REQUIREMENTS:  Interested applicants should be detail-oriented, highly organized and self-starting.   Bachelor’s degree a plus.  Candidates should have excellent written and verbal skills and experience in working with the public and with children.  Computer skills a must.  Full-time, salaried position with benefits.

TO APPLY:  Résumés should be sent to employment@syracusechildrenschorus.org

No phone calls, please.

5/1/12

 Syracuse Children’s Chorus Gala Celebration and Dinner

Honoring key members of the Visions of Peace collaboration between

the Syracuse Children’s Chorus and the Imagine Syracuse Young Musicians Project

Saturday, May 19, 2012

5:30pm Cocktail Hour—6:30pm Dinner

Syracuse Stage, 820 East Genesee Street, Syracuse

Catered by Phoebe’s Restaurant

Keynote Speaker and Honoree: Jessie Keating, Executive Director, Imagine Syracuse

 Musical entertainment provided by members of the Syracuse Children’s Chorus

Cost for Public:

Dinner Ticket Plus Cocktail Reception—$125

Dinner Ticket Only—$100

Cost for SCC Families:

Dinner Ticket Plus Cocktail Reception—$75

Dinner Ticket Only—$50

 Please RSVP by Friday, May 11.

For more information please call 315-478-0582 or email rebecca@syracusechildrenschorus.org

Through a series of workshops in January, February, and March facilitated by composer Paola Marquez, artist Vanessa Johnson, African dance instructor Yesutor Kotoka-Wiley, Ghanaian traditional drummer Etse Nyadedzor, poet Rachel Guido deVries, and InterFaith Works of Central New York, students in the Syracuse Children’s Chorus and the Imagine Syracuse Young Musicians Project had an opportunity to talk about their perception of peace and conflict in their lives while writing poetry, creating mixed media works of art, and learning traditional African dance and drumming.  The music, poetry and visual art generated from these workshops has inspired an original composition and interactive art exhibit to be featured during the May 6^th concert.  Accompanied by pianist Sabine Krantz, the Chorus will share the stage with singers from the Imagine Syracuse Young Musicians Project to perform a varied repertoire of musical selections featuring the music they helped to create, Voices of Peace, by local composer Paola Marquez.

The Imagine Syracuse Young Musicians Project, in partnership with Cathedral Academy at Pompei (CAP) located on Syracuse’s North Side, seeks to use classical orchestral and vocal music training to strengthen inner city education, helping children build better lives and healthy communities. CAP students and families originate from more than 17 countries and many speak two or more languages.  Most of these families are refugees who fled their countries because of war, famine, and natural disasters.

Advance sale prices for individual tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children and seniors in General Admission Seating and $19 for adults and $17 for children and seniors in Priority Seating.  Group rates are available.  Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the concert for $18 for adults and $16 for children and seniors in General Admission Seating only.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Syracuse Children’s Chorus office at 315.478.0582, by e-mail at SCCInfo@SyracuseChildrensChorus.org, or visit our website at www.SyracuseChildrensChorus.org.

This concert is made possible with support from The Central New York Community Foundation, The Cultural Resources Council, the Helen R. Brady Memorial Trust, National Grid, Community Bank N.A., InterFaith Works of Central New York and the Young Singers Foundation. The Syracuse Children’s 2011-2012 concert season is sponsored in part by Driver’s Village.

A Free Workshop for Students in Grades 3-12

Date: Friday, April 20, 2012

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Location: DeWitt Community Church Gymnasium

3600 Erie Boulevard East – across from Shoppingtown Mall

Parking: Available in the church parking lots or on adjacent streets

Students have the opportunity to participate in a free workshop hosted by the Syracuse Children’s Chorus.  Guest clinician Kathy Armstrong, a percussionist and educator known for her work in bringing Ghanaian music and dance to choirs, school and community groups in North America and Europe, who will lead students in an exciting workshop featuring movement, drumming, and singing.

To reserve a spot, please contact the Syracuse Children’s Chorus by Wednesday, April 18^th

 315-478-0582

SCCInfo@SyracuseChildrensChorus.org

Join Us For a Rehearsal! 

What: Syracuse Children’s Chorus Open House Rehearsal

Who:  Friends of Kantorei and Chorale choristers

When:  Wednesday, April 18^th 2012, 4:15-7:15pm

Kantorei (4:15-5:45pm) – intermediate singers grades 5-8

Chorale (5:45-7:15pm) – advanced singers grades 6-12

Where: 403 Crouse College, Syracuse University

Parking is available for parents in the Irving Avenue Garage, located on Stadium Place adjacent to the Syracuse University Campus (across from the Carrier Dome).  Indicate that you are attending a Syracuse Children’s Chorus event when entering the garage.  Please note: the Syracuse Children’s Chorus cannot provide transportation for students attending the Open House.

