The Children’s Choirs
Elizabeth van Os, Director of Children’s Choirs
Training Choir (Grades K-2)
Beginning January 2023
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
September-June
Angel Choir (Grades 3-5)
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
September-June
Chorale (Grades 5-8)
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 4:15 PM-5:45 PM
September-June
The Children’s Choirs are a prime example of building a sense of community with our young parishioners. Participants join us from 15 different public, private and Catholic schools, bringing their experiences and neighborhood connections to every event. Each chorister receives exemplary musical and spiritual training, leading to performance experience in Masses and concerts.
Under the direction of Elizabeth Van Os, children receive training in vocal technique, the history of sacred music and its function in liturgy, and the fundamentals of music theory. Through hard work and dedication, choristers develop a passionate commitment to excellence while learning self-discipline, confidence, and the importance of giving back through the gift of music. Informal auditions take place on a rolling basis during the school year.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth van Os at [email protected].
Training Choir (Beginning January 2023)
Grades K-2. Choristers need no previous musical experience. The training choir is designed to socially and musically prepare children to participate in the Angel Choir. Work on improvisation, body awareness, healthy singing technique, and music history provide a well-rounded, enriching experience.
Angel Choir
Grades K—4. No musical experience necessary.
Angel Choir meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:15 PM.
The Angel Choir is built on the principle of introducing and developing fundamentals of pitch, vocal production, collaborative music making, and music reading skills. We also learn the unique service of music’s place in worship and liturgy in our preparation for and execution of singing for select weekly services. Over the season, choristers explore a broad variety of both sacred and secular repertoire, and are introduced to musical leadership and improvisation skills.
While students in grades K-1 are not required to sing in performances, participation in this aspect is encouraged. Accommodation for individual needs is always available.
Chorale
Grades 4—8. Some musical experience preferred.
Chorale meets on Thursday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:30 PM.
Chorale singers utilize their musical background to develop and advance in vocal versatility, musical independence, and dynamic expression. During the season, we introduce genre-specific vocal technique, practice strategies that can be used outside of rehearsal, and repertoire analysis. Musical goals include independent singing in 2 or more parts, sight-reading, performance etiquette, and advanced composition and improvisation.
Schedule and attendance permitting, Chorale singers may have the opportunity to participate in regional choral festivals, competitions, and collaborative services.
Our payment/registration/blog/Facebook/Twitter links are for members. Here is a link to our public Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/St-Ignatius-Loyola-Childrens-Choir-1964503977113524/