Children Choirs

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.

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.

2008-2009 LSCC Staff

Auditions

Auditions for the Fall 2009 semester are scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2009, and Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Both will be held from 4-6pm. Location TBA.