Homeschool Choirs

Viva Voce  – ‘Vee-vah ‘Voh-chey (Living Voice) is comprised of three vocal ensembles currently being offered at the Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM).  Each ensemble will rehearse and perform at least two programs each school year.  The Fall/Winter and Spring programs will take place in the last quarter of each school semester.  There may also be various concerts to be announced throughout the year, including fundraisers, sport and special events.  Performances during COVID-19 may be held virtually.

Prima Voce (Gr K-5) – NO AUDITION

Prima Voce – ‘Pree-mah ‘Voh-chey (Early Voice) will be comprised of K-5th grade unchanged voices and will focus on the following areas of study. (50 minutes)

Singing Melodies with Expression

Intonation & Voice Clarity

Tempo and Dynamics

Partner songs

Ear Training

Movable ‘Do’ Solfege
Reading Music & Rhythm

Singing with Confidence and Contributing to an Ensemble

Experiencing Music of Different Cultures

Performing in Front of an Audience

The ‘Kree-SHEN-tey Choir (Rising Choir) at GRSM’s Mechanicsville location (9109 Dickey Drive), will be comprised of 6th-12th grade unchanged, changing and changed voices and will focus on the following areas of study. (60 minutes)

Music Literacy

Aural Skills

Voice Technique – Posture, Breath, Intonation, etc.

Identifying Physiological Changes in Voice

Singing with Expression

Singing in Harmony

Ensemble Building

Singing in a Different Language

Performance Etiquette

Voci Nobili (Gr 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY

‘Voh-chee ‘Noh-bee-lee” (Noble Voices) at GRSM’s Mechanicsville location (9109 Dickey Drive), will be comprised of 9th-12th grade changed voices. (60 minutes)

*This Choir DOES have an audition requirement.  The audition will consist of:

-Singing “American the Beautiful” in a group or solo

-Simple scale pattern recall

-Aural skills test – seeing how well a singer can hold harmony or melody

The audition for this ensemble is not intense.  Students will not be forced to sing by themselves if they are too shy, however it will be encouraged.

This choir will focus on:

Music Literacy

Aural Skills

Vocal Technique – Posture, Breath Management, Resonance, Intonation, Agility, etc.

Singing with Advanced Harmony

Singing A Capella

Solo singing vs Ensemble Singing

Singing in Languages other than English

Performance Etiquette

Analyzing and Evaluating Performances