About The Choir
Choral Excellence
Energy, enjoyment, excitement and involvement for all choristers accurately encapsulates the essence of Young Adelaide Voices. Singing beautifully is obviously the main aim and focus of the Choir, but there are many components underpinning a beautiful choral performance.
Our 5 choirs represent various stages in our choristers’ choral education.
- YAV has a flexible structure which allows choristers to study music appropriate to their different abilities, interests and experiences.
- Each choir group represents a stage of choral education based on learning to use the voice correctly, using Kodaly principles relating to aural awareness, musical theory, and sightsinging.
- Choristers are exposed to diverse musical genres, and they learn about a wide variety of composers, compositions and cultures.
- The repertoire is specifically chosen to:
- Introduce musical theory
- Enhance vocal range and skills
- Provide an extended means of expression through choreography, percussion and performances
- Develop an appreciation of the role of music in society
- Regular assessments and placements according to age and ability ensure that individual needs are met and choristers progress systematically to the next challenge.
- Time set aside for Musicianship appropriate to all levels of knowledge, as part of weekly rehearsals.
- Facilitating group or individual vocal lessons on a rehearsal day and choral conducting for older choristers.
