For Ages 6-13
This innovative ensemble brings the joy of choral music and performance to young singers. Through a wide selection of vocal repertoire and group training, members will learn the basic applications of vocal production with a strong emphasis on breath support, articulation, tone production, sight singing and ear training. Children's Chorus members will also engage in community concert performances and activities that encourage self-confidence, team work, poise and positive stage presence.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Location: Historic Twin Maples Estate
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For more information about this ensemble or to join, please contact the Continuo Arts Foundation offices, at (908) 264-5324.
A Jersey-Boys style ensemble for ages 13-18. This exciting group for young men thrills audiences with their upbeat & energetic performances featuring music old & new!
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
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For more information about this ensemble or to join, please contact the Continuo Arts Foundation at (908) 264-5324.
Date: May 19
Time: 7:00
Location: Saint James the Apostle Church, Springfield
Notes: Dress Rehearsal at Saint James the Apostle, May 15 - Times TBA
For the Young-at-Heart, this chorus for senior citizens is presented in collaboration with the Summit Community Programs and sponsored in part by the Summit Area Public Foundation, Manley-Winser Foundation, Overlook Medical Center and the H.E.A.R.T. Grant.
New Singers, join us on January 4th as we begin new repertoire for the Spring!
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00-Noon
Location: Summit Recreation Center
For more information about this ensemble or to join, please contact the Continuo Arts Foundation offices, at (908) 264-5324.
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Date: May 19
Time: 7:00
Location: Saint James the Apostle Church, Springfield
Notes: Dress Rehearsal at Saint James the Apostle, May 15 - Times TBA
For Young Ladies, ages 13-18
This exciting group of young choral artists serves as musical ambassadors locally and around the world. From Renaissance madrigals to vocal jazz, singers learn proper breathing techniques, tone production, articulation, stylization and presentation. Ensemble and sectional rehearsals assist singers in all aspects of vocal pedagogy as well as develop leadership and interpersonal skills in a positive and stimulating atmosphere. Members engage in community performances and join with other singers from around the world as part of the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 - 7:00
Location: Historic Twin Maples Estate
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For more information about this ensemble or to join, please contact the Continuo Arts Foundation offices, at (908) 264-5324.
Date: March 20
Time: 5:30 - 6:30
Location: Twin Maples Estate, Summit
Date: May 19
Time: 7:00
Location: Saint James the Apostle Church, Springfield
Notes: Dress Rehearsal at Saint James the Apostle, May 15 - Times TBA
For Adult Singers
For adult singers who love to perform, this ensemble delves into choral music throughout the ages. From standard choral masterpieces to opera choruses, from Gregorian Chant to 21st Century Composers, group members engage in exciting and educational rehearsals, sectionals and vocal workshops. Extensive work on breath support, vocal production, stage presence, musical interpretation and textual content will take place. The Civic Chorale performs in community concerts and joins with other singers from around the world as part of the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 - 9:00
Location: Historic Twin Maples Estate
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For more information about this ensemble or to join, please contact the Continuo Arts Foundation offices, at (908) 264-5324.
Date: May 19
Time: 7:00
Location: Saint James the Apostle Church, Springfield
Notes: Dress Rehearsal at Saint James the Apostle, May 15 - Times TBA
The Continuo Arts Foundation’s Conducting Fellow program launched in the Fall of 2011. Designed to enrich the education, experience and hands-on practicum for young conductors, conducting fellows involvement includes:
Ideally, candidates will be working on an advanced degree in choral conducting. This is an unpaid fellowship that will provide a stellar reference as well as rehearsal experience, performance, organizational, and podium opportunities. Candidates interested for the 2012-2103 season should send their resume and cover letter to: jocelyn@continuoarts.org
Resume:
Choral Conducting and Voice Performance Studies - Mannes College
Organ Studies - Westminister Choir College
Assistant Conductor - Columbia University Bach Society
Music Director and Principle Conductor - Westminister Choral Scholars
Director of Music and Organist - All Saints Church, Princeton
Resume:
Bachelor of Music Education - Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Master of Music Education - Florida State University
Doctoral Studies - Columbia University
Doctorate of Music - St. Francis Xavier, New York City
Director of Choral Studies, Miami Killian High School
Resume:
Stephanie Harris is the Continuo Arts Conducting Fellow for Seniors Sing! and received her B.A. in Church Music with a Classical Guitar concentration and Theology minor from Eastern University in Pennsylvania, and is currently pursuing the Master of Church Music in Choral Conducting degree from Concordia University. Stephanie directs two Handbell Choirs at Middlebush Reformed Church and takes private organ lessons at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
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