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Walnut Creek Level 3
Description: Students study two, three, & four part music, continuing to master vocal reading skills, focusing on skills needed for Level 4. Tour and camp participation strongly encouraged. Director: Iris Lamanna Performances: Participation in 3 to 5 scheduled performances per semester is required including annual Winter and Spring concerts. Check your calendar for dates. Performances can be any day of the week, although we try not to schedule many on Sunday mornings. Most performances are at night and on Saturdays. Since we are trying to reach other children with music and music education, we do several school performances during the year. Every effort is made to schedule these performances so the chorister loses a minimum of school time. Many schools recognize this as independent study. There are permission slips available in the chorus office and a cover letter explaining our organization. Each semester we have two concerts of our own, the Winter Concert and the Spring Concert. These are wonderful and inspiring concerts with each level performing and a mass-performance of all levels. Do not be afraid to ask teachers, neighbors or anyone with a love for music and children. These concerts are very professional, and the audience is guaranteed to be touched and amazed at the accomplishments of the choristers and their music. Tours: Tour (if offered) is strongly encouraged for Level 3 choristers. Dates are posted on your calendar and on the website. Expectations: Expectations become greater at this level. Practice with tape recorder. Be prepared at rehearsals. Record and turn in time sheets for independent rehearsal at home. Curriculum: Continuing to reinforce and teach theory and sight singing. Emphasis on foreign language pieces, more complex vocal technique and 3-part harmony.
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