OUR PROGRAM
Based in South San Francisco, Star Valley Children's Choir offers three levels of Kodaly-based instruction for children ages 4-18 that are appropriate for different levels of musical experience. While no auditions are required for enrollment in Level I, for our other levels of instruction, we offer placement evaluations in January and August (or by appointment).
In our system, we identify musical goals for children to attain at each level. As children learn differently and mature differently, we assess each child individually to see if he or she has met these goals and is ready to continue their music education at the next level.
Each of our classes is led by an instructor with professional credentials in music education. Each level builds upon skills learned in the previous level and focuses on theory, musicianship, vocal technique, performance and interpretation.
While work towards level goals occurs at each rehearsal, choristers are expected to schedule time at home to work on vocal technique, theory assignments and repertoire memorization.
Music theory skills are emphasized at every regular rehearsal. The practical application of music theory — written and aural — produces trained musicians who are more equipped to sight-read and sing in a choral environment.
In our system, we identify musical goals for children to attain at each level. As children learn differently and mature differently, we assess each child individually to see if he or she has met these goals and is ready to continue their music education at the next level.
Each of our classes is led by an instructor with professional credentials in music education. Each level builds upon skills learned in the previous level and focuses on theory, musicianship, vocal technique, performance and interpretation.
While work towards level goals occurs at each rehearsal, choristers are expected to schedule time at home to work on vocal technique, theory assignments and repertoire memorization.
Music theory skills are emphasized at every regular rehearsal. The practical application of music theory — written and aural — produces trained musicians who are more equipped to sight-read and sing in a choral environment.
