary. The chorus hosts its own productions including Winter Concert, Spring Concert and Jazz Café as well as an annual Choral Workshop. Singers also participate in outside performances ranging from community events to collaborations with professional artists and musicians. Choral seasons start at the end of August and will usually end the middle of May.

Primo Coro

• entry-level choir for children 8 and older.

• Rehearse one hour per week

• Perform in Winter Concert, Jazz Café, Spring Concert and one outside performance

• Focus is on proper vocal production, basic music notation and beginning ear/interval training. They develop poise, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves within a group.

Canterini

• advanced entry level choir for singers ten years and older

• Rehearse weekly for one hour and 15 minutes

• Perform at Winter Concert, Jazz Café, Spring Concert, and several outside performances, such as Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker

• Singers work on tone quality and more complex rhythms as they develop their ability to sing in two and three parts.

Pro Musica

• advanced choir for singers ages twelve to 18 years

• Rehearsals are 1.5 hours twice a week

• Performs in all chorus performances as well as most outside events, recording sessions, and international tours every other year

• Singers have a more mature tone, excellent intonation, fundamental music reading skills, and the ability to sing independently in three and four-part repertoire.

aCappella

• an auditioned mixed voice group for experienced Pro Musica level singers and boys with changed voices.

• Rehearse once a week for one hour

• Performs in Winter Concert, Jazz Café, Spring Concert and select additional performances

Melody Makers

• 45 minute class sessions once a week

• for singers in kindergarten through second grade

• Activity-based learning of initial choral skills like rhythm, pitch, and recognizing simple music notation

• Perform in Winter and Spring Concerts with the other performing ensembles