Choir II

Grades 4-7

Mondays: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

at Scarborough Bluffs United Church from mid-September through mid-May

Prerequisites: Must audition prior to entry, including current BCC Choir I singers, unless exempted by conductor. Must have completed A Young Singer’s Journey Books I and II (new singers may be given an adjusted timeline) and demonstrate readiness for singing in harmony.

Performances: Participation in December and May main stage concerts with all choir levels and special guest musicians. Additional performances may be added (typically a late Fall and early Spring performance with other choirs). Participation in the annual Junior Treble Festival with other choirs from Southern Ontario. 

Program description: Choir II emphasizes learning to sing in parts, memorizing numerous songs for performance and becoming proficient in music theory and sight-singing! This ensemble works on solo vocal technique, performs a wide variety of standard choral repertoire and spends time each week singing in multi-part harmony with Choir III. Participation in the A Young Singer’s Journey theory program and weekly sight-singing groups is mandatory and built into the rehearsals. Weekly homework assignments help each singer build skills and confidence in choral music, theory and sight-singing.

Conductors: Charissa Bagan and Sarah Buisman, supported by choral assistants and rehearsal pianist

Choir II tuition (including retreat days):

Registration fee is $1,100* (pay in full by e-Transfer or cheque or request an instalment plan)

*plus materials and fundraising