The Eastern Idaho Children Choirs are performing at the Eagle Rock Dance Christmas Recital!! We're very excited to be a part of this event - it is a great opportunity to sing in front of people and get our feet wet before our regular winter concert in January.
Each of the choirs - First Voices, Prelude Choir, and Lyrical Choir will be performing 2 of their pieces on stage. The Prelude Choir and Lyrical Choir will be performing an additional piece together. I'm really looking forward to having our first performance under our belt!!
Just as an update on how things are going.
The First Voices continues to work on the Kodaly method - these are symbols and syllables that many are familiar with, but may not know the full benefits of learning. The Kodaly symbols are hand gestures that signify the placement and tendencies of each note and where they rest or resolve. Our first songs emphasize the first intervals that young voices learn well. You'll see in our second part of the year a dramatic change as they learn more about reading music and more complex unison singing. Although, the Dr. Knickerbocker song has a couple of new intervals that sneak in - some of the kids are able to do it, some are still learning - which is great!!
Our Prelude Choir has been a wonderful experience - we have both new and veteran members on board. Prelude Choir is the first experience with parts and the students are learning quickly how to listen and blend the parts together. Rounds are a great way to create parts out of music and the Prelude Choir has a couple of rounds that are both rewarding and challenging.
Lyrical Choir is performing the more difficult music splitting into parts with harmony and counter melodies. We have a couple of very challenging rhythmic tunes and I think we're stretching some abilities in great ways. After our performance with Eagle Rock Dance, we'll be concentrating on learning a particular song with some real rhythmic tricks that can be both frustrating and enjoyable (we'll concentrate on making them enjoyable!!).
I am really enjoying each of the kids in all the choirs - seeing them open up with what I consider one of the best ways to express themselves is a great pleasure. Thanks for having them in the group!!
-Roger
Registration for Fall 2012!
Registration is now open for the 2012-2013 season.
First Voices and Prelude Choir begin on September 19th, Lyrics will begin September 20th! Classes will be held at the Calvary School at 655 John Adams - across from Ravsten Stadium. Applications can be found HERE and classes are open either until filled or until three weeks into rehearsals. IFYAC has now made it possible to pay for tuition online through PayPal!
The Registration Fee is $40 and that will hold your child's spot in the choir. It is non-refundable, but goes toward the tuition costs. If you have other questions about registration or the choir, please contact us! We're very excited to get a new season started!
Concert Review & New Semester Starting Soon!
What a fabulous concert! The kids did such a wonderful job and I have received so many compliments from family members as well as general community members alike! Some pictures from the dress rehearsal and concert have been added to the Photo Gallery.
With our concert behind us, we are looking ahead to our next concert on May 13th, 2011. We will be learning new pieces and this would be a great time to join the choir if you are not already participating. Registration forms can be found HERE. Classes for the second semester will begin February 2nd and 3rd respectively.
EICC in CONCERT!
Please join us for our up-coming concert
Colors of Winter
Friday, January 14th, 2011
6:00 pm
Rocky Mountain Middle School Auditorium
3443 N Ammon Rd.
Tickets: $3.00 at the door
Tickets: $3.00 at the door
OPEN REGISTRATION!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st
10:00 am -- 2:00 pm
Idaho Falls Public Library
If you are unable to attend the registration, you may fill out a form found HERE and send it in the mail with the registration fee ($40--applied to the total tuition cost). You may also print off the registration and bring it with you, or you can fill one out when you get there. Registration will stay open either until the classes are full or after three weeks into the semester, which ever comes first. If a class fills up, you will be put on a waiting list and will be contacted when an opening is available. If you have further questions, you can contact Dana Gallant at 351-0165 or IFYAC at 403-5166.
2010-2011 Season
REGISTRATION:
Thurs. June 17th
10:00am-Noon
Idaho Falls Public Library
(457 West Broadway)
Registration forms will be available there or you may print it off online HERE
The Eastern Idaho Children’s Choir is divided into three different choirs. Tuition covers the entire 26-week course, two formal concerts, and an IFYAC membership.
First Voices Choir: Pre-school—1st Grade
Wednesdays 4:00-4:45. Tuition: $110
Prelude Choir: 2nd Grade—4th Grade
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00. Tuition: $130
Lyric Choir: 5th Grade—8th Grade
Thursdays 4:00-5:30. Tuition: $170
*Additional siblings will each receive a $20 discount toward their tuition.
*A limited number of scholarships are available.
Applications can be printed off at http://www.ifyac.org
*For additional questions, call Nancy: 390-6318 or Dana: 351-0165
New Semester....New Music
We have just started our new semester and will be preparing music for our May 14th concert. If you are interested in signing your child up to participate in the Eastern Idaho Children's Choir, now is the time to do it! Classes will remain open for enrollment for the next few weeks. Contact Dana (351-0165) for more information.
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