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Door County Children's Choir Invites Kids to "Catch the
Spirit"
3rd year season begins with a free workshop!
September 8, 2003
by Steve Kastner
SISTER BAY,
WI - Here's a chance to find out if any young person you know
of would enjoy singing in a choral group. Door County Children's Choir Director, Blake Siewert invites parents
and children to experience the group dynamic of young voices lifted in song.
Each year in October, Siewert and piano accompanist Kim LaRae Larson
set forth to create an exciting and completely harmonious musical performing troupe from interested and motivated
students between the ages of 7 and 14.
The Children's Choir was launched in 2001 with over 25 enthusiastic young
singers who came together each week in Egg Harbor to learn the art of choral singing. Siewert and Larson practiced
and polished the group's talents and capped that first season off with a joint concert performance with the world-famous
Chicago Children's Choir.
They entered their second season with a mix of returning talent and some
newcomers, and finished with a delightful concert at the Miller Art Museum.
This year Blake Siewert is encouraging boys and girls to, "Catch
the Spirit" of the Door County Children's Choir by attending a free
2-hour workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6 - 8 PM at Bjorklunden in Baileys Harbor.
Blake, Kim and returning choir members look forward to sharing the joy of singing out in a chorus with anyone who
wants to give it a try.
"The primary goal in creating this choir is to provide an advanced
choral experience for young singers from the 2nd through 8th grades - to develop their natural childhood singing
voices, and to compliment musical training offered in public and private schools' music programs," says Siewert.
"And we insure that with a very supportive and joyful environment."
The Door County Children's Choir enters its third year this fall with
plans to meet and practice again in Egg Harbor, a convenient central location, starting in October. Newcomers and
parents are always welcome and encouraged to join in the fun, share the teamwork and take pride in the end results.
Door County Children's Choir is a division of the Door County School
of Performing Arts (DCSPA) whose mission is "to provide dynamic adventures in the performing arts".
Blake Siewert brings a great deal of experience and success to the school
and choir he founded including having worked with thousands of singers, actors and musicians over the years, Kim
LaRae Larson is a seasoned performer and keyboard instructor.
Detailed information on the choir and registration forms may be obtained
by calling 920-559-ARTS (2787) or sending email to blake@doorarts.com. You may also find out more about this and other DCSPA programs including, private
piano, voice lessons at http://DoorArts.com.
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