Preparatory Choir

 

The Preparatory Choir serves as the foundation, or first level, in the chorus. Participation in this chorus is required for anyone new to the organization, if age appropriate. Singers may be placed in the Preparatory Chorus for additional years to allow for more musical development and growth. Acceptance is based upon the audition. Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday afternoons, 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Emphasis is placed on music reading and theory, as well as vocal training. The director for the Preparatory Chorus is John Fleischman and the accompanist is David Curtis.


Concert Choir

The Concert Choir is the second level chorus of the organization. This choir consists of singers who have been in the Preparatory Choir for at least one year and/or who show exceptional talent at the audition. Music for this group is more challenging and rehearsals are more intense. Emphasis is placed on music reading and theory, as well as vocal training at a more advanced level. Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. The director for the Concert Choir is Catherine Sutherland and the accompanist is Cynthia Ripley

Chamber Choir

The Chamber Choir is the third and highest level of the chorus. This choir consists of singers who have been in the Preparatory and/or Concert Choir or who exhibit extraordinary talent at the audition and who have established good vocal technique, are excellent sight readers, and are willing to make a strong commitment to the BNYC. This group is limited to sixty (60) singers who are steadfast to touring, recording and performing for special concerts and events. Music for this choir is more sophisticated and challenging, therefore rehearsals are more demanding. Strong emphasis is placed on music reading and theory, as well as vocal training at a more advanced level. The Chamber Choir is the Touring Choir and each chorister is strongly encouraged to participate in the upcoming tour upon acceptance into the group. Weekly rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The director is John Fleischman and the

accompanist is Catherine Sutherland.

 

Pop, Broadway, & Jazz Ensemble

SATB - Primarily an ensemble for high school students with prior choral experience, this emsemble focuses on various musical styles from repertoire. This group will perform at the winter and spring concerts, with possibilities for additional performances at outside venues throughout the season. Weekly rehearsals for PB & J take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. The director for the PB & J Ensemble is Elenora Seib.