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UNCHANGED VOICES, GRADES 2-6 Singers learn appropriate repertoire and musical literacy skills in the CYC Apprentice Choirs, the preparatory ensemble for the youngest singers. Instructional goals include giving each child the necessary skills for a lifelong appreciation of choral singing. CYV now has TWO locations: Central (Oklahoma City University) and Moore (Mid America Christian University). In the Apprentice Choirs students: appear regularly on CYV concerts tour within central Oklahoma receive a strong Kodály Method* of musical literacy and choral performance skills. * Studies have shown that the Kodály Method improves intonation, rhythm skills, music literacy, and the ability to sing in increasingly complex parts.

Camp Canterbury

Camp

Canterbury Youth Voices invites children who love to sing to enroll for the 14th annual Camp Canterbury. During this summer camp, the CYV staff leads children in developing vocal artistry, good choral techniques and music literacy, all in a dynamic and fun choral setting. In addition to choir, students get to choose from different music classes including folk dancing, ukulele, and much more! The camp is offered to all interested singers… Entering grades 2 – 8 in the Fall of 2019 Able to match pitch and sing in treble range (unchanged voice) Able to repeat eighth note and quarter note rhythm patterns and read simple music notation With good vocal quality With a good attitude Dates for the 2020 camp have not been released yet. For information, contact contact Joanie Gregory-Pullen, Programs Manager, at (405) 232-7464.

Canterbury Youth Voices

Student Showcase Opportunities ; Workshops & Classes (Out of School)

In its 20th year, the Canterbury Youth Voices (CYV) of Canterbury Voices is a curricular and performance-based youth choral program which stresses artistic and personal excellence by enhancing the singing skills and musical literacy of children through choral music training and performance opportunities. Children attending public, private and parochial schools, as well as those who are home-schooled, make new friends while experiencing the excitement of music in a supportive and nurturing environment. CYV values its unique role in central Oklahoma by actively seeking and supporting those young people of all races, ethnicities, and economic status who demonstrate a commitment to better themselves, their schools and communities through training as an auditioned youth singer in the CYV program. CYV offers several choruses, by audition, for children of all backgrounds. Apprentice Choir (grade range 2-6) focuses on building vocal techniques and expanding musical literacy. Chorale (grade ranges 7-12) works to refine and expand musical and vocal skills while learning more sophisticated music.

Chorales: TREBLE VOICES

Workshops & Classes (Out of School)

TREBLE VOICES, GRADES 7-12 The premiere CYV ensembles, Chorale consists of advanced singers, male and female, with treble voices and advanced musical skills. CYV now has TWO locations: Central (Oklahoma City University) and Moore (Mid America Christian University). The CYV Chorale students: are heard frequently at special eventswith the Canterbury Adult Chorus at the Civic Center with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic give concerts at the Petree Recital Hall on the OCU campus INFORMance, Holiday Concert and a Spring Concert perform nationally

Musical Theatre (HOMESCHOOL Specific)

Workshops & Classes (In-School); Workshops & Classes (Out of School)

3rd-12 grade (9-19 yrs) Students will gain a deeper understanding of the musical theatre discipline. Emphasis will be on the methods of musical theatre: vocalization, dancing, expressing a song, working with a director, choreographer and learning theatre and dance terminology. These classes typically serve as a prerequisite to our production classes. This class will perform as part of The Sooner Theatre Showcase, May 3-5, 2019. A $45 Showcase production fee is also due at enrollment for this class.

Musical Theatre I

Workshops & Classes (Out of School)

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the musical theatre discipline. Emphasis will be on the methods of musical theatre: vocalization, dancing, expressing a song, working with a director, choreographer and learning theatre and dance terminology. These classes typically serve as a prerequisite to our production classes and will perform in the May 1-3, 2020 Sooner Theatre Showcase performances. Class additional has $45 Showcase production fee.

