Boulder Children's Chorale
| PREPARATORY CHOIR 1 |
| PREPARATORY CHOIR 2 |
| BEL CANTO |
| AUDITIONS |
| TUITION |
| UNIFORMS |
| BCC HANDBOOK |
| DIRECTORS |
| CALENDAR |
| BOULDER CHORALE HOME |
| CONTACT |
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Welcome!
The Boulder Children’s Chorale serves students in grades one through eight in three ensembles: two Preparatory Choirs for younger singers and Bel Canto for more experienced singers. Since our inception in 2009, Boulder Children’s Chorale has collaborated in concert with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Ballet, Mahlerfest and with the adult ensembles of the Boulder Chorale.
CONGRATULATIONS ON A WONDERFUL SEASON!
Hear excerpts from the past year! 2012-2013 season performances
The Boulder Children's Chorale performing at Broomfield Auditorium
April 2013
The Boulder Children's Chorale Bel Canto during "Traditions of Culture" concert
October 2012
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Auditions are required for students auditioning for Preparatory Choir 2 and Bel Canto. Preparatory Choir 1 students may register for choir without auditioning. No preparation is necessary. Auditions will be held at the following times and location:
Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM
Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 2013
from 3:30-4:00 PM & 6:00-6:30 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church
685 Inca Parkway, Boulder
Auditions can be scheduled online at www.boulderchorale.org
For more information call 303-554-7692.
The Boulder Children’s Chorale is one of the ensembles of the Boulder Chorale, a 501 (C )(3) organization. As such, it is a secular, non-political entity. The Boulder Chorale has in place policies supporting equal employment opportunity, and against harassment and discrimination.
PREPARATORY CHOIR 1 (grades 1-3)
Students in this choir will learn the fundamentals of choral singing including breath, body alignment, vowel purity, blend and phrasing. Additionally, basic music reading will be taught.
Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 pm
Atonement Lutheran Church
685 Inca Parkway, Boulder map
Registration Form (2013-14 edition coming soon)
Singer Information Form
Parent Volunteer Form
PREPARATORY CHOIR 2 (grades 3-5)
Students in this choir will continue to build the fundamentals of choral singing including breath, body alignment, vowel purity, blend and phrasing. Teaching techniques will be geared toward older students. Music literacy skills will be emphasized.
Thursdays, 5:15-6:00 pm
Atonement Lutheran Church
685 Inca Parkway, Boulder map
Registration Form (2013-14 edition coming soon)
Singer Information Form
Parent Volunteer Form
BEL CANTO (grades 4-8)
Students in this choir will expand upon their knowledge of singing through the rehearsal and performance of challenging choral literature.
Director, Kimberly Watkins
Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Atonement Lutheran Church
685 Inca Parkway, Boulder map
Registration Form (2013-14 editions coming soon)
Singer Information Form
Parent Volunteer Form
AUDITIONS
Auditions are required for students auditioning for Preparatory Choir 2 and Bel Canto. Preparatory Choir 1 students may register for choir without auditioning.
Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM
Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 2013
from 3:30-4:00 PM & 6:00-6:30 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church
685 Inca Parkway, Boulder
Auditions can be scheduled online at www.boulderchorale.org
For more information call 303-554-7692.
No preparation is necessary.
Auditions will consist of:
1. Vocalizing (to test range)
2. Aural recall (echoing pitches)
3. Sight singing & rhythm reading (skills are not necessary for acceptance into the group)
4. Singing a familiar song like "Happy Birthday"
Boulder Children's Chorale is a choir for treble voices. Boys whose voices have changed are ineligible.
Please read the BCC Handbook prior to your child's audition. (2013-14 edition coming soon)
TUITION (includes music)
$250 per year for Preparatory Choir 1 and 2, payable in two installments in September and January
$325 per year for Bel Canto, payable in two installments in September and January
Download Boulder Children's Chorale Registration Form ((2013-14 edition coming soon)
The Boulder Children’s Chorale does not want the fees to be a barrier to your child’s participation. If you have financial concerns, please contact our office at 303-554-7692 or boulderchorale@yahoo.com
UNIFORMS
Members are required to wear uniforms for all performances. There is additional cost for these uniforms. For more information, click the links below.
Boulder Children's Chorale Uniform Information
DIRECTORS
Kimberly Watkins
Boulder Children's Chorale Artistic Director & Bel Canto Choir Director
Kim Watkins completed dual master’s degrees in music education and vocal performance at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2004. Her professional experience includes fourteen years of secondary choral teaching in North Carolina and Colorado public school systems. In 2003, Mrs. Watkins advanced as a finalist in voice competitions sponsored by the Denver Lyric Opera Guild and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. During her graduate studies at the University of Colorado, she appeared as Madame Lidoine in Dialogues of the Carmelites, and as Gianetta in L’Elisir d’Amore. She also served as conductor of the University Women’s Choir and as an instructor for various music education courses. Mrs. Watkins has been a soloist with the Arvada Chorale, Boulder Chorale and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. She has adjudicated voice competitions at CU Boulder and in the Saint Vrain Valley School District. Kim served as Associate Director for the adult ensembles of Boulder Chorale from 2002-2009, leaving to begin work developing Boulder Children's Chorale. Mrs. Watkins is currently Director of Choirs at Niwot High School. She resides in Erie with her husband, Jason, and her son, Daniel.
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