We are pleased to offer four choral groups for a variety of ages.
Jubilate (ages 4-7)
Jubilate is an engaging 45-minute rehearsal geared for students ages 4 through around 7 years old. These eager you singers memorize the same rhythms, pitch and vocal production skills as the older singers but in an age-appropriate and high-energy setting. As they play folk song games and perform in concerts, Jubilate members interact with each other and learn how to function as a group.
Cantate 1 (ages 7-13)
Cantate 1 digs into the beginning concepts of reading real music. We spend 75 minutes drilling music facts, reading choral music and even enjoy an energetic folk-song/game to break up the hard work. Singers each receive a choral notebook and use 2-part choral sheet music as their “text” for learning to read music while they work on healthy vocal production. Students in this choir can test on their “Choral Skills” packets and earn a rank promotion when each packet is passed. This choir performs in concerts at the end of every session.
Cantate 2 (ages 12-19)
Cantate 2 students must pass a basic pitch-matching test in order to participate in this ensemble.
This friendly group of teens digs even deeper into reading choral sheet music while learning healthy vocal skills. This 75 minute rehearsal provides students with vocal training for their maturing voices. We use 3 and 4-part choral sheet music and students continue to test on their “Choral Skills” packets. The students perform with great joy while using sheet music in our concerts.
Ensemble
Cantate Ensemble members are auditioned and must show that they can read music somewhat independently while working within small groups to learn their parts. The music is more demanding and rewarding to p