From Claudia –
Maybe parents would like to consider having their home-schooled children participate in choir for course credit. Pastor Matt has given a description of the choir and as you can see it is not just singing! New members are always welcome–official practice begins on August 29 at 8:00pm.
In addition, the fall school of music program begins September 10th. If you would like more info on choir or music lessons you can call Laura or Pastor Matt at the church office.
CROSSROADS CHOIR:
We rehearse about 40 regular hours over the school year, September to May, on Wednesday nights. Add in the Saturday and Monday rehearsals for special programs plus performances on Wednesday and Sundays and special out-of-town trips and you easily come to 60 hours plus.
During regular Wednesday rehearsals, we learn new songs and prepare them for performance. We do this by memorizing the texts and the various choral parts while learning the fundamentals of music theory. This includes dynamics, key signatures, time signatures, rhythm, harmony and correct singing technique such as pitch, breathing, support, posture, solos, duets and producing the correct vowel sound. Watching the director and ear-training are some skills vital to this class. We spend a few moments each class talking about the meaning of the texts and the biblical basis for the songs. Additionally, we spend time on speech and drama skills as we prepare our skits and readings for the performances.
