Each week, youth from different backgrounds and diverse communities gather to make music. With three ensembles that frequently perform together, singers in grades 2 and up experience the transformational power of artistic choral music.
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Primo Voce
Primo Voce (voh’chay) means ‘first entry’ in Italian.
This group offers children the opportunity to grow in confidence and develop their singing voices and musical ears. This joyful exploration of songs and music activities and games prepares the children to perform with confidence and commitment.
Bella Voce
Bella Voce (voh’chay) means ‘beautiful voice’ in Italian.
Bella Voce challenges young singers to continue to grow musically by introducing three-part harmonies and basic music theory. Singers must be able to match pitch, work cooperatively with others, and participate with focus and a positive attitude.
Colla Voce
‘Colla Voce’ (cohl’-lah voh’-chay) means ‘with the voice’ in Italian.
Colla Voce members have basic music reading skills, work cooperatively with others, and participate with focus and a positive attitude. Home practice is expected so that learnings will ‘stick’ from week to week.
Consonare
‘Consonare’ (cohn-sohn-ah’-ray) means ‘to sound together’ in Latin.
Consonare is a mixed ensemble including changed voices. These singers are known for their high level of rehearsal focus and performance excellence.