A Musicum
We pride ourselves in cultivating these skills in an atmosphere that is fun and engaging!
A Musicum I Saturdays, 9:30–10:30am 7-10+
A Musicum II Saturdays 10:30-11:30 10+
14 weeks
Spring Semester: Jan. 11 - May 10
(no rehearsals 1/18, 2/15, and 4/5)
Concert May 10
Tuition: $425 per semester
St. Alban's Church
1501 Washington Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(about a mile from Crowden)
Ages 7 - 12+ (younger with special permission)
A musicum is for kids who want to sing! No previous training necessary – just come have fun while making good music!
We teach:
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Basic choral vocal technique
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head tone
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open chamber
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vocal foci
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breath control
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articulation
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posture
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Excellent repertoire kids deserve but rarely experience, spanning ancient through contemporary:
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Classical
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Folk
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World Music
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and sometimes a little pop :-)
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Singing in parts
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Ensemble exploration
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Balance amoung voice parts
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Awareness of which "members of the team" (voice parts) hold the emphasis at different points in the music
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Uniform group vocal color
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For those with sufficient instrumental training, there are opportunities to play with our singing
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Basic solfège with handsigns, following a Kodály educational model
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Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, articulations, etc.
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Vocal color differentiation
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Pronunciation in other languages, often incorporating a cultural context
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Body awareness
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Courage, Self-confidence, Leadership, and Compassion
