Choral Ensembles
Odyssey Chorus
Children in second and third grade are invited to participate in Odyssey Chorus, a preparatory choir designed to instill good vocal habits, beginning music reading and appropriate choir behavior. A variety of quality and fun literature is selected to build vocal skills and proficiency in unison and part-reading. This chorus also aims to prepare singers for the Discovery Chorus and provides numerous performance opportunities throughout the school year. Participants are encouraged to attend all rehearsals and performances and to study their music at home. To ensure high quality performances, students are not allowed to miss more than two rehearsals per concert cycle. Students must audition to be accepted into the Odyssey Chorus.
| Ages: |
Grades 2-3 |
| Director: |
Keri Worden |
| Location: |
Zion Lutheran, Hiawatha |
| Tuition: |
$130 |
| Auditions: |
Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2 |
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4-5:30 p.m., no appointment necessary, Symphony Center |
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Students audition for Odyssey Chorus by singing America (My Country 'tis of Thee) |
Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 3-4 p.m. beginning September 12, 2010.
Discovery Chorus
Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grade are invited to audition for Discovery Chorus, a long-standing Symphony School program designed to help young singers become acquainted with quality choral music and build good vocal technique. Approximately 100 students are selected annually by audition and have the opportunity to perform with Orchestra Iowa. Participants are required to attend all rehearsals and performances and to study their music at home.
| Ages: |
Grades 4-6 |
| Director: |
Amy Hanisch |
| Location: |
Zion Lutheran, Hiawatha |
| Tuition: |
$130 |
| Auditions: |
Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2 |
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4-5:30 p.m., no appointment necessary, Symphony Center |
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Students auditioning for Discovery Chorus should prepare America the Beautiful |
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(Students must audition if they have not previously participated in Discovery Chorus.) |
Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 2:30 - 4 p.m. beginning September 19, 2010.