About
the Choirs
Founded in 1998,
the Birmingham Children's Choir is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that
has been nurturing the love of music in children in our community for over
10 years. If your child loves to sing, then we encourage you to consider one
of our three choir programs, described below.
The aim of the program is to bring children of the Birmingham area together to learn about
choral music, make new friends with similar interests, and perform in the Birmingham area
and across the region. This experience in the arts will enhance the
members' lives now and encourage them to continue to be involved with the arts as adult
performers and appreciators. It is hoped that through exposure to the Birmingham
Children's Choir program, more children will choose to participate in arts programs.
Musicianship/Training
Choir (Grades K-2) boys and girls
This choir
focuses on the needs and abilities of young boys and girls who are just
learning how to participate in group activities. They will learn music
through singing, movement, and musical games and activities. The emphasis
will be to nurture a love of music in these precious youngsters. Classes
meet 45 minutes each Tuesday from 5:30-6:15pm.
Intermediate Choir
(Grades 3-5) girls only
This
auditioned choir focuses on good singing, a development of basic rhythmic
understanding, solfege, and the excitement of learning and performing music
as a choir. The goal of this choir is to meet the developmental needs of
upper elementary grade students. Rehearsals are each Tuesday from
5:30-7:00pm from August thru April. The choir performs in a holiday and
spring concert, as well as occasional community performances.
Concert
Choir (Grades 6 and up) girls only
Singers
in this auditioned choir will enjoy singing music of a challenging nature as
they continue to learn and practice good singing and musical skills. The
goal of this choir is to challenge and meet the musical needs of middle
school, junior high, and high school girls. Rehearsals are each Tuesday from
5:30-7:00pm from August thru April. The choir performs in a holiday and
spring concert, and other community performances.
Auditions
for Intermediate and Concert Choirs are held by appointment, June - August.
The audition consists of vocalizing, singing a familiar song of the singer’s
choice, and imitating short musical phrases. Sight-reading is required for
the Concert Choir. Please contact us for audition requirements.
2007 - 2008
Combined Choirs
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