“The organic connection between music and physical movement is
expressed in singing games. These have been one of the principal joys
of childhood from time immemorial.” Zoltan Kodály (1882-1967)
The majority of our rehearsal (and often performance) music is based on folk melodies (singing games). This music becomes the foundation whereby we are able to build beautifuly knowlegable and expressive musicians. To search one of the nations most complete libraries of folk music click here.
Music for performance will be chosen from a variety of
sources to expand the repertoire of the young musician in an
appropriate manner. Music selections will come from all eras and will
include secular, spiritual, and ethnic selections.
Since many of the classical pieces were
written as religious pieces the topic of religion is inevitable.
However, pieces will be selected based solely on its merit and is not
intended to indoctrinate or persuade belief. As always, parents are
welcome to attend all rehearsals.