Elaine Quilichini, Choir Director

Viva’s rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:30-7:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church – 3904 37 Street SW. 

New singers are required to attend a placement meeting with the choir director prior to registration. This friendly meeting will ensure that we find the best fit for every voice in the choir.  No prior choral experience is needed to join Viva.

Viva choristers 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. As choristers learn solfège, a system using syllables (do, re, mi, etc.) to represent pitches, they develop a keen musical ear and improve their ability to read music. Their beautiful singing is a model for all, and evidence of the high standard that can be achieved by young singers.

Choristers will participate in vocal coaching, diction, language & theory learning during rehearsals and will be provided with supplementary aural, written and video materials.  Additional learning opportunities with guest conductors and other specialists are offered.

Viva choristers have the exciting opportunity to participate in an annual weekend retreat, workshops, significant performances, local outreach, and regional tours.

Book a placement meeting here!

For more information on the Kodály approach to music education (including solfège), click here.