Auditions for Fall 2013
by appointment
First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer Ave., Palo Alto
650-424-1242 or email: hoir.org'>Julia Simon
No preparation necessary.
Auditions will consist of a stress-free interview
and a short evaluation of the singer's current skills.
SV Boychoir is an after-school choir for boys ages 6 and up rehearsing in downtown Palo Alto. Boys will be placed in a choir level based on their skills and experience.
Class schedule:
| Overture Choir | Mondays or Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm (two sections) |
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(Beginning level), for boys ages 7 and up with limited skills. Skills covered: matching pitch, steady rhythm, vocal tone building, beginning sight-reading, repertoire: unison classical and folk music plus rounds. Meets once a week, 90 minutes plus small group Musicianship Class (see below*). | |
| Concert Choir | Wednesdays, 3:30-5:15 |
| (Intermediate/Advanced level), for boys ages 8-14 with previous choir experience and/or instrumental lessons, boys match pitch and are ready for 2-part music of choral standards including classical and contemporary works, continued sight-reading experience, more advanced tone building. Meets once weekly, 105 minutes plus small group Musicianship Class (see below*). | |
| *Musicianship Classes (small group instruction) | |
| Choice of Thursday, Friday, or Saturday classes for Concert and Overture choir members. | |
| Ovation Choir | Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm |
| (Advanced level), for boys ages 9-14 with previous choir experience and/or instrumental lessons, boys are ready for 3-part music in a variety of styles and languages including classical and contemporary works, continued sight-reading experience, more advanced tone building. Meets once weekly, 120 minutes. | |