CHORAL PROGRAMS
Chorus Angelicus takes pride in delivering an age-appropriate musical experience to developing musicians of every level, students are placed according to experience, vocal development, and musicianship, allowing each chorister to grow and thrive.
Junior Choir
An entry point for young choristers to learn musical vocabulary and quality repertoire appropriate for their ability. Developing basic vocal technique, rhythm, pitch accuracy, and confidence through creative games, ear training and movement. In addition to singing, he choristers spend their rehearsal time strengthening a sense of commitment, cooperation, developing friendships, and becoming independent young leaders.
Rehearsals:
Mondays, 5:00-6:30pm
Farmington, CT
with Roberta Verbyla
Senior Choir
This advanced ensemble is the primary performing choir and members serve as leaders within the Chorus Angelicus community. Senior Choristers must be willing to commit to making their participation in Chorus Angelicus a top priority, with all the privileges and responsibilities involved. Performances include annual concerts, symphonic performances, television/ radio appearances, recordings, and tours. Our rehearsals and performances are built on joy, discipline, and the belief that every voice matters.
Rehearsals:
Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm
Farmington, CT
with Gabriel Löfvall
Gaudeamus
Gaudeamus is an adult chamber choir of professional and semi-professional free lance singers formed in 1992. This choir performs in conjunction with Chorus Angelicus, giving the younger choristers the opportunity to experience singing complex masterworks, and providing vocal reinforcement in larger concerts, such as the Christmas Angelicus concert series. Gaudeamus is also know for its exploration of world choral music with instrumentalists and contemporary composers from all over the world. They were featured on folk legend Pete Seeger's Grammy Award-winning album, Pete, under the direction of Paul Halley, and boast a diverse discography from labels such as Pelagos, DMP, and Joyful Noise to praise from Billboard Magazine and Pro Audio Magazine. Graduates of the Chorus Angelicus program may also audition to join this ensemble.