Each week, youth from different backgrounds and diverse communities gather to make music. With four 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 in grades 2 – 4 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.
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Bella Voce
Bella Voce (voh’chay) means ‘beautiful voice’ in Italian.
Bella Voce challenges treble singers in grades 5 – 6 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.
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Consonare
‘Consonare’ (cohn-sohn-ah’-ray) means ‘to sound together’ in Latin.
Consonare is a mixed ensemble for grades 7 and up, and requires basic music reading skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with others and participate with focus and a positive attitude.
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Consonare Encore
‘Encore’ is a French term for ‘a reappearance or additional performance demanded by an audience.
Consonare Encore is an auditioned mixed ensemble for grades 9 – 12 who are also members of Consonare, but rehearse longer with more challenging repertoire. These singers are known for their high level of rehearsal focus and performance excellence.