Spring 2012 Auditions!

The choir is looking for new members! Find out more about auditions for the 2012-13 year.

Celebrating 20 years in 2011!

Now in its 20th year, the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir fosters artistry and excellence through musical study and performance.

We believe singing builds community and enriches all areas of a child’s life. Children have tremendous capacity for aesthetic experience; they can be profoundly moved by music. All children can experience musical excellence. Quality choral singing builds individual musicianship. Children are naturally artistic and want to express themselves. Singing should be a life-long activity. Singing well builds self-esteem. Singing quality repertoire fosters musical excellence. Choral singing requires discipline and fosters commitment to the group.

We value artistry, excellence, musical independence, discipline, potential, beauty, high expectations, commitment, joy, soaring spirits, the preciousness of each child.

We envision a world that appreciates musical artistry and excellence, where all children have an opportunity to sing, where singing unifies community. A world where choral music is valued.

The details

In the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir great music of all styles and historic periods is performed. The repertoire includes classical music, contemporary music, folk songs of many cultures, newly-composed works and sacred and secular songs with emphasis on love, peace, and friendship. Concerts are given both locally and in major centers of the United States and the world. Rehearsals are conducted with strict discipline with emphasis on regular attendance, preparation, punctuality, and excellence. Technical knowledge is imparted through practice and performance.

Solfege-inspired teaching is at the heart of the rehearsals. Because learning to read music is an important part of SVCC participation, choristers receive weekly solfege instruction and will complete solfege memorization, practice sight-singing, and homework based on these lessons. Children with treble voices in grades 3-12 who have passed an audition may participate. Financial assistance is provided to qualified, interested children who would not otherwise be able to participate.