Chorus Information
Silicon Valley Boychoir
Julia Simon, Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2014-08-30
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Catherine Doyle, Monday Overture Director |
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| 3rd Conductor: | Carlo Olmos, Tuesday Overture Director |
| Description: | The Silicon Valley Boychoir is a multi-tiered chorus for boys ages 7-15 rehearsing in downtown Palo Alto. |
| Web Address: | http://www.svboychoir.org |
| Year Estab: | 2010 |
| Mission: | To train boys in the choral art with an emphasis on music literacy and the highest artistic standards. Boys will learn life-long skills and go forth into the world as skilled tenors and basses and leaders in their future choirs. |
| Emphasis: | With a strong emphasis on both performance and music literacy (learning to sight-read and understand music theory), SVB performs a wide variety of music for the community including classical, contemporary, folksongs and jazz-influenced pieces. |
| Size: | Currently 65 |
| Concerts/Year: | Twice a year: December and June |
| Skills Required : | None for the entry level group |
| Auditions: | Held by appointment: August, January, and May |
| Dues: | Semester tuition (2010-11) $800-$950 |
| Rehearsals: | Once a week rehearsals combined with flexible musicianship classes in small groups. |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Contemporary Ethnic/Folk World Music Jazz Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Boy's |
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| Rehearse City: | Palo Alto | ||
| Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 3512 Waverley St. Palo Alto, CA 94306 |
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| Phone: | 650.424.1242 |
| Email: | Julia@svboychoir.org |
| Comments: | home phone number |
Other Information
| History: | Performed with Mountain View's Schola Cantorum: St. Matthew Passion, Stanford Memorial Church, Spring 2013 Performed in West Bay Opera's Tosca, Fall 2014 |
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