CHORISTERS

The Choristers are a training choir, may take short tours in-state and to adjoining states, and consist of a maximum of 35 boys who have auditioned for the group and who are generally between the ages of 9 and 10 and have an unchanged voice.  New members may join the Choir at the Chorister level if they meet the age guidelines and demonstrate maturity and/or experience at the audition.  Boys younger than 9 may join the group if they have been in the Cadets for at least one full year, and demonstrate the musical ability to participate in Choristers.
A Chorister should have a poise that is mature and self-responsible.  He should demonstrate with coaching a developed sound, including clarity, with a minimum range of an octave and a half, and be able to match pitch thoughout the range without difficulty.  He should exhibit correct posture, use of the diaphragm, and the use of a head tone in the high range.

The Choristers also rehearse occasionally with the Cadets and/or Concert Choir for part of their rehearsal.  Choristers give approximately 15 performances a year, both by themselves and with the other choirs.  This group sings music in two and three parts, in several languages, with and without accompaniment.  The repertoire includes a wide variety, from classical to pop, with opportunities for solos, choreography, composition, and conducting.  Choristers are expected to perform a solo at the annual solo concert.  Their solo will be selected by the Director and rehearsal recordings are provided.

The Choristers rehearse Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00PM.

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