MAKANA CHOIR - YOUTH (Fall Term) Friday, September 13 to Friday, November 22, 2024

The Manaka Choirs are the place to develop healthy singing habits, learn musical literary skills, and put on a concert. All while having fun with friends!

Makana Youth for Grades 6-9 | Fridays 4pm-5pm Term runs from Sept 13-November 22

Registration includes 11 sessions, concert, performance t-shirt and two free concert tickets for family members. Makana Youth is directed by Caroni Young and accompanied by Cicela Månsson

If the student is new, or is re-newing but needs a new t-shirt, please select the New Student price point.

The Makana Youth Choir is for singers in grades 6-9 and is a continuation and enrichment of the younger choir. Students focus on learn to sing in harmony and continuing to develop their vocal skills. More emphasis is placed on musical literacy and developing understanding and music notation.

Performance is a very important part of the class. Every singer in the choir is important and their voice matters. Please ensure your child is able to commit to the performance date and to the rehearsal schedule.

Our other session is The Makana Kids class is for singers in grades 2-5. This class is a fun introduction to choral music and singing technique. Students will learn ensemble skills and will learn a wide variety of repertoire from folk to pop and classical. All rehearsals are important and lead towards an end of year concert at Artspring.

Some financial assistance is available for families in need. If you have any questions please contact Caroni @ caroni.young@gmail.com

Caroni Bio:

Caroni is a passionate and dedicated music teacher with a love of choral music! She began her choir experience at Fulford Elementary and hasn’t looked back. Caroni recently completed a Masters in Choral Conducting at UBC and worked with ensembles such as Choral Union, University Singers and the treble voice choir, Oriana. Caroni currently works as a music educator for the Vancouver School board and directs three ensembles with the Vancouver Youth Choir family of choirs. Caroni also teaches a course in conducting at Capilano University. On Salt Spring Caroni, is the artistic director of Viva Chorale and the founding director of the Makana Choirs. When she’s not singing or teaching you can likely find her on BC ferries.