Lexington Singers' Children's Choir
[Children's Performance Calendar]Mission Statement
The Lexington Singers Children's Choir (LSCC) was formed to provide opportunities for the children of Lexington and the surrounding communities to participate in a quality choral music education program and to further musical understanding among all peoples regardless of religious, racial, cultural or economic background.
The auditions for the Lexington Singers' Children's Choir for the Winter/Spring 2008 semester are completed. We thank all who participated.
We will post details regarding the auditions for the Fall 2008 semester in August. Please check this web page then for details!
Description of Choirs
Preparatory Choir - beginning musical experience. Children who exhibit varying ability but willingness to sing. Begin to learn about "singing" voice and experiment with their high and low voice. Begin basics of rhythm, steady beat, tempo, and dynamics. Study/discuss performance etiquette and concert procedures.
Advanced Choir - children at this level have demonstrated a readiness to sing in parts. Through this level they will imporve their part-singing skills and begin to sing in two and three parts. Note-reading, basic score reading, basic vocal technique, beginning sight-reading skills and performance skills will be taught. Singers must have the discipline, maturity, and attention span to endure long dress rehearsals with Lexington Singers, Lexington Philharmonic, and UK Choirs. Singers in this choir will be expected to practice at home two times per week.
Chamber Choir - children at this level can sing independently in parts. They have demonstrated a healthy and accurate vocal tone. Their voice is developing and their range is increasing. They are able to "leap" in vocally wider and more dissonant intervals. Sight-reading and solfege is emphasized. The literature in this choir is more difficult and frequently in a foreign language. Singers must have the maturity to be leaders regarding performance etiquette. Singers in this choir will be expected to practice at home four times per week.
2007-2008 LSCC Staff
- Dr. Lori Hetzel, Artistic Director and director of the Chamber Choir
- Mrs. Jill Campbell, director of the Advanced Choir
- Ms Wendy Keith, director of the Preparatory Choir
- Ms Amy Black, assistant conductor
- Mr Rob Vanover, Chamber Choir accompanist
- Mrs. Debbie Sogin, Advanced Choir accompanist
- Courtney McNeeley, Prep Choir UK Student Intern
- Daniel Wesley, Advanced Choir UK Student Intern
- Tegan Hanks, Chamber Choir UK Student Intern
- Mrs. Kate Lillich and Mrs. Hilda Kinghorn, Lexington Singers Board liaisons
Additional Information
For additional information please contact the Lexington Singers using our Contact Form. And please check this web page in August for details regarding auditions for the Fall 2008 semester.