Giving Young Women a Voice!
Despite the pandemic, We Sing On! Things are a little different under the current circumstances, but the joy of singing together remains. and our vocal program is as strong as ever.
In our Kodály-based program, Dolce choristers (entering Grade 1 to Grade 4) develop musicianship through traditional children’s folk songs, art songs, nursery...
Viva (lively) choristers, Grades 4-7, enjoy a program designed to advance their musical skills and build a wide and varied range of repertoire. They meet once a week to focus on the development of vocal technique and musicianship through artistic interpretation and performance.
Brava (capable, commendable) is for young women in Grade 7 through university. They meet weekly for a three-hour rehearsal where they work on tonal quality, articulation, expression, diction, musicality, vocal support, Solfa and musical literacy while learning an incredible repertoire of music.
“I remember my first rehearsal so vividly, sitting in the front row, intimidated by the group of girls surrounding me. But as soon as we hit the downbeat of the first piece, my fear was replaced by an inexplicable sensation, hearing the chords and harmonies of 50 young voices coming together. Years later when I came across Eric Whitacre’s Ted Talk, I found the exact words to describe that feeling, ‘In my entire life I had seen in black and white and suddenly everything was in shocking Technicolor.‘”
- Brava Chorister, Serah George
“No matter how I feel when I come to choir rehearsal, singing always brings me so much joy. I love how kind and welcoming the other girls are, the beautiful music we get to sing and how important we are to Mrs.Q.”
- Viva Chorister, Age 10
“I love how choir fosters a wonderful sense of community and friendship. We learn much more than just singing at choir! I’m so incredibly grateful!”
- Brava Chorister
“Singing for me is happiness.”
- Age 7, Dolce Chorister
“I feel the Calgary Girls Choir has helped me grow as a person, both with more self-confidence and with finding my voice! The atmosphere you have established is amazing and I will miss this very much….I will always admire the spirit and passion you have while singing/teaching us.”
- Former Chorister, Jasmine Siqueira
We are an award-winning and internationally renowned choir that inspires and empowers young women through music. Our singers receive:
· Training in vocal excellence and artistry
· Exciting performance opportunities
· Development of important life skills
· A supportive and close-knit community
· Community outreach opportunities
· Global awareness
Confidence, poise, passion for music and friendships are nurtured through a shared love of singing. Rehearsals take place once a week for each level.
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2035 26A Street SW Calgary AB T3E 2B9 Phone: 403-686-7444 Email: office@calgarygirlschoir.com