OK City Chorus: A Cappella Ensemble

Workshops & Classes (Out of School)

OK City Chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble — it is a family. We love getting together each week to share friendship as well as great music. We are looking for real women who want to sing real harmony and have real fun! Sitting in on one of our rehearsals is the perfect way to find out more about us. You’ll have the opportunity to hear us perform four-part, a cappella harmony, and you’ll be invited to join us on the risers to experience the music, friendship and fun for which OK City Chorus is known! There are so many reasons to join! Spend time with a wonderful group of women, learn some amazing songs, and get a chance to perform and strut your stuff!

Opera Theater Camp

Camp

Opera Theatre Camp is known as one of the best intensive arts experiences in the state. Cimarron Opera offers the opportunity for youth aged 9-18 to take part in this 3-week camp that provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.

Side-by-Side Program

In-School Residency ; Workshops & Classes (In-School)

This program is an exciting invitation for a local high school or university choir to participate in a “Side-by-Side” performance with Canterbury Voices. This provides students with the opportunity to perform a choral masterwork in a professional venue with experienced musicians. Students receive FREE instruction in their classroom with Artistic Director, Dr. Randi Von Ellefson.

Sound Images

Field Trip ; Free

Sound Images Music and art have inspired generations of creative people. A partnership between the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Sound Images guides students in grades 3-8 to the path of creative expression through art as inspired by orchestral music. At the program’s conclusion, selected pieces of student artwork created according to program guidelines, are submitted to the OKC PHIL for the Sound Images art competition. Winners of the art competition have their works displayed at the Civic Center Music Hall and/or the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Sound Images welcomes participation from Oklahoma City and surrounding area public/private schools, home schools, after-school programs, and community children’s programs. The 2019 -2020 deadline to submit artwork for competition is Friday, February 28, 2020. Note: The Oklahoma City Museum of Art provides free admission plus travel and substitute teacher reimbursement for all Oklahoma K-12 students and their chaperones (up to 2 per 15 students) who book a tour. This is a great opportunity to experience art and see the winners of the Sound Images competition if timed correctly. Learn more about student tours on the Oklahoma City Museum of Art website.

We’ve Got Rhythm

Workshops & Classes (Out of School)

This award-winning, three-part program for THIRD GRADE serves as an introduction to the orchestra. Participating students from around the Oklahoma City metro will enjoy two classroom visits and a trip to the Civic Center for a performance by the Philharmonic. Each participating teacher receives access to student workbooks and a teacher guide to prepare their students for each component and track their learning progress. Visit components may be scheduled in any order throughout the current school year. This program has a limited capacity and accepts registrations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional schools will be added to a waitlist for the current school year. WGR Component #1 – A Hands-On, in-school visit with our Instrument Playground allows students to see, touch, and play instruments from each family of the orchestra. A docent from the OKC Orchestra League will accompany to talk about each instrument family and the important role that each family plays in an orchestra. WGR Component #2 – A Philharmonic ensemble performs a mini-concert in-school for students. The musicians talk about their instruments and discuss the elements of music, including melody, harmony and rhythm. WGR Component #3 – The participating 3rd graders join hundreds of other children for the OKC Philharmonic’s annual YOUTH CONCERTS at the Civic Center, which is a culmination of everything the students have learned from the past two components.

Youth Concerts

Field Trip ; Free

Attend a free Oklahoma City Philharmonic concert designed just for young students at the Civic Center Music Hall. These four, 45-minute, school-day concerts highlight the sights and sounds of the symphony orchestra under the direction of guest conductor, Matthew Troy. We welcome students in grades 3-5 and beginning orchestra, band, and choir students to attend. In addition to admittance to the concert, teachers who register will receive digital access to a teacher guide and music selections from the concert for study. Concert seating is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Our 2019-2020 Youth Concert dates are: – Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. – Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m *Please note, in order for our programs to serve as many students as possible, those students participating in Link Up may NOT participate in our Youth Concerts. (Example: Students in grade 3 may attend the Youth Concert. Students in grades 4 and 5 may attend Link Up.)

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