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Children's Choir

Register for Children's Choir!

This registration form is for all new and returning Children's Choir members who have auditioned and been accepted for the 2007-2008 season.

The Gordon College Children's Choir, led by Sandra Doneski, assistant professor of music, has provided children of the North Shore with excellent musical training for nearly a decade. Children in 1st - 8th grade meet weekly to experience the excitement and beauty of choral art. The Children's Choir is open to all students who have a desire to make music through the singing of choral literature from many genres and styles.

Teaching Technique
The Children's Choir nurtures the voice, intellect and heart. Children learn how to produce a healthy sound through proper technique and how to improve both individual and group musicianship. They also begin to develop and hone the tools for sight singing and developing a 'musical ear'. These young choristers take on musical and technical challenges, but also strive for a deeper understanding of the expression and emotions involved in a work.

The bringing together of younger and older singers is an important component of the Choir. By participating in concerts and group numbers with the College Choir, Women's Choir and instrumental ensembles, the Children's Choir members are given the opportunity to see and hear the progress of those pursuing music further in life.

Opportunities for Music Majors
For music majors, working with the Children's Choir provides hands-on experience working with a choral ensemble. Music education majors become an essential part of each year's learning and activities by serving as choral assistants that:

  • Work on rehearsal technique
  • Write lesson plans
  • Conduct young singers
  • The business and organizational aspects of a community-based performing ensemble

Performances
The choir is involved in both on and off campus performances. A highlight of the year is the annual Christmas Gala featuring music and performances by many of the college ensembles. Through all performances, the choir works toward becoming storytellers that bring the excitement and joy of music to others.

The season runs from September through May with sight singing classes held during the summer for interested students. A Summer Music Academy is also available for children in grades 4-9.

For more information contact Sandra Doneski at .