My experiences during the 11 years I spent in Northwest Girlchoir are an integral part of who I am; the lessons learned and memories made continue to serve me every day. The high quality of musicianship that I was immersed in during my time with the choir set the bar very high during the process of deciding where to go to college. I can thank my musical training with the choir for my ability to blend with fellow choristers, sight-reading skills and so many other tools which I use every day. Also, in a more broad sense, touring with Northwest Girlchoir has shaped who I am and has opened my eyes to many different cultures, helping to make me a more confident person.
Geri Morris
NWGC alum
Grades 3-12: Auditioned Choirs
An audition is required for participation in the 3 - 12 grade choirs. Fresca, Amabile, and Vivace accept new singers in September and January. Amore and Ensemble accept new singers in September. The regular choir season starts in September and ends in late May or early June. Rehearsals for tours in the Vivace and Amore choirs often take place through June, with tours at the end of June through early July. Learn more about tuition and financial aid.
Fresca (Grades 3-6)
Seattle: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pmEastside: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Artistic Director Sara Boos leads the Fresca choir, which builds a foundation for enjoyment and success in Northwest Girlchoir. There is focus on developing concentration, attention span, and the skills to work together as a group. Our goals are to learn to sing with relaxed, healthy tone, follow a music score, read basic rhythms and pitch patterns, to sing unison and 2-part songs, and to have fun! Learn more about auditioning with Northwest Girlchoir.
Amabile (Grades 4-7)
Seattle: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pmEastside: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Led by Darcy Morrissey, this level offers choristers the opportunity to develop confidence in singing a wide variety of 2-part repertoire. Amabile singers develop more advanced skills in reading music notation, as well as more accurate intonation and an expanded vocal range. With more rehearsal time, girls also start to build stronger friendships and a deeper sense of responsibility for and pride in their choir community. Learn more about auditioning with Northwest Girlchoir.
Vivace (Grades 6-9)
Seattle: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm Under the direction of Beth Ann Bonnecroy, the choristers in Vivace sing in 3 or more parts and experience more sophisticated repertoire and musical training. They have expanded performing opportunities, both during mainstage concerts and throughout the community. Vivace singers receive instruction in developing their maturing singing voices and are choral leaders-in-training. Each summer Vivace participates in regional choral festivals or tours, including Vancouver, BC; Eugene, OR; Denver, CO; and in 2010 a performance tour of the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about auditioning with Northwest Girlchoir.
Amore (Grades 8-12)
Seattle, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:45pm, one Sunday per month, 5:30-8:30pm Our largest choir, made up of 50 members, is directed by Sara Boos. At the Amore level, choristers participate in sophisticated music-making, through the complexity and beauty of the repertoire, the independence and skills necessary to learn the music and texts, and the increasing demands for consistent, healthy, and brilliant vocal tone. Amore choristers share their talents and love of singing in performances throughout Puget Sound and participate in regional choral festivals and national and international tours, including Australia (2009), Croatia, Slovenia, & Northern Italy (2006), and Festival 500, Newfoundland, Canada (2005). Learn more about auditioning with Northwest Girlchoir.
Ensemble (Grades 9-12)
Seattle, Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:15 pm with a 30 minute private voice lesson to follow (individual choristers will alternate).Ensemble is made up of 17 auditioned Amore singers who want the experience and challenge of performing in a smaller group. Their repertoire includes more a cappella music, chamber music, and pop and vocal jazz arrangements.The Ensemble is one of the featured performers at Spring Fling, Northwest Girlchoir's annual fundraising event.
