November 2011 on the way to hear Tchiakovsky
A wonderful idea is coming to fruition! We are collaborating with Center Stage Opera to develop, beginning Fall 2014, the beginnings of a versatile children’s choir with strong fundamental musicianship training, vocal technique, ensemble values, and familiarization with a variety of musical genres, including opera, of course. Area of service includes the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, Santa Clarita Valley, and the Antelope Valley. We are very fortunate to have a community opera company like Center Stage Opera, a unique cultural resource and support for emerging young artists. For more information, visit: www.centerstageopera.org This project follows Jack’s Angels commitment to supporting the arts for children in the local community in raising awareness for our cause.
Performances
There will be a minimum of three performances for the choir in its first year. Most notably will be Center Stage Opera’s production of Carmen, by Georges Bizet, on June 6 and 7 2015 at the Madrid Theatre in the San Fernando Valley. For Winter 2014-15, the choir will sing a program of Christmas and Holiday Carols in December, and a Spring program for the “Art for Jack” Children’s Art and Music Festival on Sunday, May 3 2015, location information to be announced in February 2015.
Accessible here is the description letter for the project to the Acton-Agua Dulce District and Principals, homeschooling communities and the Albert Einstein Academy. After some discussion, the option of opening the project to grades 7 and 8 at the High Desert Middle School in Acton was approved. The choir will include grades 1-8, and kindergarteners with special aptitude and desire to sing. Both the flyer and registration form are available for download here.
Jack loved his tiny violin
Shira Renee Thomas at “Art for Jack” 5-20-14
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