Food for Thought: Kids Who Sing In Choruses Get Better Grades
“When it comes to grades, children who participate in a chorus do significantly better than children who have never sung in a choir. Forty-five percent of parents surveyed whose children sing state their child receives ‘all or mostly A’s’ in mathematics (versus 38 percent of non-choir parents) and 54 percent get ‘all or mostly A’s’ in English and other language arts classes (versus 43 percent).”
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Children's Rehearsal Schedule
Pond Road Middle School
Alpha 2:30 - 4:00
Disciple 3:30 - 5:00
Teens for Christ (T4C) 5:00 - 6:35
Messengers for Christ (M4C) 5:00 - 8:00
Children's Choir Divisions & Criteria
ALPHAAges: 6yrs – 4th gradeGoals:in tune, musical unison singingHave the potential to match pitch and willingness to tryAble to sing on pitch when singing with the groupAble to stay on task for the rehearsalAble to memorize music & textBasic musicianship & music-reading skills will be taught through the concert repertoirePerform in public concerts (unless singer is not ready to do this) DISCIPLESAges: 4th - 6th gradeGoals: in tune, musical singing in two part harmonyMust be able to sing in head voiceMust match pitch and be able to sing in tune when singing aloneAble to maintain focus & follow instructionsAble to concentrate for level of repertoire & length of rehearsalAble to memorize music & textBasic musicianship & music-reading skills will be taught through the concert repertoirePerform in public concerts May be eligible to participate in the touring choir – by invitationTeens for Christ (T4C)kids who want to be a part of a spirited group of teen singers!Ages: teens through high school seniorGoals: in tune, quality singing in 4/5 part harmony SSATBMust be able to sing in head voiceAble to maintain focus & follow instructionsAble to concentrate for level of repertoire & length of rehearsalAble to memorize music & textBasic musicianship & music-reading skills are helpful; more advanced skills will be taught through the repertoirePositive cooperative attitude; willingness to accept instruction & correction; team playerEligible to audition for solos, special ensembles, trips and morePerform in public concerts May be eligible to participate in the touring choir – by invitation and/or auditionMessengers for Christ (M4C) (a subgroup of the T4C)Ages: 7th grade – high school seniorGoals: high level of commitment & musicianship/singing skills Auditioned – must meet standard of extremely accomplished singing and musicianship skillsProven track record singing in the CCCCRequires a high level of commitment from singer and supportive parentsWillingness to participate in concerts and extra eventsAbility to read music fluentlyAbility to sing alone on a part with accuracyAbility to sing difficult music in tune, blend, sing musically and expressivelyMay be reevaluated during season or re-auditioned for each new seasonMust be able to communicate the music’s message with appropriate stage presenceCoordination & willingness to do choreographyMaturity, Self-discipline, self-motivationAbility to be an exemplary role model and team player; willingness to mentor other singersCaring attitude about the feelings of other singers & family members of the CCC/CPerforms in public concerts & other events
