Come Sing!
Join the Upward Youth Choirs!
Grades 1 – 12
UPWARD YOUTH CHOIR provides an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of singing and share their voices with others. Students are encouraged to use their voices to honor God, serve others through music, and grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.
The fall concert is held on Veteran’s Day to honor those who have served our country. Our concert will include a variety of patriotic music, classic and sacred songs, hymns, folk songs and spirituals.
Upward Choir is for students in 1st-12th Grade.
Tuesday rehearsals will begin August 12 and continue through November 4.
The PRIMARY CHOIR will rehearse from 4:45-5:40 on Tuesdays and will include younger students who benefit from a shorter rehearsal (55 minutes) and more rote teaching. Generally, students are in grades 1 through 4.
The INTERMEDIATE CHOIR will begin with sectionals for the first few weeks. Small groups will rehearse between 5:50 – 7:30 pm on Tuesdays. This choir is designed for students who are ready for a longer rehearsal and are learning to read music and sing parts. After the first several weeks, the choir will rehearse from 5:50 – 7:15 pm.
Parent input is welcome for placement. All students will be included in a choir. Most students in the intermediate choir are 4th/5th grade – 12th grade.
The cost to participate is $119 which includes sheet music, a folder, t-shirt and choir robe for the concert. Students will keep the t-shirt, but folders, music and robes will be turned in after the concert.
AUDITIONS will be held during the first rehearsal on Tuesday August 12. The schedule will be sent once you register. Small groups will audition during regular rehearsal times. This is for the director to get to know the students and their voices. Students will have an opportunity to sing alone but it is not required. It would be helpful if the primary students are prepared to sing, My Country ‘Tis of Thee. Intermediate level students should know both My Country ‘Tis of ‘Thee and America the Beautiful.
If your student is new to Upward Choir and would benefit from an opportunity to meet with the director that can be arranged.
REHEARSALS are at Bethel Church, 2702 30th Ave S, Fargo.
TUESDAYS August 12 – November 4
Primary Choir 4:45 – 5:40 pm
Intermediate Choir 5:50 – 7:30 pm
CONCERT
MONDAY, November 10 Dress Rehearsal
TUESDAY, November 11 Veteran’s Day Concert
For questions or more information, please contact Mindy Heinsch, Director.
mindy@upwardfm.com
Mindy Heinsch is the wife of Upward Sports Director, Glenn Heinsch. She has degrees in Vocal Music Education and Educational Leadership. Mindy has taught choral and classroom music to grades K-8 in public and private schools. In addition, she has taught private voice lessons for over 20 years and is a member of the Voice Care Network. Mindy has been active in music ministry in numerous churches over the years both in worship and children’s ministry.