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The Nazareth College Bach Children's Chorus is comprised of students ages 8 through 15 from throughout the greater Rochester area. The children, who perform from memory, have been repeatedly commended for their clear diction, musical expression, and remarkable proficiency in difficult repertoire. The 70+ singers in the Chorus practice and learn the music on their own during the time between scheduled rehearsals. The group sessions are spent fine-tuning the singers, studying the poetry, and mastering the challenges of ensemble performance. The Chorus is pleased to be associated with the fine music program offered by Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Auditions are held each year in April-May and the season runs from September to June. Informational meeting is April 9, 2005. Click here for Audition Information. |
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Bach Children's Chorus
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BCC sang at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in May, 2004 . |
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The Bach Children's Chorus has performed extensively throughout the eastern United States and Canada, often with orchestras and other youth choirs. Every year we try to visit a new city, giving concerts and visiting historic sites. We have several times sung "The Star Spangled Banner" to open professional baseball games at famous fields. |
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We are seeking talented girls and boys with unchanged voices between grades 3 through 9. We are interested not only in children who have a good solo voice, but also those who are good workers and can match pitch well. The student need not know how to read music, but the ability to work with concentration and dedication is required. If accepted into the Chorus, a commitment for the entire school year is requested.
The audition is a three-step, month long process. First, there is a general informational meeting to attend. Second, each student is given an individual pre-audition after learning two songs from memory. Third, there is the final audition. For those who are accepted, the commitment required will be Saturdays during the school year with occasional extra rehearsals at concert time. The Chorus does not meet during the summer.
Parents are asked to contact us by April 1 (call Karla Krogstad, Chorus Director at 442-0800 or June Santini, Chorus Manager at 582-3082) to sign up for the information meeting on April 9 (11:00-12 :00, Wilmot Hall, Nazareth College). If there are questions about the program, we will be happy to address them at that time.
Younger singers: Auditions for the Mozart Chorus, for children ages 5 to 8, will be taking place in the fall.
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