Marin Kitka Community Choir - SUMMER (Mini Series Fifteen)

Kitka Institute

Learn traditional songs & choral arrangements from Balkan & Caucasus lands & beyond, led by Kelly Atkins. 4 Tues eves June-July

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<ul><li>Discover your colorful natural voice through folk song traditions from Eastern Europe &amp; beyond</li><li>Explore regional vocal styles with attention to placement, breathing, ensemble skills, pitch, pronunciation, musical embodiment &amp; cultural context</li><li>Make incredible harmonies in a fellowship of new friends</li><li>All genders and ages welcome</li><li>Tuesday nights in easily accessible Marin location</li><li>Drop-ins or partial attendance welcome</li><li>The ensemble is led by Kelly Atkins, Kitka's Musical Director</li></ul>-------Series 15 of the MKCC will meet for 4 sessions as follows:<ul><li>Tuesday evenings: June 30; July 7, 14, 21</li></ul>The tuition fee is $112 ($28 per class). If you need to sign up for a partial session, or would like to do a drop-in, please contact Kelly at kelly@kitka.org.- ----The MKCC is open to all voices, genders and ages.There are no auditions required to join the Kitka Community Chorus. However, it is preferred that interested singers have the ability to match pitch and sing harmony parts in tune. Previous experience with Eastern European folk singing is not required. The ability to read music is helpful but not required, as music is taught using both aural and written methods.Rehearsals will include vocal warm ups and exercises, work on vocal technique, ear training, ensemble singing, breath management, and performance skills all through the lens of learning songs from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Geographical, language and cultural context for each song will also be featured.Materials provided will include printed music (word sheets and score), voice part and pronunciation recordings for each song, source recordings, access to digital files, and more!Master singer guest teachers often make appearances! So far teachers have included Nadia Tarnawsky (Ukraine), Tzvetanka Varimezova (Bulgaria), Astrid Kuljanic (Croatia), Kristine Barrett (Kitka), Carl Linich (American Georgian song expert), Kurbasy (Ukraine), and Phoebe Vlassis (Greece).Performance opportunities may be available during each session.If you have any questions or wonder whether this ensemble is right for you, please contact Kelly Atkins.Please note the health and safety protocols at the bottom of this page.Parking at the rehearsal venue is free, easy and plentiful. Also the space is easy access with a ramp leading to the front door, and no stairs are required to access the rehearsal space.-------HEALTH AND SAFETY- If you are feeling sick, or have had close contact with someone who is sick, we ask that you stay home. We will help you catch up with part recordings and updates;- Masks are optional, and absolutely fine if you feel more comfortable wearing one during rehearsal;- Please check in with Kelly with any questions or for guidance on best practices for illness while being in the MKCC.We will also ensure good ventilation in the space.

Marin Kitka Community Choir - SUMMER (Mini Series Fifteen)

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