Capo (Preschool Ages 3&4)

• Due to popular demand we have modified our incredible musical scope to begin developing even younger musicians.
• Introduction to instruments and beautiful singing.
• Exposure to listening and moving to masterworks. 
  
• Making new composer friends and learning about what they do. 
  
• Preparing to developing essential aural and rhythmic skills through traditional children’s singing games.
• Rote learning of songs in preparation for entering Caprice.
• Having fun through music!!!
  

Caprice (Kindergarten Age)

• Every child a successful, joyful singer!
• Developing musical sensitivity and concentration through moving beautifully to masterworks. Making new composer friends and learning about what they do. 
  
• Developing essential aural and rhythmic skills through traditional children’s singing games.
  
• Improvising tunes for easy picture and beginning reader books. 
  
• Rote learning of CCCC Cadet readiness songs to prepare for future learning.

This ensemble currently meets Thursday evenings as the first class of our rehearsal block.  Please check the calendar for the most up to date class and location times. No prior expereince is needed as this is a base level music class that will build a critical foundation!  All-though a non-performing group, we do like to showcase them at each season’s CCCC concert and other CCCC sponsored events as appropriate.

CCCC Cadet (1st Grade Age)

An extension of our Caprice program, we will incorporate all of the above skills in addition to adding: 

For a more complete scope of this Ensemble click here. 

This ensemble currently meets Thursday evenings as the second class of our rehearsal block.  Please check the calendar for the most up to date class and location times. No prior expereince is needed!  All-though a non-performing group, we do like to showcase them at each season’s CCCC concert and other CCCC sponsored events as appropriate.

Building on the foundation of Caprice and Cadet, Concert will incorporate:

• Expansion of vocal range and refinement of in-tune singing skills.
• Learning more about the phonics of music. 
• Introducing pitch names. 
• Expanding rhythmic and melodic vocabulary through hearing, moving, reading and writing. 
• Reading new songs and learning to sing them well. 
• Emphasizing each learner’s  musical independence. 
• Making more new composer friends. 
• Rote learning of next level songs.

This ensemble currently meets Thursday evenings as the third class of our rehearsal block.  Please check the calendar for the most up to date class and location times. No prior expereince is needed!  We showcase Concert Choir at each season’s CCCC concert and other CCCC sponsored events as appropriate.

Crescendo (A tiered ensemble)

Skills taught in Crescendo will be tiered into subdivisions of the ensemble as each season dictates.  These skills include

     Crescendo-piano

• Expansion of vocal range and refinement of in-tune singing skills. 
• Learning more about the phonics of music. 
• Introducing pitch names.
• Expanding rhythmic and melodic vocabulary through hearing, moving, reading, and writing. 
• Reading new songs and learning to sing them well. 
• Emphasizing each learners independence. 
• Learning about new composers. 
• Rote learning of next level readiness songs.

• Learning to hear whole and half steps, simple key signatures, more advanced sight reading. 
• Developing note reading fluency using the phonics of music and pitch names. 
• Developing more rhythmic and melodic independence. 
• Hearing and identifying major and minor tonalities. 
• Two and three part singing. 
• Learning basic composer tools and exploring masterworks.   
• Incorporating the recorder as an instrument to emphasize all music reading (optional).

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• Advanced vocal development and refinement. 
• Developing fluent note reading and writing. 
• More key signature recognition in major and minor tonalities. 
• More part-singing. 
• Learning chords. 
• Reading in the Bass Clef. 
• Learning more advanced composer tools and exploring masterworks. 
• Understanding composition forms like Rondo, Symphony and Fugue. 
• Simple composition projects. 
• Student conducting. 
• World music exploration. 
• Rote learning of next level readiness study. 
• Continued study of the recorder.     

The crescendo singers will function both as a large ensemble as well as smaller sub classes listed above.  Each sub class will rehearse each week, and the entire ensemble will overlap for 1/2 hour of rehearsal.  Please check the calendar for the most up to date class and location times.  The Crescendo ensemble represents the CCCC at major competitions, concerts, and other events as scheduled.  However, participation in special events is based on the criteria listed below.  The entire ensemble is rehearsed with a profound focus on the performance element of music. Music performed by this group will be treble voiced in any combination (unison to 4 or 5 part harmonies as determined by the ensembles capabilities each season.) It will be chosen according to the particular season’s theme or goals and will always strive to challenge the musicianship of each member. During touring season’s particular attention will be made to the merit and ‘festival worthiness’ of each selection.

This group is non-auditioned, but in necessary circumstances may require eligibility to participate in certain functions (Crescendo Ambassador Ensemble).  Eligibility may be determined (but not limited) to the following:

1. Attendance
2. Song knowledge/mastery
3. Class/ensemble particpation and etiquette