Doha: Doha Youth Choir (DYC) organisers are creating a younger Doha Junior Choir, opening opportunities for children aged 7-10 years in the broader community who love to sing. The children can join new friends who share the same interest in an organised and professional manner.
Auditions for both choirs were held on September 12 and continue today.
DYC is a voluntary audition choir for singers aged 11 and above and was founded in June 2013. Singers accepted are expected to be willing and able to dedicate themselves to the choir. They are chosen for their beautiful voices and ability to work. A desire to sing is the most important attribute for singers. “A choir’s greatest asset is its membership and a good choir needs stable and long-term members,” said Founder Alena Pyne.
“In Doha, families are always on the move and that is our greatest concern. Our strategy of launching the Junior Choir has evolved because of a real need for experienced singers to be available.
“Doha Junior Choir is for singers aged 7-10 years and it is hoped that by broadening this singer pool, the number of experienced singers available to DYC will increase over time”.
In addition to Pyne and professional cellist and teacher Katrin Meingast, this year the team will have two new teachers. Scottish born, Gail Nicholson has been in Qatar since 2000 and will lead the Junior Choir. Currently Head of Music at Compass International School, she has also been producing and performing and has worked as vocal coach for amateur music productions in Doha. Also joining the team is American tenor Zack Singerman who has coached New York Metropolitan Opera chorus and is teaching in Doha.
Choir is a fantastic experience for young people.
Music is good for your health. Researchers have demonstrated that when people sing together in a choral setting, their heartbeats begin to sync together.
The main purpose of choral music is to make many voices sound like one voice. This requires teamwork, excellent listening skills, and group mentality. In choir, you can make friendships that will last the rest of your life.
The study of music imbues students with skills other than the ability to read music. Performance skills, essential to any kind of presentation, confidence, focus and self-discipline result from time spent in choir.
DYC will this year embark on its first international tour to Germany and it is always a wonderful experience for choristers. Doha Junior Choir will participate in concerts with DYC around town this year.
Details can be had through email to info@dohayouthchoir.com, on 55780355 and www.dohayouthchoir.com
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