THE CHOIRS...
BEL CANTO
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Bel Canto is a treble choir comprised of singers in grades 6-8. Rehearsals
emphasize the healthy development of a free and natural vocal production, while
honing each singer's musicianship, expressivity and ear training abilities. Basic
music theory and sight-reading development is part of Bel Canto's curriculum.
The 2010-2011 season begins Sept. 9. The choir performs at both the December
and April concerts. In the fall of 2008, Bel Canto performed the world premiere
of Ah, Nagasaki with the Minnesota Chorale.
Bel Canto rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm at Rosemount
United Methodist Church. The choir's director is Gregory Douma.
PRIMA VOCE
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Prima Voce is the intermediate level Academy choir. Comprised of students in
grades 4-6, Prima Voce strives to inspire children to build upon their musical
interests and skills. Basic training and musicianship is combined with a positive
and creative environment. Prima Voce's 2010-2011 season begins Sept. 9. Prima
Voce performs at both the December and April concerts.
Beginning in the fall of 2010, students in Prima Voce may choose to attend either
the East or West sessions. Prima Voce East rehearses at Rosemount United
Methodist Church on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm. Prima Voce West
meets in Savage at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Tuesday evenings at
the same time. The two sessions combine as one choir for concerts. Prima Voce
is directed by Kari Douma and Lisa Rossman. The two Prima Voce sections
combine as one larger choir for concerts.
VIVACE
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This non-auditioned choir class is a positive, fun and structured environment
where young performers can explore their voice, develop their ear, build music
literacy and prepare themselves for the rigors of successful choral membership.
Vivace is structured using the principles of Orff-Kodaly music education. Open to
students in grades 2-3, this class participates in both the December and April
concerts. It is directed by Andrew Ellingsen and April Rios. Vivace meets
Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:20pm at Rosemount United Methodist Church.
BEL CANTO
..................................
Bel Canto is a treble choir comprised of singers in grades 6-8. Rehearsals
emphasize the healthy development of a free and natural vocal production, while
honing each singer's musicianship, expressivity and ear training abilities. Basic
music theory and sight-reading development is part of Bel Canto's curriculum.
The 2010-2011 season begins Sept. 9. The choir performs at both the December
and April concerts. In the fall of 2008, Bel Canto performed the world premiere
of Ah, Nagasaki with the Minnesota Chorale.
Bel Canto rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm at Rosemount
United Methodist Church. The choir's director is Gregory Douma.
PRIMA VOCE
.................................
Prima Voce is the intermediate level Academy choir. Comprised of students in
grades 4-6, Prima Voce strives to inspire children to build upon their musical
interests and skills. Basic training and musicianship is combined with a positive
and creative environment. Prima Voce's 2010-2011 season begins Sept. 9. Prima
Voce performs at both the December and April concerts.
Beginning in the fall of 2010, students in Prima Voce may choose to attend either
the East or West sessions. Prima Voce East rehearses at Rosemount United
Methodist Church on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm. Prima Voce West
meets in Savage at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Tuesday evenings at
the same time. The two sessions combine as one choir for concerts. Prima Voce
is directed by Kari Douma and Lisa Rossman. The two Prima Voce sections
combine as one larger choir for concerts.
VIVACE
...............................
This non-auditioned choir class is a positive, fun and structured environment
where young performers can explore their voice, develop their ear, build music
literacy and prepare themselves for the rigors of successful choral membership.
Vivace is structured using the principles of Orff-Kodaly music education. Open to
students in grades 2-3, this class participates in both the December and April
concerts. It is directed by Andrew Ellingsen and April Rios. Vivace meets
Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:20pm at Rosemount United Methodist Church.
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