Kleinkinderchor (“Little kids choir”) choristers meet for 30 minutes on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45 to 4:15pm.  Rehearsals emphasize finding the high, natural singing voice, listening and imitating rhythmic patterns, singing English and German folk songs and hymns, and singing/using hand gestures in Solfège.  Kleinkinderchor also regularly uses percussion instruments with their songs and spoken chants, which encourages them to internalize rhythm and to experiment with improvisation. Choristers have great fun with body movement in many of their songs. 

 In addition to singing, there always at least one “activity day” each semester, where students get to do something completely different, such as create a craft that relates to a song that they are singing, or explore different ways to create music (such as blowing tones through a bottle).  Such activities connect the songs to their creative imaginations and encourage musical exploration and listening.  

Kleinkinderchor performs once a semester, normally along with the CMC Kinderchor. 

Kleinkinderchor Fees:

• $100 per semester ($105 if paid online)

• 1 time $30 Chorale Attire fee ($35 if paid online)

• Kleinkinderchor semester fee is waived for any student taking private lessons through CMC.

Kleinkinderchor is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters, roughly in line with the school calendar. Always check the website EVENTS for start and ending dates.

Children may join at any point in the semester, but the earlier in the semester, the better, so that the child is fully prepared for each performance! JOIN TODAY!