| Frequently Asked Questions? VIVACE is – a quality, well-rounded choral music program for children between the ages of 6 and 14 who live in and around the San Jose area. Our goal is to give children the tools to sing in tune and the ability to read music, while learning the basics of good vocal technique. We use a diverse and engaging repertoire, ranging from folk-based music to classical. Vivace completed its first season in the spring of 2004. Along with two formal concerts each season, performances have included an Advent Tea, an appearance on the Oak Grove After School Concert Series, a performance at the San Jose Museum of Art and at the San Jose Children's Discovery Museum. In addition, Vivace’s Concert Choir performed with The Peninsula Women’s Chorus, at the Silicon Valley Arts Coalition Fundraiser gala, and participated in the Choral Friendship Day in Livermore. The Vivace Founding Board represents a group of dedicated parents who have joined with Director, Peggy Spool to build VIVACE – a strong and vital chorus for San Jose youth. Rehearsals Singers with VIVACE attend weekly rehearsals on Mondays or Wednesdays. In addition to rehearsing repertoire, ear training and music theory lessons are taught each week. Each of the three levels has its own rehearsal and theory session, with occasional joint rehearsals for groups to rehearse repertoire together. Levels and rehearsal times beginning Fall 2006 are: Preparatory A (Beginners) Mondays 4-5 Preparatory B (Adv. Beginners) Mondays 4:30-5:30 Intermediate A (Beginners) Wednesdays 4-5:15 Intermediate B (Advanced) Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 Concert Choir Thursdays 4-5:30 Chamber Choir Thursdays 4:30-6 (and once a month Monday 5:30- 7) Teen Choir (tentative) Thursdays 6-8 All rehearsals are held at The Stone Church, 1937 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, 95125. The church is located on the corner of Clark Way and Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen. Registration and Cost Upon joining, members are asked to a pay a non-refundable registration fee of $35.00 ($50 for a family with 2 or more children). Registration fees are waived for singers who joined VIVACE’s summer camp. Current tuition prices are listed below and subject to change: CHOIR Tuition per year/ per semester: • Preparatory $530(year)/$265(semester) • Intermediate $590(year)/$295(semester) • Concert $720(year)/$360(semester) • Chamber $760(year)/$380(semester) • Teen $760(year)/$380(semester) A limited number of need based scholarships are available, as well as convenient payment plans. There is a discount for paying the year's tuition at once. Please refer to our tuition worksheet for details. Tuition is due September 15th, 2007 for the Fall semester and February 15, 2008 for the Spring semester. Please contact Peggy Spool, Artistic Director or Rosalie Bruning, Executive Administrator for more information. Annual Evaluations The Artistic Director conducts individual evaluations for each singer at the end of the year, and makes recommendations for future singing level. Concerts and Workshops At least two concerts are held each year at a community site. The cost of 4 tickets per family is included in the tuition. Two Saturday workshops are given annually for Intermediate and Concert Choirs. A weekend retreat will also be held for the Concert Choir* (*Cost for Retreat is in addition to tuition). Among all the after school activities available, why choose a chorus?: A choral setting is an excellent way for a child to gain a musical education The development of music skills help bring success in many other areas of a child's education and development. In Vivace a child not only learns to use his / her voice as an instrument, but also as a part of an ensemble. The chorus "team" is a wonderful social setting, promoting friendships and cooperative behaviour. Using the Kodaly method, singers in the chorus also study music theory, sight singing and ear training. Vivace graduates will have a full appreciation for different styles of music, and will take their skills wherever they go in life. Where does the tuition go? Highly trained staff are needed to make the experience really work. Unlike many after school activities, community youth choruses are compared to, a quality chorus cannot be directed or taught by volunteers. The cost of music, rent, insurance are some of the many expenses of a community chorus.Vivace is one of the less expensive programs of its kind in the Bay Area, set so because we felt strongly that we wanted to bring this experience to every child we could. Is Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose a Non-Profit? Vivace was Incorporated in the State of California as a non-profit and has 501 C(3) Non-Profit Status. Contributions to Vivace Youth Chorus are tax deductible up to the amount allowed by law. |
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