JULIE SANDVIG, DIRECTOR

LAURA MCBRIDE, COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

Rehearses Mondays, 4:30-5:30

Dolce: “sweetly”

Rhythm and sound pattern games are used to strengthen the child's inner musical ear and engage these young musicians. Dolce performs in our three concerts throughout the year, as well as holiday community performances.

ANGI SWAN, DIRECTOR

HALLIE MEANIE, COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

Rehearses Mondays, 4:30-5:45

Bel Canto: ‘beautiful singing”

Bel Canto is our choir for the upper elementary level, grades 3-5.

These singers are taught to read octavos, sing scales, and follow a musical line.

Music theory fundamentals are woven through rehearsals as singers are taught to follow harmonies in choral music.

Establishing healthy vocal techniques are integral to this age group as children's voices become more developed.

Bel Canto participates in concerts, local choir festivals, and community performances throughout the school year.

CAITLIN VAN ZEE, DIRECTOR

NICOLE MOE, COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

Rehearses Mondays 5:30-7:00

Coro Voce: “singing together”

Coro Voce is our choir for intermediate level singers in grades 6-8.

Singers are taught sight-singing skills and introduced to more complex harmonies.

Diverse literature is chosen to expand the singer's range, musicality, and choral development.

Coro Voce performs in concerts, regional choir festivals and community events throughout the year.

NADINE BOZEMAN, DIRECTOR

LAURA MCBRIDE, COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

Rehearses Mondays 6:30-8:00

Cantabile: “song like”

Cantabile is our choir for advanced treble singers in grades 9-12.

Sight-singing skills are developed further as singers explore culture and musical expression through advanced repertoire.

Cantabile performs within the local community throughout the year, and also regularly participates in regional and international choir festivals.

Forza: “with force”

Forza is our choir for singers with changing and changed voices in grades 6-12.

This ensemble is ideal for the changing voice, with an emphasis on vocal technique and development.

Repertoire includes a wide range of musical styles to develop music appreciation, build sight-singing skills, and expand the singer's range.