It seems like the beginning of a trend: children's choruses expanding to accommodate high-school-age singers. Maybe this development is driven by the slowly increasing number of high schools that have dropped their choral program. Or maybe it's kids and parents simply looking for the more systematic voice instruction that can come from a private organization. There's tuition involved, of course, but then, there is value that not every public high school can provide.
The latest example I've seen is the Northern California Children's Chorus. I believe it was last year that director Judy Britts established Bella Voce for high school girls. Now she is hoping to attract high school boys who are looking for a more rigorous singing experience -- emphasizing vocal technique, performance skills, and a challenging repertoire. And to attract them she's planning on giving the group a more gender-neutral name.
It's the start of a new season, with rehearsals in Granite Bay on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Interested young singers should call Judy Britts at 916/220-0970 or send an e-mail to jbritts@NorCalChildrensChorus.org.
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