Choral Music Festival
Concordia University Irvine proudly presents its inaugural Summer Choral Festival at the Borland-Manske Center, tailored for students ranging from 3rd grade to 12th grade. This festival offers participants the unique opportunity to engage in choral singing within a supportive environment while also benefiting from enriching classes and seminars designed to enhance their musicianship.
Our primary mission for this festival is to provide young musicians with a platform to develop their singing skills, express their emotions through music, learn the importance of collaboration and socialization, and to praise God through their voices and hearts. We believe that the choral setting offers an ideal environment for learning these essential life skills, and we are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching experience for all participants.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where students can expand their musical skills and knowledge while forming connections with peers and professional musicians. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned singer, this festival promises to be a rewarding journey of musical growth and collaboration.
- Ages: 3rd - 12th grades
- Festival Dates: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 14, 2024
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30am -3:00pm
- Friday: 12:30-8:30pm, Concert at 6pm
- Application Deadline: Apply by May 10th, 2024
- Tuition: $495
- Lunch: $80
Classes/Seminars
- Rehearsals : Immerse yourself in the repertoire as our experienced instructors guide you through intensive rehearsals, refining your ensemble performance and fostering musical cohesion.
- Sight-reading Mastery : Elevate your sight-reading skills as you learn techniques and strategies to navigate musical notation with confidence and precision, empowering you to tackle new music with ease.
- Rhythmic Precision : Delve into the rhythmic intricacies of choral music, honing your ability to execute complex rhythms with clarity and accuracy, ensuring cohesive and dynamic performances.
- Vocal Technique Enhancement : Discover the secrets to unlocking your vocal potential as you delve into vocal technique workshops designed to expand your vocal range, improve tone quality, and develop stamina and flexibility.
- Perfecting Posture : Explore the vital role of posture in vocal production and performance, learning how proper alignment and body mechanics can optimize vocal resonance and projection, allowing you to unleash your full vocal prowess.
- Expressive Interpretation of Lyrics : Dive deep into the art of lyrical expression, exploring various interpretive techniques and nuances to convey emotion, meaning, and storytelling through your singing, creating captivating and memorable performances.
Faculty
- Diana Charles (former conductor at the Los Angeles Children's Chorus and Southern California Children’s Chorus)
- Sarah Granpre (former conductor of the Voices of Hope Choir)
- Concordia Music Faculty
- Concordia Alumni
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