Escondido Choral Arts Children's Chorus

Expert Overview

The Center Children’s and Youth Chorus, at the Center for the Arts, Escondido, provides opportunities to learn about music in a friendly and fun environment. Musical literacy and participation in the art of choral singing with their peers, as well as in combination with the Center Chorale are goals of this children's chorus. We perform several times during our season in many different venues in our community including the beautiful California Center for the Arts concert hall and performance theatre. 

Children's Ensembles 

Brio 

Training level program providing a foundation for choral and vocal instruction for children ages 7-8. Children receive an introduction to basic choral singing and perform two to three times a year in combination with the next level choir. Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:00-5:15 PM, Conductor - Diane Geller 

Arioso 

Children, ages 9-14, (un-changed voices) learn music reading skills through singing activities that teach them to read rhythms, use solfege (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do) for accurate aural and vocal pitch production, learn musical terms, and study musical forms in a fun, supportive environment. Performances are planned for two to three times a year including experiences with the Center Chorale at the Center for the Arts, Escondido. Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:00-5:15 PM, Conductor - Dana Stanford