Chorus Information
Kairos Youth Choir
Laura Kakis Serper, Founder and Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Eduardo Mendelievich |
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| Description: | This is a community children's chorus, open to the general public. |
| Web Address: | http://www.kairoschoir.org |
| Year Estab: | 1990 |
| Mission: | To provide choral music education for girls and boys, ages 7-16. |
| Emphasis: | Varied: world music in many languages, folk, classical, gospel, and original music theatre (written by Kairos). |
| Size: | 80 |
| Concerts/Year: | 2 major concerts, plus others |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the Crowden School, usually three times a year (September, January, and June), but interested people should call any time for an appointment. Auditions include the singing of a simple, memorized song of the applicant's choice--this is an audition/interview "--vocalization, musical games, discussion of what the applicant is interested in, placement. " |
| Dues: | Approximately $80 per month (includes a 4-day Spri |
| Dress: | Kairos uniform |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Crowden School, 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Musicals/Theater Ethnic/Folk Gospel |
Type of Chorus: | Children's |
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| Rehearse City: | Berkeley | ||
| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 1475 Rose St, Berkeley, 94702 |
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| Phone: | (510) 704-4479 |
| Email: | info@kairoschoir.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Kairos consists of two components: beginning (Avghie= Greek sunrise) and more advanced (Aphaia=Greek goddess of light). |
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| Comments: | The accompanist and composer-in-residence is Arkadi Serper. Stephen Rumph conducts the beginning group, Avghie. Laura Kakis is the conductor and founder of Kairos Youth Choir. Jude Nav ari is the Music and Theory Director." |