Ensembles
Angeli
(angel)
Angeli serves as an introduction to music and choral performance for singers in grades Kindergarten through 4th. Singers are taught the fundamentals of reading music, watching and understanding the actions of their director, and how to blend their voices to create unified sound. Angeli singers are introduced to basic music literacy concepts, good choral vocal production, and how to perform in a live concert setting. Singers will also learn songs in other languages!
Singers under age 6 may join at the director’s discretion.
Amabile
(sweet)
Our intermediate-level Amabile singers (grades 4 through 7) focus on developing their musical skills and increasing their repertoire. Amabile singers learn songs in unison, rounds, and 2-part singing, while developing concentration and attention span. Amabile singers read basic rhythms and pitch patterns and follow their director in changing tempo and dynamics.
Aria
(song)
Aria is for intermediate singers in grades 7 through 12. Aria singers learn more about healthy vocal production and creating blended choral sound. More advanced music is introduced at this level, including multi-part pieces. Aria singers learn to produce a beautiful pure sound with proper breath support, singing with precise intonation (in-tune) in three or more parts. Independent musicianship and musical leadership within the ensemble are encouraged.
Allegria
(joy)
Allegria, for our alumnae and adult singers, focuses on a professional sound and appearance, providing a rich choral experience with repertoire including multiple parts and foreign languages. Allegria singers have generally achieved a certain level of vocal performance.