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Children in second and third grade are invited to participate in Odyssey Chorus, a preparatory choir designed to instill good vocal habits, beginning music reading and appropriate choir behavior. A variety of quality and fun literature is selected that will build vocal, reading and unison as well as part-reading skills. This chorus also aims to prepare singers for the Discovery Chorus and provides numerous performance opportunities throughout the school year. Participants are required to attend all rehearsals and performances and to study their music at home. To ensure high quality performances, students are not allowed to miss more than two rehearsals per concert cycle. Students must audition to be accepted into the Odyssey Chorus.
Odyssey Chorus schedule
(rehearsals held at the Symphony Center on Sundays from 3-4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
Auditions: Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Symphony Center
FIRST SEMESTER
Rehearsal: Sept. 30, 3-3:45 p.m., Parent Meeting: 3:45-4 p.m.
Rehearsals: Oct. 7, 14
Dress Reh.: Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Concert: Cottage Grove Place, 4 p.m.
Performance: October 15, 4 p.m., location TBA
Rehearsals: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Concert: Dec. 1, Salvation Army Senior Dinner, 10 a.m.
SECOND SEMESTER
Rehearsals: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Dress Rehearsal: March 2, 3 p.m. Concert: Cottage Grove Place, 4 p.m.
Performance: Variety Club Telethon, early March, TBD
Rehearsals: March 9, 16, 30, April 6
Dress Rehearsal: April 13, 3 p.m. Concert: Meth-Wick, 4 p.m.
Rehearsals: April 20, 27, May 4, 11
Dress Rehearsal: May 18, 3 p.m.
Concert: Cottage Grove Place, 4 p.m.
Ages: Grades 2-3
Director: Keri Worden
Location: Symphony Center
Tuition: $125
 
Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grade are invited to audition for Discovery Chorus, a long-standing CRSS performance based program designed to help young singers become acquainted with quality choral music and build good vocal technique. Approximately 100 students are selected annually by audition and have the opportunity to perform with the Cedar Rapids Symphony on three concert cycles throughout the school year. Participants are required to attend all rehearsals and performances and to study their music at home.
Families should be aware that Discovery Chorus performances are ticketed events. One complimentary ticket to each of the two Children's Discovery Concerts is provided for family use. One complimentary ticket to Holiday Pops is provided, intended for use of the Discovery Chorus student ONLY. All other tickets must be purchased through the CRSO Box Office. Complimentary tickets may be limited to a particular concert time or date.
Discovery Concerts is provided for family use. One complimentary ticket to the Holiday Pops concert is provided, intended for use of the Discovery Chorus student ONLY. All other tickets must be purchased through the CRSO Box Office. Complimentary tickets may be limited to a particular concert time or date.
Discovery Chorus schedule
(Rehearsals are held at the Symphony Center on Sundays from 2:30-4 p.m., dress rehearsals and concerts are held at the Paramount Theatre)
Auditions: Wednesday, Sept. 5, and Thursday, Sept. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Symphony Center
A MUSICAL PETTING ZOO
Rehearsals: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Dress Reh.: Friday, Nov. 2, 5:45-8 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
HOLIDAY POPS EXTRAVAGANZA
Rehearsals: Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9
Dress Reh.: Friday, Dec. 14, 5:45-8 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, Dec. 15 & Sunday, Dec. 16, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
PAINTING THROUGH MUSIC
Rehearsals: Feb. 24, March 2, 9, 16, 30, April 6, 13
Dress Reh.: Friday, April 18, 5:45-8 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, April 19, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
Ages: Grades 4-6
Director: Amy Hanisch
Location: Symphony Center
Tuition: $125
Audition Dates: Odyssey Chorus: Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Discovery Chorus: Wednesday, Sept. 5, and Thursday, Sept. 6, 4-5:30 p.m.
Audition Materials: Students auditioning for Odyssey Chorus must sing America (My Country 'tis of Thee). Students auditioning for Discovery Chorus should prepare America the Beautiful and may also be asked to perform some pitch matching/tonal memory exercises.
Uniforms: Uniform shirts and ties are required of all Odyssey and Discovery Chorus students. Uniforms are available through the CRSS office for less than $20. Black slacks or modest skirts and black shoes complete the required performance attire. Order forms and more information will be made available after acceptance letters are sent for each group.
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