The Program
SHCC enriches lives of singers from all backgrounds. We strive to represent the diversity of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s youth. We embrace musical excellence, beauty, goodness, and truth.
SHCC is a choral performance and education program for youth that develops musical skills and vocal technique. We build the foundation of a life-long relationship with music for our families.
SHCC is a three-tiered choral program:
Canticle
Our training choir for ages 8 -10.
In our non-audition preparatory chorus, young singers begin solfege, unison singing, rounds and canons, and beginning vocal technique. Every lesson is hands-on, Kodàly and Suzuki based. This choir performs in our Winter and Spring Concerts, with two additional Spring performances.
Canticle meets Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, during the season.
No Audition Required!
In our non-audition preparatory chorus, young singers begin solfege, unison singing, rounds and canons, and beginning vocal technique. Every lesson is hands-on, Kodàly and Suzuki based. This choir performs in our Winter and Spring Concerts, with two additional Spring performances.
Canticle meets Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, during the season.
No Audition Required!
Concordia
Intermediate choir for ages 11-13.
A singer must pass a brief audition to be a part of Concordia. This level participates in intermediate choral literature, with descants and up to three parts. Singers advance in solfege, theory, and musicianship. This choir performs 5-6 times a year, including our Winter and Spring Concerts.
Concordia meets Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, during the season.
Audition required for acceptance.
A singer must pass a brief audition to be a part of Concordia. This level participates in intermediate choral literature, with descants and up to three parts. Singers advance in solfege, theory, and musicianship. This choir performs 5-6 times a year, including our Winter and Spring Concerts.
Concordia meets Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, during the season.
Audition required for acceptance.
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"Cantate Domino" by Heinrich Schütz
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Schubert's "Kyrie" from Mass in G
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Bret Silverman's "The Moon"
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Cadenza
Advanced choir for ages 14-18.
Our advanced youth choir performs 4- part music. Advanced music theory, solfege, and Bel Canto vocal technique are taught. This group tours and sings for special community events, demonstrating maturity, poise, and musical eloquence. Some previous music experience is strongly encouraged.
Cadenza meets Thursdays, 6:15 - 8:00 pm, during the season.
Audition required for acceptance. Bring a prepared solo.
Our advanced youth choir performs 4- part music. Advanced music theory, solfege, and Bel Canto vocal technique are taught. This group tours and sings for special community events, demonstrating maturity, poise, and musical eloquence. Some previous music experience is strongly encouraged.
Cadenza meets Thursdays, 6:15 - 8:00 pm, during the season.
Audition required for acceptance. Bring a prepared solo.
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"Tota Pulchra Es"
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July 2019, Rehearsing for Caterbury Performance, England.
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SHCC performs as a part of the International Children's Festival Chorus
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