Advanced Choir (Grades 9-12)
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This ensemble is the most advanced ensemble at the Tucson Girls Chorus (typically 9th-12th grades).
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Audition required to join. Prior experience singing in choir is required.
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The Advanced Choir typically performs in 10-14 concerts per year throughout Tucson, and tour nationally or internationally once per year. Tour participation is required.
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Rehearsal Location/Time:
River Rd- Thursdays, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, some additional Saturday & Wednesday rehearsals
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Conductor: Dr. Marcela Molina
Assistant Conductor & Accompanist: Kathryn Lieppman
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Musical concepts include (but not limited to):
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Identification and sight-singing of all intervals using all twelve pitches
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Singing and memorization of complex repertoire
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Continued development of vocal technique, breath control, and effective rehearsal techniques
Responsibilities- Members of the Advanced Choir assume more individual responsibilities within the Tucson Girls Chorus including:
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Mentoring younger singers at TGC through a variety of activities, such as regularly attending and participating in the younger choir rehearsals
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Maintaining the TGC music library and cataloging new music as it is purchased
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Hosting open houses for TGC
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Representing TGC and performing at our Spring Fundraiser, Duets and Dinner
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Being Ambassadors of Tucson while on concert tours.
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How to Join:
The Advanced Choir requires an audition. Please contact us at info@tucsongirlschorus.org and we'll be happy to schedule one!
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