Choirs & Classes
SGM offers a developmental class and five progressive choirs. Students are encouraged to participate in the younger class and choirs, in order to develop their musical skills and prepare them for more advanced repertoire. Each choir will participate in the fall and spring concerts. Expectations for practicing are shared in weekly emails.
In order for the director to assess a student’s readiness for participation in a choral group and to determine voice parts, all new prospective choir members will schedule a 5-10 minute audition. These will be held on June 4th at Christ Reformed Church at Indian Creek 171 Church Road, Telford.
The directors may opt to place students in classes or choirs based on their ability rather than age, as appropriate. The directors also reserve the right to deny enrollment, and in special cases to require private music lessons for participation in the choirs. Age cutoffs for the choirs are October 1st of the choral year.
Choir sizes are limited, and registrations from returning families will be accepted first through May 15.
MusicFUNdamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
Laurel Nolin, Instructor
Wednesdays, 10:00am-10:45am
MusicFUNdamentals Class meets September 10-November 12, and January 21-March 25
Tuition: $175 (+$63 take home material fee to be paid on September 10th)
This class meets 10 weeks each semester and is designed for the parent and child(ren) to participate together. Students will enjoy using all of their senses to discover the world around them. They will use their imagination while singing and playing instruments to nature-themed songs. Through echoing rhythm and tonal patterns, they begin to learn the language of music.
Purposeful movement activities and focused listening exercises engage their minds and bodies. Language development is nurtured through the rhythm of poetry and storytelling. Quality Home Materials (by Musikgarten) enable parents to bring music/activities home for their children to enjoy on a daily basis. This important listening dimension surrounds your child with music every day.
Prima Choir (Ages 5-7)
Laurel Nolin, Director
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 9:45am
Prima Choir begins on the second week of each semester, September 10 and January 21.
Tuition: $175 (+$63 take home material fee to be paid on September 10th)
This choir is designed to solidify the ability to sing in tune and keep a steady beat. A multi-sensory approach is used, including rhythm and tonal activities, as well as singing and movement games. Choristers will participate in the winter and spring concerts, for which attendance is required.
Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch, follow instructions and completion of a “Mommy and Me” gentle audition.
Cantabile Choir (Ages 7-11)
Emilie Park, Director
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Tuition: $250
Students in Cantabile Choir are introduced to principles of good choral singing technique, as well as musical expression. Although students will be taught some of the material by rote, they will also be taught foundational principles in reading music and how to sing in two parts. Ability to match pitch and repeat patterns is required for acceptance into this choir.
Jubilate Choir (Ages 11-14)
Adam Dieffenbach, Director
Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Tuition: $250
Students in Jubilate Choir are taught further principles of choral singing technique and are introduced to singing in three parts. There is a strong emphasis on musical literacy and individual practice at home.
Laudate Choir (Ages 14 and Older)
Jennifer Loux, Director
Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tuition: $285
More advanced musicianship is developed, and singing is in four parts. Ability to match pitch and repeat patterns is required for acceptance into this choir.
Advanced Ensemble (Ages 14 and Older)
Jennifer Loux, Director
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 10:20 am
Tution: $225 to be paid September 3rd, after acceptance
Advanced Ensemble is open to men and women of Laudate Choir. New prospective members will audition June 4th. Advanced Ensemble Choristers must be willing to be leaders in Laudate Choir. Students sing more difficult repertoire and are expected to be comfortable singing a capella and in divided parts.
