Columbus International Children's Choir

Creative Notes

 

 

Sunny Smiles and Creative Notes Choirs (Grades K-2)

The youngest children start singing in the Sunny Smiles Choir and the Creative Notes Choir. These children begin learning the basics of choral singing. The students explore their singing voices and gain confidence singing alone and with others. They learn breathing techniques, proper singing posture, and how to follow a conductor.

Using singing games and folk songs from many different cultures, students learn to read and perform simple rhythmic and melodic patterns. Students will prepare repertoire for and perform in one or two concerts per year.

Rainbow of Voices

 

 

Rainbow of Voices Choir (grades 2-4)

The Rainbow of Voices Choir is for advanced beginners. This ensemble is for children who are already comfortable with their singing voices and want to increase their musical knowledge. These children build their music reading skills and develop healthy singing habits. They learn proper breathing techniques, singing posture and tone production and develop basic musical artistry using dynamics and articulation. This group focuses on building a beautiful unison sound and begins developing part-singing skills.

This choir sings in a variety of languages. The Rainbow of Voices Choir performs in at least two concerts per year.

Swallow

 

 

Swallow Choir (grades 4-7)

The Swallow Choir is an intermediate-advanced level choir. These singers learn to develop vocal strength and sing with a healthy tone quality. This is accomplished by work with a vocal coach one-on-one and in groups. They are also trained in sight reading and solfege.

Rehearsals include the development of listening skills for more accurate intonation, vocal blend and balance. The goal of this level is to increase independence in music reading and sing more difficult repertoire with confidence. The Swallow Choir members have an opportunity to travel and meet with other choirs in a yearly tour.

Chamber

 

 

Chamber Choir (grades 7-12)

The Chamber Choir is an advanced, select choir. Only the finest singers are admitted to this group. These singers develop strong vocal skills by work with a vocal coach and by singing advanced repertoire. This group demonstrates outstanding music abilities and responsible behavior. The Chamber Choir goes yearly on national and international concert tours.