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Cantus (kahn’-toos – Latin for “choir”)
Cantus is NMCCC’s largest and most advanced performing ensemble for young ladies and gentlemen. (Primarily 6th - 9th graders.) Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as monthly Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Cantus performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter and Spring Concerts, at community events throughout the season and, as opportunities present, with guest artists and organizations such as the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. Cantus tours each spring, offering singers unique performance and cultural opportunities.
Ashley Larimer, Director
Intermezzo (in-ter-mets'-so – a musical term meaning “music that connects different movements”)
Intermezzo is comprised of children who audition directly into the ensemble, along with singers who have been promoted from the Bel Canto Choir. (Primarily 4th - 6th graders.) Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as monthly Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Intermezzo performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter and Spring Concerts, and, as opportunities present, at community events.
Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Director
Bel Canto (bell kahn’-toh – Italian for ”beautiful singing”)
Bel Canto includes children with some prior musical experience — who audition directly into the ensemble — and singers who have been promoted from the Dolce Choir. (Primarily 3rd and 4th graders.) Singers rehearseTuesday evenings as well as some Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Bel Canto performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter and Spring Concerts.
Joanna Aldridge, Director
Dolce (dohl’-chay – Italian for ”sweet”)
Dolce is NMCCC’s non-auditioned, introductory choir for younger children with little or no prior musical experience. (Primarily 2nd and 3rd graders.) Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as a few Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Singers build their foundational music skills in a fun, interactive learning environment, learning recognizable folk-based repertoire appropriate for beginning singers. Dolce performs in their November “Informance” and in NMCCC’s Winter and Spring Concerts.
Jamie Moreland, Director
Prelude (a musical term meaning “introductory music”)
Prelude is NMCCC’s introductory program for Kindergarten-1st grade students. This non-auditioned group meets Tuesday nights for a shortened eight-week session. In Prelude, young singers have the opportunity to learn about their voices and learn basic singing techniques in a friendly, nurturing environment.
Jamie Moreland, Director
Cantus is NMCCC’s largest and most advanced performing ensemble for young ladies and gentlemen. (Primarily 6th - 9th graders.) Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as monthly Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Cantus performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter and Spring Concerts, at community events throughout the season and, as opportunities present, with guest artists and organizations such as the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. Cantus tours each spring, offering singers unique performance and cultural opportunities.
Ashley Larimer, Director
Intermezzo (in-ter-mets'-so – a musical term meaning “music that connects different movements”)
Intermezzo is comprised of children who audition directly into the ensemble, along with singers who have been promoted from the Bel Canto Choir. (Primarily 4th - 6th graders.) Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as monthly Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Intermezzo performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter and Spring Concerts, and, as opportunities present, at community events.
Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Director
Bel Canto (bell kahn’-toh – Italian for ”beautiful singing”)
Bel Canto includes children with some prior musical experience — who audition directly into the ensemble — and singers who have been promoted from the Dolce Choir. (Primarily 3rd and 4th graders.) Singers rehearseTuesday evenings as well as some Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Bel Canto performs in NMCCC’s Holiday, Winter and Spring Concerts.
Joanna Aldridge, Director
Dolce (dohl’-chay – Italian for ”sweet”)
Dolce is NMCCC’s non-auditioned, introductory choir for younger children with little or no prior musical experience. (Primarily 2nd and 3rd graders.) Singers rehearse Tuesday evenings as well as a few Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Singers build their foundational music skills in a fun, interactive learning environment, learning recognizable folk-based repertoire appropriate for beginning singers. Dolce performs in their November “Informance” and in NMCCC’s Winter and Spring Concerts.
Jamie Moreland, Director
Prelude (a musical term meaning “introductory music”)
Prelude is NMCCC’s introductory program for Kindergarten-1st grade students. This non-auditioned group meets Tuesday nights for a shortened eight-week session. In Prelude, young singers have the opportunity to learn about their voices and learn basic singing techniques in a friendly, nurturing environment.
Jamie Moreland, Director