Sing With Us! Chorus Niagara Children"s Choir
CNCC is a growing part of the Chorus Niagara family. A dynamic choir for children ages 5-16 years of age; members are introduced to the basics of choral singing as they prepare for concerts. The choir is comprised of three smaller choirs – Training Choir, Intermediate Choir and Concert Choir. The smaller choirs sing separately and together, learning and performing music that is appropriate for their age and skill level.
CNCC have performed in their own concerts, as guests of Chorus Niagara, Niagara Symphony Orchestra, Choralis Camerata and other arts organizations. CNCC performs in Partridge Hall at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines as well as a variety of other venues.
Chorus Niagara Children’s Choir offers children in the Niagara region the opportunity to develop their musical knowledge, build relationships and share their love of music with others. Choir members receive a broad musical education which includes sight singing, ear training, music theory and vocal technique. Our goal is to build a confident community of young singers who love to sing.
We rehearse September to May on Wednesday evenings at First Grantham United Church on the lower level. 415 Linwell Road., St. Catharines, ON.
Our Choirs
Training Choir | Ages 5-7 (Session #1 5-5:45pm or Session #2 6-6:45pm) The Training Choir is a preparatory choir that focuses on teaching the rudiments of music through movement, and fun rhythm and pitch exercises. The Training Choir rehearses from September through May for 45 minutes each week. They rehearse with the Intermediate Choir for 20 minutes at the end of each rehearsal. The Training Choir participates in annual or bi-annual CNCC concerts.
Intermediate Choir | Ages 7-19 (5-6:15pm) The Intermediate Choir introduces the basics of choral singing and music theory. The commitment to this choir includes completing weekly theory assignments and rehearsing the assigned practice homework. The choir rehearses for 1 hour and 15 minutes each week. The Intermediate Choir rehearses with the Training Choir for 20 minutes at the end of each rehearsal. The Intermediate Choir participates in annual and bi-annual CNCC concerts, choral festivals and some special events.
Concert Choir | Ages 10+ (6:30-8pm) The Concert Choir is an ensemble comprised of singers who attain a higher level of vocal skill and musicianship and have choral experience. Children in this choir commit to rehearsing for 1.5 hours each week, complete weekly theory assignments and prepare practice material throughout the week. The Concert Choir participates in numerous performances throughout the year, as guests of other arts groups (Chorus Niagara, NSO etc…), at festivals, community events, competitions and annual or bi-annual Chorus Niagara Children’s Choir concerts.
Chorus Niagara Artistic Director - Robert Cooper, C.M.
Artistic Director - Amanda Nelli
Accompanist - Lynne Honsberger
Administrative Director - Elise Naccarato
Training Choir Conductor - Glenda Crawford
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