OUR MISSION

Young Voices of Macedon seeks to provide quality music education for children in the context of choral singing. In particular it aims to:

 

• Encourage a love of group singing and quality music

• Guide young singers in developing vocal technique

• Provide training in music reading, part-singing, aural skills and general musicianship

• Introduce a wide range of music, including works from the classical tradition

• Assist choristers to develop vocal confidence and performance skills

• Offer a range of performance opportunities

• Provide an enjoyable, inclusive and social environment.

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STRUCTURE

We have 2 groups that sing separately and together.

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The Vivo group comprises children from 6 to 10 years and those in need of assistance in developing security in pitch. The programme is largely Kodaly-based and includes musical games and action songs.

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The Cantabile group includes children over the age of 11 and sings a wide-ranging repertoire from classical, folk, sacred and popular traditions and from musicals. We enjoy singing commissioned works, arrangements by our teachers and songs for special occasions. There is an emphasis on music in 2 and 3 parts.

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REHEARSALS

Our choir rehearses every Thursday during term time from 4:15pm to 5:45pm, with occasional weekend workshops. Rehearsals are held at The House of the Rock, 247 Station Street, New Gisborne.

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Each rehearsal commences with afternoon tea, followed by warm-ups involving the entire choir and always including the singing of rounds. Thereafter children rehearse in separate groups, the young children (Vivos) finishing at 5:15pm, the older singers (Cantabiles) at 5:45pm.

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ACTIVITIES

The annual programme includes performances at Choralfest in May, a variety of community events, our annual concert in September at the Church of the Resurrection, Macedon and the Service of Readings and Carols, also at the Church of the Resurrection as well as the Gisborne Carols by Candlelight.

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