Choirs
 
Choirs
The Golden Community Choirs includes the Golden Concert Choir and the Children’s Choir of Golden.  Linda Miller is the Administrative Assistant for both choirs.  The choirs will perform at the holiday concert in December and at a spring concert.

Private or group vocal training may be available at times.

For more information contact Judy Denison at 303-279-5177 or e-mail at judy_d@prodigy.net.
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Golden Concert Choir Information
Golden Concert ChoirThe Golden Concert Choir is an adult community choir with 50-70 members.  We offer people who love music an opportunity to sing and improve their vocal skills in an encouraging and friendly environment. There is open enrollment for all vocal parts at the start of each term, during which newcomers are welcome to join the choir. While there are no formal auditions for the Golden Concert Choir, members do need to be able to match pitch to the piano. Special
arrangements available in case of need.

The Artistic Director and Conductor is David Bell.  Accompanist is Anne Kingham.

Singer Information

Who May Sing: We accept singers as young as 7th grade.  There is open enrollment for all vocal parts at the start of each season during which newcomers are welcome to join the choir.  If you would like to join us for our next season, please e-mail our Membership Organizer, Judy Denison at judy_d@prodigy.net.  Registration Form

Auditions:  While there are no formal auditions for the Golden Concert Choir, members do need to be able to match pitch to the piano. At the start of each season, there are 30 minutes prior to each of the first two practices available for members to arrive, register, meet the director, match pitch and be assigned to a section.

Rehearsal Location: Click HERE for a map of rehearsal location, Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, at 2035 Ellis Street, Golden. For further information, please contact Judy Denison at 303-279-5177 or judy_d@prodigy.net.

Rehearsals for Next Term Start: September 13, 2010.  New singers please arrive at 6:30pm.

Rehearsal Time: Mondays through April or May, 7:00pm to 9:00pm (please arrive early)

What to bring: A pencil, your voice and enthusiasm!

What to expect: First rehearsal, please come 30 minutes early for registration, to meet the conductor and match pitch to the piano (no auditions). You will be placed in a section and introduced to your section organizer. Your section organizer can assist you with questions before and after rehearsals. Singers are responsible for learning their parts; there will be occasional “sectionals” outside of regular hours to help with learning notes, for those who can attend.

What to wear:

Regular rehearsals and "dress" rehearsals:
Please dress comfortably. We especially recommend comfortable shoes. While we get the opportunity to sit most of the rehearsal time, we will be standing as well.

For the Concert:
Women wear all black concert attire. Please wear floor length dresses, skirts or pants and conservative long-sleeved black tops. Shoes also need to be black with black stockings.
Men wear black suits. Please wear a white dress shirt (no ruffles) with a black bow-tie and black socks and shoes.

Concert Choir Procedures Flyer: Choir procedures and Section Organizers contact information are listed in Concert Choir Procedures.

Upcoming Golden Concert Choir Concerts

 Christmas Concert:  Vivaldi Gloria and other works, with Children's Choir of Golden

 Concert Date/Time/Location:
   Saturday, December 4, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
   Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis, Golden

Dues and Volunteering

 The Golden Community Choirs is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit organization and your dues for the season may be tax deductible, so check with your accountant.

We try to keep our season dues low so that as many people as possible can enjoy singing. To accomplish this, we request that you volunteer your time or skills to our organization to help everything run well.

Please visit our Volunteers page for more information on ways that you can assist us. Volunteering is not a requirement for membership but is encouraged.

If you enjoy singing but aren't able to pay dues, we can make arrangements with you. Please contact the Treasurer, Linda Driggers, at lindaref@hotmail.com for more information.

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Children's Choir of Golden Information 
The Children’s Choir of Golden intends to make music accessible and enjoyable to children in grades 2-7. The classes challenge young singers to learn the art of performing various types of music. The choir will perform at the holiday concert in December. Auditions not required.

The children’s choir is directed by Judy Tisch.  Accompanist is Anne Kingham.

Early registration closes on September 13, 2010. The first rehearsal for the Children's Choir of Golden will be on Monday, September 20, 2010 from 5:30 to 6:30pm, at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis, Golden.  Please register in advance, and please arrive by 5:15 for rehearsal.  Rehearsals are every Monday, 5:30-6:30pm.  Tuition is $140 per term; 20% reduction for both terms; family and need discounts are available.  Registration Form

The first concert will be Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., with the Golden Concert Choir at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church.

Read what one of the former Children's Choir of Golden choristers has to say about his experience.
Tell your friends what fun you have!

We like to have new friends join us for all of the fun things we get to do.
 
Have your friends visit our Contact Us page for more information on becoming a member.
Parents love Children’s Choir of Golden because...

  • It’s not just singing, it’s learning about music.
  • It’s singing different styles of music and in different languages.
  • It’s a weekly group activity with a highly trained and experienced director. 
  • It’s economical (the cost per weekly session is reasonable).
  • It’s an opportunity to perform in public.
  • It’s a chance to make new friends.
  • The people involved are enthusiastic and inspired!  

Singer Information

Performance Attire:

 For performances, all children will wear:

  • Long sleeved cherry red t-shirt with CCG logo, tucked in (provided by choir)
  • Black full-length pants (both boys and girls)
  • If a belt is worn, it must be black
  • Black shoes and socks
  • Minimal jewelry

Children's Choir Policies

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