Introducing....Cantare Children's Chorus
The School of Performing Arts is proud to announce the creation of a new and exciting musical opportunity for children in grades 5-8. Cantare will educate, inspire, and enhance lives through song.
If your child loves to sing, we invite you to be a part of this new and exciting endeavor!
Vocal hearings will take place at our Plainfield Campus
on the following days...
Wednesday, May 28th: 7:00-9:00pm
Thursday, May 29th: 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday, May 31: 9:00-10:30am
Additional vocal hearings may be held in August.
Please call The School to set up an audition appointment at 815-439-0400.
What is a vocal hearing?
Vocal hearings are really easy! They will be done in small groups where the children will be asked to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and The National Anthem. The director will do some exercises to check musicianship skill level : rhythmic clap-back patterns, exercises to check for vocal range and the ability to hold a harmony part. The vocal hearing will take approximately 20 minutes and children and parents will have the opportunity to briefly talk to the director at the end of the hearing. All children that can match pitch and have unchanged voices will be accepted in the choir.
Cantare will be lead by the very talented and well sought after
conductor, Ms. Oksana Rodak.
The mission of the choir will be to educated and inspire children to attain a high level of musicianship while providing the opportunity for artistic and social empowerment. A wide variety of music will be performed celebrating the global community.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm at our Plainfield Campus and will begin September 2, 2008.
Tuition: $300 18 week semester
Materials: $45
Tuition covers three hours of expert instruction in vocal training each week along with any performance opportunities throughout the semester. Your materials fee covers the purchasing of music, arrangements, folders and other general supplies needed.
Music Performing Ensembles
Our Music Ensembles perform throughout the Chicago land area. Contact us if you are in need of entertainment for your upcoming event!
Performing ensembles designed for students of late elementary through advanced playing levels. Weekly one hour rehearsals focus on rhythmic and listening skills, intonation, technique, and ensemble performance skills. Ensembles take part in public performances and local community events throughout the Chicagoland area during the holiday, spring, and summer months. Members are required to attend all rehearsals and performances September-June, and will be responsible for purchasing concert attire. Students who cannot make such a commitment need not audition. Rehearsal times will be arranged with instructors following the auditions. New and returning members must audition.
Tuition $295/18 week semester
(tuition includes participation in one or more ensemble)
Music and materials $25/year
Chamber Ensembles
Piano & String students 3rd grade & older
Woodwind & Brass students 6th grade & older
Instrumental performing ensembles designed for students looking to develop ensemble, rhythmic, and performance skills. Students will develop their playing skills through performance repertoire spanning from classical to contemporary jazz and pop pieces. Students will be placed into various small ensemble combinations based on their audition.
Rehearsal time will be arranged by instructor.
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Classical Guitar Ensembles
Youth Ensemble 8 - 11
Adult Ensemble 12 - Adult
Students will have the opportunity to improve rhythmic performance and develop listening skills through ensemble playing. Weekly one hour rehearsals will also focus on improvisation, sight-reading and aural skills.
Rehearsal time will be arranged by instructor.
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Flute Ensemble
12 - Adult
This ensemble gives students the opportunity to improve playing and listening skills through small ensemble pieces. In addition to performance repertoire, weekly rehearsals will focus on technique, intonation, and sight-reading. Repertoire consists of traditional classical works, as well as modern jazz and pop pieces.
Rehearsal time will be arranged by instructor.
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La Serenada
Ages 14 - 18
A small, select mixed voice ensemble will learn and perform a repertoire of contemporary, classical and musical theatre ensemble pieces. Correct solo voice and ensemble techniques are emphasized with additional language and diction coaching. Rehearsals are two days a week with a concluding performance the last day of class.
Call for more information.
630-717-6622 X107
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Show Choir
Fluffernutters, Grades 3 - 6
Main Melody,Grades 7 - 10
This high energy, fast paced choir will knock your socks off with fun! Students will learn proper breathing, posture, and vocal technique as well as choreography designed for show choirs. The group's repertoire includes contemporary, Broadway and pop songs, as well as traditional choral pieces. Members receive one hour of vocal rehearsal and one hour of dance/choreography class per week in working to produce their original showcase. This ensemble takes part in public performances at holiday time, spring and summer, and at various community events.
Members are required to attend all rehearsals and performances. Students who cannot make such a commitment need not audition. Members are responsible for basic performance attire. See Performances and Auditions.
2 1/4 hours / week
$410 - 18 week semester
$80 /yearly materials and music
$30-$80 /yearly costume fee
Tuesday 4:00-6:30 Sondheim Room (NJ, JWB,CB)
