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CHILDREN’S CHOIR PROGRAM20152016

The Caldwell Children’s Choir Program is for young singers with unchanged voices in grades 3–8. The program is divided into two semesters, which end with the choir presenting a concert for family and friends.

Participants will be taught to sing using healthy vocal technique and posture. They will learnto read and understand music. They will beprovided an opportunity to rehearse and perform age-appropriate music of diverse styles, cultures and languages. The best of current practice and approaches in music education, including Kodaly and Orff Schulwerk, will be incorporated into the rehearsals so that all members of the choir can experience success. They will be inspired to attain the highest level in both music and artistry.

Artistic Director and Conductor, Thomas R. Charsky, is an adjunct member of the Caldwell University Music Department. He holds a B.A. in Music Education and an M.A. in Music in Organ Performance from The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. He has completed additional graduate studies in music education and supervision from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, The Hartt School, University of Hartford, Montclair State University, and Westminster Choir College (Rider University). He holds a Level 3 Orff Schulwerk Certification and has had extensive training in both Kodaly and Dalcroze Eurythmics.

Membership InformationAudition: The Children’s Choir is open by audition to all students with unchanged voices between the ages of 8 and 14 (grades 3–8). The audition process evaluates pitch matching as well as rhythmic and melodic reading skills. The auditions help to determine choir placement according to age, musical skills and vocal development.

Audition RequirementsBe prepared to sing one verse of either “America”(My Country ‘tis of Thee), “America the Beautiful” (Oh beautiful, for spacious skies), or “Happy Birthday” without accompaniment. Please call 973-618-3587 or e-mail Nchildress@caldwell.edu to sign up for an audition date.

2015 Audition DatesDate: Thursday, August 6 or Thursday, September 10Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Caldwell University Campus

Visceglia Arts Center, Room 202

Fall Semester 2015Choir rehearsal day: ThursdayFirst rehearsal: September 10Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.Location: Caldwell University Campus

Visceglia Arts Center, Room 202Fall/Winter Concert: Saturday, December 12

(4:00 p.m.)Snow Date: Saturday, December 19 (4:00 p.m.)

2016 Audition DateDates: Thursday, January 7 (Snow Date: January 14)Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Caldwell University Campus

Visceglia Arts Center, Room 202

Spring Semester 2016Choir rehearsal day: ThursdayFirst rehearsal: January 14Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.Location: Caldwell University Campus

Visceglia Arts Center, Room 202Spring Concert: Saturday, April 30 (4:00 p.m.)

CostRegistration fee (nonrefundable): $15 per familyAnnual fee (fall and spring semesters): $275Fee for one semester: $185

DiscountsCaldwell University faculty, staff, alumni and adult stu-dents will receive a 20% discount off the annual fee.

Family discounts available: first child – full price; second child – 20% off; and third child – 30% off.

For more information contact:Dr. Nan Childress Orchard at 973-618-3587 or e-mail Nchildress@caldwell.edu.

Visit our Web site: caldwell.edu/academics/music