MONROE - All students in grades third through sixth can audition for a place in the Monroe Youth Choir. The program, under the direction of Cindy Blanc, is offered through the Monroe Arts Center.
Auditions are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13 and from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 27 in Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall at MAC, 1315 11th St. Students are not required to be Monroe residents.
The purpose of Monroe Youth Choir is to create a community of young musicians dedicated to musical learning and excellence. Through the study and performance of choral music, Monroe Youth Choir nurture personal, musical and social development.
Two semesters of classes are scheduled for Monroe Youth Choir. The fall semester is scheduled for Sept. 27 through Nov. 23. Spring semester dates will be announced at a later date. Each semester consists of eight class sessions, one dress rehearsal, and one concert. All class sessions, rehearsals, and concerts are held at the Monroe Arts Center. The registration fee for students accepted into the choir is $75 per semester.
Blanc is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carthage College with degrees in music education and performance. She is a music teacher at two private elementary schools, an instructor in voice, piano and percussion and a church musician. In addition, she is music director at Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll, Ill.; percussionist with the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra; and director of the Green County Harmony Chorus.
Audition form, class schedule, and other information is available at www.monroeartscenter.com or by contacting MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249.
Auditions are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13 and from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 27 in Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall at MAC, 1315 11th St. Students are not required to be Monroe residents.
The purpose of Monroe Youth Choir is to create a community of young musicians dedicated to musical learning and excellence. Through the study and performance of choral music, Monroe Youth Choir nurture personal, musical and social development.
Two semesters of classes are scheduled for Monroe Youth Choir. The fall semester is scheduled for Sept. 27 through Nov. 23. Spring semester dates will be announced at a later date. Each semester consists of eight class sessions, one dress rehearsal, and one concert. All class sessions, rehearsals, and concerts are held at the Monroe Arts Center. The registration fee for students accepted into the choir is $75 per semester.
Blanc is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carthage College with degrees in music education and performance. She is a music teacher at two private elementary schools, an instructor in voice, piano and percussion and a church musician. In addition, she is music director at Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll, Ill.; percussionist with the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra; and director of the Green County Harmony Chorus.
Audition form, class schedule, and other information is available at www.monroeartscenter.com or by contacting MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249.