Information that Kids Need to Know!

Good Practices
Keep in shape, stay out of trouble, hold up your end... here are some rules of thumb and ways to succeed.

  • Listen to the CD's, practice the pronunciation, and hum along even before you know the words.
  • Remember that you are not alone. Lots of kids are practicing just like you all over the 5 counties around Rochester.
  • Talk to your parents about any problems you are having. Ask them to contact the person at BCC who can help if they can't do it themselves.
  • When you're feeling like you're the best, try not to crow. When you're feeling like you're the worst, try not to cry. Both extremes are likely to be temporary.
  • Don't wear tight clothes when you practice.
  • Be kind to your voice when you are not singing. Try not to yell a lot. Drink warm tea when your throat is scratchy.
  • Remember that your family has to listen to your practice. Try to practice at a time that is not too disturbing, and in a room where you can shut the door.
  • If you're having trouble with the pronunciation or the timing, write notes to yourself on your music.
  • Keep your music, pronunciation guides, Tapes and schedules all in a set place where you can FIND them.
  • Be proud! You accepted a challenge and you're working to succeed.



Foreign language Songs

Songs are poems! Understand the poetry and it will help you learn the words.

  • Be able to write words from memory
  • Count the stanzas for each poem
  • Learn the rhyme scheme of each stanza, and of each poem
  • Identify the poetic meter
  • Practice reciting the poetry, exaggerating the stresses of the meter
  • To memorize the poem, first memorize the first word of each line of each stanza
  • Transfer the silent letter slashes from the poetry page to the score (for French songs)
  • Study the English cognates to assist in learning the translation

Parents Corner


Parent input and involvement is quite important in keeping the BCC sailing smoothly. We invite ALL parents to participate in the program to the extent possible. We are always thankful for parent involvement; it helps the Chorus to be the best it can be. Parent Steering Committee meetings are held once a month during large group rehearsals. The meetings are usually from 9:45 To 10:30 am. In addition to the Parent Steering Committee, there are several others, all staffed by Parent Volunteers.

Parent Coordinators are as follows:

  • Director: Karla Krogstad 442-0800
  • Chorus Manager: June Santini 582-3082
  • Refreshments: Camille Danielak
  • Uniforms: Anne Schiro
  • Attendance: Mary Lyubomirsky
  • Chaperones: Michele Agnostinelli
  • Newsletter: Dorothy Hoskins
  • Recording Secretary: Jennifer Faringer
  • Website: Skeeter Harris

Interested parents please contact us!


Rules for Uniforms

  • Only children in complete, correct uniforms are allowed to perform. (Don't forget the cummerbund and tie!)
  • No white shoes, socks or hose are permitted at performances. (Girls wear flesh-colored hose.)
  • Don't forget the cummerbund and tie!
  • Occasionally we will have special uniforms for certain performances. You will be informed as much in advance as possible what clothes are needed.
  • And remember--Don't forget the cummerbund and tie!

Accessories no dangly earrings, jewelry, headbands or hair ribbons. Quiet Shoes and dark socks should be worn. If makeup is worn, it should be subdued in color and applied sparingly.

Uniforms are REQUIRED for performances. Formal concert uniforms consist of black or dark "quiet" (rubber soled) shoes; navy slacks and white shirt for boys and girls; and maroon cummerbund and tie for all chorus members.
Casual uniforms are blue BCC sweatshirt and/or red BCC T-shirt with good quality blue jeans and clean sneakers.
Choristers should purchase their uniforms from our approved vendor, as outlined in the handouts when you were accepted into the BCC.