Youth Singers Program - The Bainbridge Chorale

Bainbridge Chorale Young Singers

RETURNING YOUNG SINGERS:
Complete and return the returning singers' application form.

About the choirs

Now in its third year, the choir program continues to grow. There are three age-appropriate vocal groups open to all area youth (see age groups below). Under the direction of founding Director Kathleen Bullivant, each choir works on preparing fun and challenging music for local area performances that include classical repertoire to multi-cultural folk music. Through the music the singers will learn:

Healthy breathing technique

Correct singing posture to produce good quality vocal sound

The best methods for using their voices in performance without long-term vocal damage

Reading and interpreting a music score

Adding additional, authentic instrumentation to music

Rehearsals commence in September for 10 to 12 weeks, meeting weekly for 50 to 60 minutes. In December the Young singers will perform with the Bainbridge Chorale, and will present their own concert in January 2010. Rehearsals begin again in February in preparation for a spring concert in April.

We are firmly supportive of our mission and welcome all inquiries for scholarship aid. Please contact the office for more information: 206-780-2467

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BAINBRIDGE CHORALE YOUNG SINGERS
Mission Statement

To inspire and nurture a love and enthusiasm for singing
To foster and develop each singer's individual musical ability into a cohesive ensemble setting
To partake in and support the local Arts community; to build relationships with artists, audiences, and students
To offer an opportunity to local youth to sing and perform diverse repertoire in a fun, relaxed environment that builds and fosters self-esteem

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Choirs and Classes

There are two auditioned choirs and an exploration class, arranged in the following age groups:

Exploration Class for Grade equivalent K - 1

Class length: 50 minutes per week for 10 weeks Class goals: To nurture the enthusiasm that young children share for music. The class will enjoy exploring music rhythms, folksongs, vocal sounds, tongue twisters and singing games.

Through singing, the children will learn the teamwork and etiquette necessary to perform in a group/ensemble.

Class meets: Thursdays 2:50 - 3:45 p.m.(adults join for final 15 min)

Choir 1 for Grade equivalent 2 - 4

Class meets: Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Choir 2 for Grade equivalent 5 +

Class meets: Thursdays 3:55 - 4:55 p.m

All rehearsals are held at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church

Kathleen Bullivant is the director and instructor for all classes and choirs. The accompanist is Nancy Lyman.

Meet the Director appointments are held twice a year, in September and January. New singers wishing to enter choirs 1 and 2 must make an appointment. Please contact the Chorale office (206-780-2467)for dates and times.

All adult musicians associated with the Bainbridge Chorale Young Singers Program have been Washington State background-checked

Contact Information – Kathleen Bullivant, Director
Phone: 206-780-2467
E-mail: ysp@bainbridgechorale.org

Fees – Exploration Class: $ 65
Choir 1, Choir 2, : $100 for new singers
$ 95 for returning singers

Scholarships – are available; please contact the Chorale office 780-2467 for an application

Music – for each performance, music is chosen by the Director and may include multi-cultural songs, Christmas carols, celebration of holidays and feast days. Various genres including folk songs, jazz, and classical.

Performances – Choir 1 will perform in two concerts, fall and spring. Concerts will
                    be held locally for the community. Other performing opportunities are
                    possible and participation will be assessed on a case by case basis.
                        – Choir 2 will perform two concerts a year minimum. Once
                    repertoire is learned there are many opportunities for performance
                    for these ages.

Parental support – is encouraged anytime, and for performances is expected

Communication – e-mail will be the primary means of communication

What steps do I take to sing with the Young Singers?

RETURNING YOUNG SINGERS:
Complete and return the returning singers' application form with your fee.

NEW SINGERS:

STEP 1: Discuss the commitment of weekly rehearsal attendance and performance preparation with your family.

STEP 2: Print the audition information form, complete it and send it in to the Bainbridge Chorale office.

STEP 3: Wait for someone to contact you to schedule an audition time and place; meanwhile, be thinking about a short song you can sing unaccompanied.

STEP 4: On the scheduled date, arrive a few minutes early to focus and prepare. The audition will be a private hearing for you to sing to one or two adults. Your family members must remain close by (but not in the audition room) to answer any questions we may have for them. There will also be time allowed for you to ask us any questions you have, so please bring them along.

From the Director: Each audition is private and approximately 10 minutes in duration. Included in the audition is listening to different notes and rhythms, and repeating them back to me. I will ask you to sing a song. Keep it simple and familiar. I’m looking to see how well you can sing in tune!

STEP 5: You will hear back shortly after the audition, by phone or e-mail, whether you have been accepted for this year or if the recommendation is that you wait until a later date.

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