Axe ’Em, Jacks!
An introduction into choral singing for students in grades 2-8
Through this program, students are given opportunities to enjoy music and group participation as they sing, play games and interact with other students in a musical setting. This choir is intended as a preparatory program to learn skills needed for upper level choral singing.
Choir is not Opera
To promote vocal health, our singing technique does have a classical approach. However, we sing beyond music from classical composers! Our students experience a wide variety of music genres and performance repertoire, including:
- current musical trends
- pieces from contemporary composers
- spirituals
- classical repertoire
- and folk songs.
Students learn basic musical concepts, including: keeping a steady beat, correct singing posture, choral vocal technique, basic music terminology, beginning sight-singing skills and performing age appropriate repertoire. We also introduce singing in two- or three-part literature.
Performance opportunities
The Children's Chorus performs two annual concerts (one per semester) and various community events throughout the year.
Rehearsals
5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Wright Music Building
We keep the importance of our rehearsal on choral singing, however, students also will grow their musicianship through musical games, dancing and other activities. A typical rehearsal may look like this:
- Vocal warm ups
- Musicianship game/Topic of the day
- Repertoire rehearsal
- Announcements and reminders
A parent's guide to supporting your child
It's essential that students who enjoy and participate in choral music be nurtured and supported — and you're their biggest cheerleader!
- Encourage them to listen to their rehearsal and music.
- Bring them to rehearsal on time every week, unless they are sick.
- Make sure they aren’t hungry,.
- Send a water bottle with them.
And don't forget: Encourage them to sing!