Concert Choir singers take pride in working toward accomplished performances of increasingly sophisticated repertoire. Their music is in two and three parts, covering a larger range of styles and languages. Students rehearse 1 ½ hours weekly. Concert Choir members attend an annual retreat in the fall to work with clinicians and build friendships that create an excellent ensemble experience. In addition, this group has a Saturday workshop each semester. Past clinicians have included distinguished choral conductors, drama coaches, and Tai Chi and Alexander Technique teachers.
In addition to the two formal concerts each year, this choir has various community performances, and collaborations with local musical ensembles. They will also travel outside San José every other year to attend a choral festival.
To be eligible for the Chamber Ensemble, Concert Choir singers must demonstrate:
Sufficient maturity to do advanced and independent work
Willingness to work on sophisticated literature, including foreign languages
Knowledge of major scales, minor scales, and intervals
Ability to sing in 2 and 3 parts and hold part independently
Commitment to develop musicianship, both in class and independently
Sight-reading (skills checked in the fall and spring )
Support to other choristers
Deals
We offer need-based scholarships for all our programs. Please call for details.