Extension Opportunities

Our vertical learning approach means that we are able to encourage all girls in their weekly classes – whether this is her first taste of the performing arts, or she has previous experience. While the primary focus of the choir’s program is on singing in community, there are many opportunities for girls to be recognised for their vocal and performance potential.

Stellata
Stellata is a class that forms anew each semester comprising Vivo to Concert Level choristers who have been selected for a solo or special part in a concert. As well as workshopping their individual special part, choristers acquire skills in performance and presentation, microphone technique, projection and characterisation. Tutors assess the girls in class throughout the year and nominate choristers to audition for our Stellata class which is formed twice a year

Outstanding Potential Awards
Outstanding Potential Awards are presented to a small number of choristers from each choir level at our mid year concerts. Tutors assess the girls in class throughout the year and nominate choristers to audition for these awards during the first half of each year.

Specialist Groups
Our specialist vocal and dance groups consist of auditioned choristers nominated by their tutor. Each week, in addition to their usual class, girls undertake rehearsals to work on more complicated vocal repertoire or dance routines.

The specialist vocal groups are:
Cantissimo - selected from Allegro and Avanti Levels
Canto - selected from Prelude and Concert Levels
Bel Canto - selected from Performing Choir

The specialist dance groups are:
Danzare – selected from Camerata
Ballare – selected from Performing Choir

Please note that specialist groups will not be offered in Perth in 2012.

Leadership
We find that our focus on mentoring and role modelling is an aspect of our program that sets us apart from similar organisations. We strongly believe in fostering and developing leadership skills and as such, leadership opportunities exist at all levels of the choir. The leadership system is formalised in Concert Level and above, where selected choristers are awarded the positions of Choir Leader, Dance Leader and Section Leaders. These choristers are given responsibilities which include taking vocal warm ups, leading rehearsals and assisting staff at concerts and public performances. Leaders are role models for other girls and are encouraged to act as mentors to younger choristers.