Calgary Children’s Choir Blog
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2019 Tour | Day 7 – Leipzig
We were lucky to have a bit of a later start today, leaving the hotel at 9:30 for a walking tour of Leipzig. On the tour, we saw quite a […]
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2019 Tour | Day 6 – Leipzig
The choir started the day off bright and early to travel to Ohrdruf to visit the house Bach stayed in with his brother after his parents had died. It was […]
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2019 Tour | Day 5 – Eisenach
Baby Bach here! Hope you’re ready to find out all about our day today back in my hometown. We started off the day on the bus from Prague to Eisenach. […]
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2019 Tour | Day 4 – Prague
Our morning began, as most fine mornings do, in the sweltering heat, on the Prague metro, in wool kilts, getting laughed at by crazy people. We then made our way […]
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2019 Tour | Day 3 – Prague
Today the choir group started their day with a delicious breakfast followed by a trip down to the hotel’s pool to dip their toes into the water. Next up they […]
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2019 Tour | Day 2 – Prague
Friday morning we took the subway and the tram to the center of town and had a two-hour master class at the Music Conservatory. There, our conductor taught us some […]
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2019 Tour | Day 1 – Prague
It has been a busy, exciting tour so far. After we arrived in Prague at 7:00 am and grabbed a quick airport breakfast. It was about midnight our time when we met […]
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Calgary Children’s Choir presents Bach to Rock
Saturday May 11, 2019 at 7:00pm. 🎫 Tickets Now Available! Purchase yours here! Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall (Rozsa Centre)206 University Court NWCalgary, AB
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Calgary Children’s Choir presents Folk & Baroque
March 16, 2019 at 7:00pm. – Tickets Now Available Purchase yours here!
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Calgary Children’s Choir Presents Bach to Bethlehem
We are super excited to announce our Christmas concert, Bach to Bethlehem! Tickets will be a hot commodity so be sure to purchase yours here!
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2018 Fall Choir Camp
This year’s camp was yet another success! Choristers showed up at Camp Horizon buzzing about the weekend to come and were already looking forward to Skit Night, campfire songs and […]
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Introducing the Calgary Community Choir!
The Calgary Children’s Choir is pleased to introduce the Calgary Community Choir. This is the newest addition to our multi-age program and will welcome choristers 21 and older. Anyone with […]
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How To Practice Singing Over A Break
#1. Use Your Voice: The most important thing you can do for your voice over a break is to continue singing – every day if possible. It can be easy […]
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3 Reasons Why You Should Join A Choir Right Now
#1. Singing together: Singing is a wonderful activity, as good for your physical health as it is for your mental well-being. While it’s wonderful, and very valuable to get one […]
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3 Tips To Help You Get The Most Out of a Choir Workshop
Choir workshops only happen a few times a year, and at the CCC we like to schedule them a couple of weeks before a concert. They’re an excellent chance for […]
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5 Misconceptions About Choir
#1. It’s too hard: It’s true, singing can be hard work, physically, mentally, and emotionally. But this is why choir is great – you don’t have to go it alone. […]
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The Importance of Presentation In Choir
Presentation in a choral concert is an essential aspect of every performance – and there are several different kinds of presentation that inform a performance: #1. Visual presentation: The goal […]
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5 Ways To Cultivate Community In Choir
We are so very fortunate in the CCC to have a thriving community of not just present choristers, but alumni as well. Creating a sense of community, and belonging, is […]
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What Is The Best Age To Start Singing?
The obvious answer to this question is – as soon as possible! Babies start ‘singing’ as soon as they’re able to vocalize – experimenting with their instrument, and exploring the […]
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Imperfection In Singing
Singing is difficult for many reasons, but one of the hardest things to deal with is how personal our voices are to every individual singer. Each voice is unique to […]
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The Importance of Music Theory In Singing
Music theory is often a chorister’s least favourite part of choir. But learning to read and understand the technical aspects of music, though difficult, is ultimately extremely rewarding. #1. Musicianship: […]
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3 Tips To Protect Your Singing Voice
The human voice, though one of the most powerful instruments, is also an extremely delicate instrument, and can be adversely affected by any number of seemingly innocuous forces. Here are […]
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How To Deal With Comparison in Choir
Singing in a choir means singing with other people, of different ages, abilities, and interests. This can be wonderful for many reasons, but it can also cause us to compare […]
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3 Unusual Reasons We Love Singing
Singing is wonderful for a number of reasons, but here are three slightly unusual reasons why we love to sing! #1. It’s hard! This may seem like an odd reason […]
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Constructive Criticism In Choir
Getting feedback on your performance is a common aspect of almost every endeavour. While it can be a bit uncomfortable to receive feedback about something as personal as your voice, […]