Youth Choristers will have the opportunity to focus on more challenging choral music, working with parts, rounds and other advanced techniques. The Youth Chorus will have the opportunity to perform in Montrose in collaboration with the Valley Youth Orchestra!
Students Will…
- Learn vocal techniques through fun warm-ups
- Receive sheet music to learn about and use
- Gain confidence with their voices as we explore a variety of musical styles
- Learn about and creatively implement harmony, arranging, and other musical concepts
- Perform at least one collaborative piece with an orchestra
The chorus will join the Valley Youth Orchestra for a (free!) performance on April 28th, 2024 at 4pm at Calvary Chapel in Montrose, CO
Chorus Details
| Chorus Director | Katy Kristoffersen |
| How Many Days? | 4 regular rehearsals + 1 dress rehearsal prior to the concert |
| Full Schedule | Rehearsals Location: United Church of the San Juans, 295 N Lena St. Ridgway, CO 81432 Wed, 4/10/24: 3:15pm – 4:15pm Sun, 4/14/24: 4:00pm -5:15pm Wed, 4/17/24: 3:15pm – 4:15pm Sun, 4/21/24: 4:00pm – 5:15pm Dress Rehearsal + Concert Location: Calvary Chapel, 2201 S Townsend Ave Suite D, Montrose, CO 81401 Dress Rehearsal and Concert Date: Sunday, 4/28/24 Dress Rehearsal: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Concert: 4:00pm (free for audiences!) |
| Registration Cost | $80 – Cost includes rehearsals, music and performance – Discounts will be applied for siblings |
| Concert Date/Time | Sunday, April 28th 2024 4:00pm |
| Concert Location | Calvary Chapel 2201 S Townsend Ave Suite D, Montrose, CO 81401 |
| Age Range | 8 – 18 |
| Eligibility requirements? | No experience necessary! Any child between the ages of 8-18 is welcome. |
| Additional Adult Support | Adult volunteers from the United Church of the San Juans (UCSJ) will be on site to help support kids and supervise. All volunteers will have previously completed Safe Sanctuary Training. |
| A Note From the UCSJ Community | UCSJ is a loving and welcoming congregation that wants to support creative growth, learning and music for individuals of all ages, stages, backgrounds and religious or non-religious affiliation. The church is partnering with Ridgway Creative Arts to offer these opportunities to families in this community. |