Young Choral Artists

Audition information for the 2010-2011 season will be posted May 3, 2010

Mission and Goals | Audition Information | About the Director | Past Performances

Who we are:  

Directed by Jessica Lee, the Young Choral Artists will begin its first season in September 2010!  The choir will rehearse once a week for 1.5 hours and perform up to four times a year.  Performances will include collaborations with the Salt Lake Choral Artists, as well as other children's choirs and youth performing groups in the community. 

Goals for Singers:

1.   Have a super rockin' good time!

2.   Explore a variety of literature and learn the history surrounding the music that we sing.

3.   Build confidence, character, leadership, and develop personal responsibility and concern for others.

4.   Share music effectively with an audience; be able to communicate a message to them.

5.   Strive for excellence in rehearsal and performance.

6.   Learn how to work in and be part of a musical team.

7.   Learn correct vocal production.

8.   Master the basics of musical literacy, including reading pitch and rhythm.

9.   Learn how to listen to themselves and others.

10. Become aurally and physically aware

Auditions:

Children who participate in the Beatlemania concert will be invited to audition for the Young Choral Artists in the 2010-2011 season!

Children ages 8-12 are invited to audition for a choir that will sing music of the Beatles at the Salt Lake Choral Artist's Beatlemania concert, on February 20th in Libby Gardner Concert Hall (University of Utah).

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To schedule an audition or to inquire about the choir, please email Jessica.Lee@saltlakechoralartists.org.

Audition information and schedules for the 2010-2011 season will be posted May 3, 2010. 

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About the Director:

     Jessica Lee received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Utah.  At the University, she was a graduate assistant conductor and accompanist for the University of Utah Singers, A cappella Choir, and Women's Chorus.  She has traveled with the University of Utah Singers, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred, on two European tours, winning the European Grand Prix International Choir Competition in 2006.

     She currently teaches on the adjunct faculty at Snow College where she directs the Women's Choir and Chamber Choir, and teaches private voice.  Jessica has directed the vocal ensemble at the Salt Lake School for Performing Arts, as well as the Westminster Institute Choir.  She has accompanied the Salt Lake Children's Choir (Ralph Woodward) the Salt Lake Choral Artists (Dr. Brady Allred) and the Utah Master Chorale (Dr. Cameron Rose), and currently accompanies the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir, directed by Erin Pike. 

     In addition, Jessica travels throughout the USA accompanying Jenny Oaks Baker in "Time Out For Women" programs.  Jessica maintains a private piano studio in Salt Lake, and enjoys running, hiking, and eating chocolate in all forms. :)