Oakville Childrens Choir (The)

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Record #: OAK3003

Last Modified: 21 Apr 2010

Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2010

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Artistic or Cultural Supports

Contact Information

Address

St. Simon's Anglican Church (Rehearsal Site)
1450 Litchfield Rd
Oakville, ON L6H 5P4

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Located In Community

Oakville

Intersection

Whiteoaks Blvd & Trafalgar Rd

Mailing Address

123 Maurice Dr, Suite 203
Oakville, ON L6K 2W6

Wheelchair Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Office Phone

905-337-7104

Fax

905-337-0192

Organization Email

info@oakvillechildrenschoir.org

Website

www.oakvillechildrenschoir.org

Primary Contact

Judy Opar, Executive Director, Email: jopar@oakvillechildrenschoir.org

Alternate Contact

Sarah Morrison, Music Director, Email: info@oakvillechildrenschoir.org

Description & Services

Areas Served

Halton Region

Description

The Oakville Children's Choir is a choral ensemble established in September 1994 by Glenda Crawford. The choir is composed of more than 100 singers, ranging in age from 5 to 17 years.

The Choir presents a number of concerts * performs at workshops * makes guest appearances at community functions * hosts a Christmas benefit concert * collaborates with other fine choirs in Ontario * offers a Little Notes, introductory preparatory music program ages 5-6 years * September to May * fun introduction to choral singing through songs, games and instruments * gains fundamental skills in music * self-discipline * performance skills * teamwork * creative expression * friendships * must audition.

There are five ensembles: Cherub * Intermediate * Senior * Boy and Chamber * auditions required in Spring for upcoming. September-June year.

Hours

Administration: Mon-Thu 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Dates

Choir Session: Sep-Jun

Meeting Details

Cherub: Children in grades 2, 3 and 4, weekly Mon, 45 minute rehearsal;
Little Notes: Tue, 30 minutes
Intermediate: Grades 4 and up, Tue, 75 minute rehearsal;
Senior: Grade 5 and up, weekly Mon, 2.5 hour rehearsals;
Chamber Choir: Mon, select group of enthusiastic and dedicated singers drawn from the Senior Choir (additional rehearsals required).
Boy Choir Tue, 45 minute, has additional rehearsals.
All rehearsals at St. Simon's Anglican Church.

Eligibility

Ages: 5 year(s) - 17 year(s)

Preparatory Music program, ages 5-6 years.

Application

Audition required, contact the OCC office.

Fees

Membership - Members much purchase their own uniform. ; Program

Languages

English

Subjects

Children ; Choirs ; Day camps ; Music instruction ; Vocal music ; Youth

Broader Terms

Age groups ; Education ; Educational programs ; Entertainers ; Instructional programs ; Music ; Musicians ; Performing arts ; Recreation ; Recreation services