Introducing: The Del Ray Kinderchoir

Got a little one at home who loves to sing? The Del Ray Kinderchoir, founded in January by Del Ray residents Kay Sidahmed and Paula Thomas, is registering children for fall 2015.

The founders say the choir is now formally launching and registration is currently open for children in grades 1-4. The choir will meet in Lunceford Hall at the Del Ray United Methodist Church, 100 E. Windsor Ave.

Sidahmed and Thomas say they started the choir because of their fond memories of their first childhood choir experiences, which led to a lifelong love of singing.

The choir provides an opportunity for children in grades 1- 4 to experience the joy of group singing in a non-competitive environment, while striving for musical excellence. Children will sing American and international folk music as well as from classical repertoire.

Rehearsals will include vocal exercises, sight singing, general musicianship, choral language and discipline, singing and dancing games.

The fall/winter semester begins Sept. 10 and continues until Jan. 28. (Winter break is from Dec. 4 - Jan. 6.) The winter/spring semester dates are Feb. 4 - May 26. The choir rehearses Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 10.

A new singers “meet and greet” will be held on Aug. 27 (and Sept. 3, if you can’t make the one on Aug. 27), both at 4:30 p.m., location to be announced (keep an eye on the choir Web site).

Performance Schedule

• Oct. 3: Art on the Avenue, Del Ray
• Nov. 5: Annual Del Ray Lantern Walk
• Jan. 28, 2016: End-of-Semester Recital’
• Spring Performance: TBA
• May 26, 2016: End-of-Semester Recital

Admission, Cost

$100 per semester (additional cost of music approximately $10 per semester)

Find the online application form here. For questions, email: delraykinderchoir@gmail.com.

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