SCC is holding open auditions for children ages 8 and up in May 2012.  Visit our Auditions tab for more information!

]]> http://www.syracusechildrenschorus.org/may-2012-auditions/feed/ 0 http://www.syracusechildrenschorus.org/sharing-the-choral-experience-2012/ http://www.syracusechildrenschorus.org/sharing-the-choral-experience-2012/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:00:19 +0000 sccinfo http://www.syracusechildrenschorus.org/?p=395 Calling All Teachers!

 We are pleased to announce our seventh biennial workshop designed specifically for elementary and middle school vocal music teachers: Sharing the Choral Experience 2012.  Presented by the Syracuse Children’s Chorus in collaboration with the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music, the 2012 workshop will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse.

The day-long workshop on Saturday will be geared to school music teachers and provide an encouraging educational experience that will enrich your work when returning to your school program.  You will begin with an interactive session led by Kathy Armstrong focusing on rhythm and language using African drum patterns, games, chants and movement. A repertoire reading session of music appropriate for elementary and middle school students will be led by SCC Artistic Director, Stephanie Mowery.  Syracuse University Setnor School of Music faculty members Deborah Cunningham and Dr. Elisa M. Dekaney will present a session on integrating the arts with other subjects in an authentic context through their book Travel On and On—Interdisciplinary Lessons on the Music of World Cultures  (2011, Brown and Littlefield).  The afternoon session will feature a demonstration performance by the Syracuse Children’s Chorus Preludio ensemble under the direction of SCC Assistant Director, Marcia DeMartini.

Teachers who attended Sharing the Choral Experience in March 2010 shared these comments in their workshop evaluations:

• It was inspiring and energizing!
• I felt like a better singer today, thanks to you.
• Thank you for these wonderful “new-to-me” selections.
• Another wonderful day of collaborating…!

Register now!  More than 200 area vocal music teachers are invited to this valuable workshop; however, space is limited!  If you have any questions, please call the Chorus office at 315.478.0582 or email SCCInfo@SyracuseChildrensChorus.org.

Download the Registration Form!

Update: The deadline to register has been extended to Wednesday, April 18th!

Ms. Mowery has been selected as one of eight conducting fellows to participate in the Transient Glory Conducting Symposium in New York City in February.  Conducting fellows as well as 60 guest auditors will work with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City Founder and Artistic Director, Francisco Núnez, visiting guest artists Grant Gershon from Los Master Chorale, Janet Galván from Ithaca College and Philip Brunelle of VocalEssence, as well as eight contemporary composers. Each conductor will be paired with a composer for an in-depth study of a recently-composed work for young voices.

The culmination of this event is the opportunity for each conductor to conduct the Young People’s Chorus of New York City in a performance at Carnegie Hall.  Ms. Mowery has been selected for the rare opportunity to conduct on two separate occasions during the symposium, both at Carnegie Hall and Le Poisson Rouge.

THE SYRACUSE CHILDREN’S CHORUS PRESENTS

Celtic Traditions

with the Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance

The Syracuse Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Artistic Director, Stephanie Mowery and Assistant Director, Marcia DeMartini, continues its 31^st concert season with Celtic Traditions. Join the Chorus as they welcome the Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance for a celebration of Celtic music on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2:00pm at West Genesee High School located at 5201 West Genesee Street, Camillus.

Set sail on a musical voyage to Ireland, Scotland and Wales for Celtic Traditions, a concert invoking the spirit of time-honored culture and customs. Accompanied by pianist Sabine Krantz, the Syracuse Children’s Chorus will share the stage with the Kinlough Academy of Irish Dance from Oswego, NY, directed by Siobhan Smith Rodrigues, TCRG, and transport you to the Emerald Isle during a spectacular performance of Celtic music and dance that is perfect for young lads and lassies. Musical selections will include traditional Scottish, Irish, and Welsh folk songs such as In Praise of Isla (Lee Kesselman), Sally Gardens (Benjamin Britten), As I Went with Tom to Tywyn (Nigel Jones), and Irish Lullaby (Mark Sirett) accompanied by an instrumental ensemble and bagpipes. You won’t want to miss this exciting journey across the pond!

Advance sale prices for individual tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children and seniors in General Admission Seating and $19 for adults and $17 for children and seniors in Priority Seating. Group rates are available. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the concert for $18 for adults and $16 for children and seniors in General Admission Seating only. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Syracuse Children’s Chorus office at 315.478.0582, by e-mail at SCCInfo@SyracuseChildrensChorus.org, or visit our website at www.SyracuseChildrensChorus.org.

This concert is made possible with funds from Geddes Federal Savings. The Syracuse Children’s 2011-2012 concert season is sponsored in part by Driver’s Village.