novae Choir
“The only thing better than singing is more singing!”
~ Ella Fitzgerald
The Novae Choir is an academically and performance focused choral program for students in 3rd through 8th grade. The program includes instruction in three areas intended to strengthen students’ talents as musicians: vocal technique, musicianship, and repertoire. Music will be selected from varied genres including classical, folk, musical theater, and pop. We emphasize the importance of building the fundamentals of the voice in a fun, community centered environment.
Rehearsals are Monday afternoons, 4:15 to 5:45 at La Cañada Congregational Church
Tuition: $400 (sibling discount available)
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Vocal technique
Students will develop vocal flexibility, clarity, ease, and power through the cultivation of breath management, vocal exercises, and musical expression.
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Musicianship
Students will develop confidence in introductory musicianship concepts, such as identifying and executing rhythms, melodic pitches, harmony, and sight-reading.
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Repertoire
Students will perform a variety of repertoire that will put musical concepts to real, stylistic applications, and that will enrich their social and cultural fluency. These will include classical, folk, pop, and musical theater.
OUR FALL 2024 SESSION
“OVER THE RAINBOW”
A Musical Journey Through Color
Inspired by the beautiful stained glass windows of our rehearsal space, our program includes pieces that celebrate light and color
REHEARSALS START AUGUST 19th
Rehearsals are Mondays 4:15 to 5:45, Final Performance December 9th
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Christina Whitten Thomas
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Novae Conductor, Musicianship Teacher, Vocal Coach
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Jacob Walters
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Novae Accompanist, Musicianship Teacher, Vocal Coach
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TBD
Novae Assistant
Assists with rehearsal
