Month: May 2013

  • 3 Different Types of Vocal Scores

    Vocal scores have had a myriad of different incarnations as the art of musical notation has developed since music first began to be transcribed. There are different types of vocal scores from all regions of the world, with many varied notation systems. They are all fascinating, and many of them are aesthetically stunning. Here are…

  • 3 Reasons Why Singing in a Choir is the Best Thing Ever

    #1. Many Voices as One: One of the goals of quality choral singing is to blend the unique sounds of different voices into one seamless sound. This is very technically challenging, given that each individual voice has a unique timbre, but it is such a rewarding feeling to achieve that beautiful blend of sound! Even…

  • A Fauré Into Spring: Concert Roundup

    Our final spring concert of the year, ‘A Fauré Into Spring’, was held Saturday evening in the Rosza Centre at the University of Calgary. The concert was emceed by our fantastic vocal coach, Jessica Lutzak, whose positive energy and cheerful words, helped to create the perfect spring mood. The concert was such a wonderful way…

  • Thom(p)son Grey Tartan

    One of the most important symbols of the Calgary Children’s Choir is the iconic kilt worn as part of our dress uniform. Our kilt is made from an authentic Scottish pattern called a tartan. The specific pattern we use is called the Thom(p)son Grey tartan, and it was registered with the Scottish Tartans Authority in…