CSA Children’s Choirs

Singing together provides a way of building musical skills while forming friendships. These CSA sponsored choirs are open to all interested singers regardless of singing background or experience until maximum numbers for the groups have been reached. Auditions are required to help assess the best placement for the singer within the group.

Auditions for the 2010-2011 choirs will be held on Monday, August 23 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, August 24, from 5-7 p.m. All participants are required to audition.  Auditions are 15 minutes in length,  are low-pressure and the student is not required to prepare any audition material. To schedule an audition, please call the Music Center Main Office at (574) 535-7361.

Shout for Joy Children’s Choir

for grades 6-8, directed by Sandy Hill

Shout for Joy director Sandy Hill has taught private vocal instruction in the Goshen community since moving here with her family in 1999, and before that at the Wausau (Wisc.) Conservatory of Music. She has performed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Live from the Elvehjem and has appeared in a variety of musical and operatic roles. She was chosen as an intern to participate in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Internship Program at Penn State University with master teacher Jean Westerman Gregg. Sandy has taught voice with the CSA since 2003 and has directed Shout for Joy since 2008.

Rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7-8:15 p.m. in Music Center 153 
Cost: $120 tuition, payable in semester installments of $60 each + registration in CSA 
For questions, contact shoutforjoy@goshen.edu

Rejoice! Children’s Choir

For grades 3-5, directed by Rosemary Rupp

Rejoice director Rosemary Rupp teaches music at West Goshen and Prairie View elementary schools in Goshen. She earned a master’s degree in education from Indiana University – South Bend and a bachelor of arts from Goshen College. Rosemary is also active as a church musician, leading children’s choirs for many years. She is a former director of Shout for Joy, leading the choir from 1977-1982. Rosemary began her association with the CSA in 2006 as Rejoice choir director.

Rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7-8:15 p.m. in Music Center 110 
Cost: $120 tuition, payable in semester installments of $60 each + registration in CSA