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Walnut Creek Level 4
Description: Advanced Performing Chorus students have mastered vocal skills of Levels, 1, 2, & 3, who study challenging literature at high levels of proficiency. A certain amount of maturity of voice is required. Summer Music Institute is mandatory for this level. Tours and workshops are scheduled in the late Spring/Summer. Director: Iris Lamanna 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. Music Camp: Advanced Camp is MANDATORY for all returning and entering Level 4 chorus members. Because approximately an entire semesters’ worth of rehearsals is packed into these 10 days in preparation of upcoming tours and/or performances, there can be NO EXCEPTIONS. Students not attending advanced camp will not be eligible for Level 4 membership. Dates are posted on your calendar and in the monthly newsletter. Expectations: Expectations and demands are challenging in Level 4. Study and practice at home is required to learn the music. Curriculum: Advanced literature and 4-part harmony. Continuing to emphasize foreign language pieces.
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