Mesa’s Sing School Children’s Choir is excited to present their very first concert this holiday season, Joy to the World, on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The performance will be held at the Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Road, Mesa.
While admission is free, the choir will be collecting donations of fast food gift cards from $5 to $15 to donate to the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa.
Conducted by Missy Gardiner, Aubree Fry and Jamie Law, Sing School is a choral and vocal arts education program for children ages 5 to 18 who love to sing – featuring four choirs of different age groups.
The choirs promote healthy vocal technique, sound musicianship, and performance skills, all in a fun, uplifting atmosphere. The directors are on a mission to enrich the lives of children and share the joy and unity choral singing fosters.
Aubree said, “How marvelous for your children to experience the camaraderie of singing together in a choir.”
It’s that camaraderie that motivates singing groups to strengthen their communities – not only through music, but also through service. They learn to work together for the benefit of each other, their audiences, and other community members.
A member of both the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the American Choral Directors Association, Missy has a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in music education.
Aubree has a bachelor’s degree in choral music education and has taught general music and choir classes at elementary and junior high schools. Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in music education (emphasis in choral education) and substitute teaches in the arts departments at Heritage Academy in Mesa.
All three women have taught piano and voice lessons for several years and have also participated in many elite choirs themselves.
Sing School choirs include Do Re Minnows (grades K-2), Harmony Stars (grades 3-5), Octavo (grades 6-8), and the High Seas (grades 9-12). The choirs meet to rehearse Thursday afternoons at the Love of Christ Lutheran Church.
Registration is currently open for the Winter 2020 semester, with rehearsals running Jan. 16 through April 30, and a concert on May 1. Tuition is $155 to $185.
Learn more and register at www.MySingSchool.com, Facebook.com/MySingSchool, or MelissaGardiner@MySingSchool.com.