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The Choir provides a positive
learning experience that will be carried throughout a lifetime. The members
will learn the meanings of commitment and responsibility. A sense of pride
comes from being a part of this very special choir and membership should not
be taken lightly. Enrollment in the Choir is for the entire season, August
through May. Members are expected to remain active and committed to the
program for the season. Membership in the CCC is a family commitment.
Parents are expected and required to be active participants in the events,
programs, and solicitations of the organization.
For more detailed information for
any of our choirs, please click on their name below.
Descant Choir (preparatory choir)
This choir is comprised of children who have demonstrated the ability to
match pitch. The children improve their vocal production and performance
skills through unison and two-part singing. By learning note reading and
basic score reading, children gain vocal independence.
Treble Choir (intermediate choir)
At this level, children have demonstrated the ability to sing in parts.
These skills are further developed through the study of score and note
reading. The children continue to learn vocal technique as well as
performance and sight-reading skills.
Lyric
Choir (upper intermediate choir)
This ensemble emphasizes intensive instruction in sight-reading and gaining
proficiencies in musical skills. Repertoire is more difficult and
challenges the singers to move ahead quickly. The Lyric Choir performs
often and shares this responsibility with the Concert Choir. Members are
strongly encouraged to gain touring experiences.
Concert Choir (advanced choir)
Singers are selected on the basis of sight-reading skills, the ability to
hear more dissonant harmonies, vocal quality and experience. It is
preferred that children have participated in the Charlotte Children's Choir
for one or two years. Singers must be committed to rehearsal and
performance as this group performs often, occasionally involving travel and
overnight stays. Members of the Concert Choir are eligible to participate
in tours.
Chamber Ensemble (advanced choir)
These choristers are mature singers who perform frequently. Generally,
membership in the Concert Choir is a prerequisite to Chamber membership.
Singers are chosen based on vocal quality, sight-reading ability,
dedication, and attitude in rehearsals. Selections performed are at an
advanced level and require excellent musical skills.
Youth Chorale
Bella Voce Singers and Cantare combine each week to form the Charlotte
Children's Choir Youth Chorale.
Bella Voce Singers
This group is made up of women who are currently in grades nine through
twelve. The purpose of the group is to provide serious musical study in a
choral setting and to continue to nurture and develop leadership skills
among Choir members. Membership is limited. The Bella Voce Singers will
perform for civic and private groups as well as present two ticketed
performances a year. These young women are committed to the art of choral
singing and to achieving the highest level of musicianship.
Cantare
This group consists of males with changed voices usually in grades nine
through twelve. This advanced choir for boys is comprised of young men
whose voices have changed. Instruction focuses on vocal techniques for
young men as well as performing at an advanced level. Membership is awarded
by audition and is limited.
Would you like to have the
Charlotte Children’s Choir perform at your event?
Repertoire
The Choir's repertoire consist of music ranging from Renaissance motets to
contemporary compositions, from Baroque music to folk melodies from around
the world. This extraordinary range means your organization may select
performances consisting of:
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Classical Music
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Folk Music
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Spirituals
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"Lighter fare" music
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High-voice and/or mixed chorus
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Accompanied or a cappella
performances
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Special Wedding programming
For more information contact: Sandy Holland, Artistic
Director at 704-374-1892 Ext. 24 or
srholland@charlottechildrenschoir.org. |
