The singing program Crickets, Canaries and Songbirds was created in 2015, and is primarily a performance-based curriculum for young children who are eager to learn singing but are either not yet ready to participate in a private voice studio, or would rather participate in a more informal group setting. In CCS sessions they receive their first primer in vocal technique, they are introduced to basic theory (solfege, music scales and triads), and they start singing--and building a song repertory appropriate in age and tessitura. They also have a LOT of fun--many games and activities are built in to help learning their song lists,  reinforce theory concepts (scales, note names), and strengthen their musicianship skills necessary to sing later in a choir or to pursue private lessons in voice (sight-reading music, and ensemble singing).

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In our class we will:

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Learn fun songs and games throughout the semester that are age-appropriate, and do not abuse, overextend or push the young voice.

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Learn to sing with a healthy technique with teachers with expertise in pediatric vocal science incorporating the most current research and practices.

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Learn beginning sight-reading, scales, and theory requirements for the preparatory level of standardized singing programs like ABRSM, and RCM.

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Receive supporting materials that will help students learn their songs at home, as well as careful warm-ups for home-practice, and activities and work-sheets that reinforce theory concepts built in class.

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Prepare a small, informal performance for the last session, where parents may attend and children can have their first experiences of a performance and audience in a nurturing environment.

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