Greater Richmond Homeschool Choirs

September 8, 2011-June 7, 2012

Ensembles

The Chorale is composed of students ages six through twelve. Rehearsals focus on basic vocal techniques such as tone production, breathing, phrasing, posture, and diction. The repertoire for Chorale is age and level appropriate, and covers many of the musical time periods. Within the group setting, musical theory concepts such as rhythm, pitch, note reading, and expression, are covered. Students in Chorale receive both a full choir rehearsal, as well as a small group rehearsal each week.

The Bel Canto Choir is composed of students ages thirteen through eighteen. Bel Canto Choir studies and performs high quality choral literature and rehearsals focus on mature techniques such as blend, balance, vowel formation, breathing, phrasing, intonation, accuracy of pitches and rhythms, posture, and diction. Advanced musical theory concepts and general music history are incorporated in rehearsals to help form a well-rounded choral musician. Students receive both a full ensemble rehearsal as well as a small group rehearsal each week.

Performances

There will be a minimum of two performances per year: one at Christmas and one in late spring. The concert dates for the 2011-12 year are TBA.

Open House

On August 31, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., there will be an Open House where the director will talk about the program and answer questions. Parents can register students for the program at this meeting. If you are going to attend the Open House, please RSVP to info@grsm.net or 804-427-7747 by August 25 with family name and number of attendees.

Weekly Schedule

Rehearsals will take place on Thursdays at the Greater Richmond School of Music. There will be no choir rehearsals on the following days due to holidays: 11/24/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 4/5/12, and 4/12/12.

For ensemble rehearsal times, please contact the GRSM office at 804-427-7747.