South Jersey Children's Choir
316 N Broadway rehearsing and performing in Pitman NJ - affiliated with AfterSchool Music
southjerseychildrenschoir.@gmail.com. Text: 856-553-3110
Way more than a Children’s Choir
For our 1st-6th singers, the two groups (1st-3rd and 4th-6th) offer a TON of solo opportunities. We guide our singers to work through the nerves and preparation required to sing on their own - but in a way that is manageable and incremental. We teach music reading at an advanced level to prepare them to be strong musicians and singers.
We don't create divas and we don't encourage attitudes. ​
Just skills, chops, and fun!​
We grow reliable working musicians.
We develop music reading skills WAY beyond what a child would learn in public school and even most private lessons.
We offer conducting experience which builds leadership skills. We teach Singing Theory - there are rules to good singing! Knowing these rules can set your child apart in auditions and performances.
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A vocal training ground lead by degreed professionals
Our 7-12th grade ensembles will feature some choir, some small ensemble work, lots of solos, lots of a cappella training. This is a tender age for young voices. Don't trust your child's vocal health to people who haven't studied vocal anatomy and who haven't been trained in the developing adolescent voice. Kids this age love to yell - vocal power is exciting - but vocal health is our #1 priority.
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Trust us with your child's love of singing
This is a diva-free, safe-space environment where kids feel like their voice is valued and essential. As singers grow into their solo voices, we provide opportunities to test the waters and step into the spotlight. A culture of mutual support is cultivated.
Three age groups
Each with their own purpose
Discovery Choir
1st-3rd grades
Mondays and Fridays 4:00-4:45
Audition optional
Structured like a mix of voice class and children's choir with lots of musical training and plenty of short solo opportunities. If your child wants to sing solo, they will have many opportunities
Learning Choir
4th-6th grades
Mondays and Fridays 4:45-5:30
Audition by video submission
Structured like a mix of voice class and children's choir with lots of musical training. Some duets/trios/small groups, a few extended solo opportunities. If your child wants to sing solo, they will have many opportunities
Advancing Ensemble
7th-12th grades
Two Sundays a month, 6:00-7:30
Audition by video submission
Some ensemble singing, but mostly duets/trios/small groups, many extended solo opportunities. If your child wants to sing solo, they will have an opportunity at every concert.
Children's Choirs in Action
Homeschooler Liturgical Choir
This unique choir is for singers from 12-18. Rehearsal Day TBD, we will get a consensus of what day and time works best. This choir focuses on Sacred Music - from Gospel to Latin to Contemporary Christian. Our goal is to serve at a variety of places of worship throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia (excluding holiday services). This is an excellent opportunity for young singers of faith. Please register on the form provided and just email us at southherseychildrenschoir@gmail.com to let us know you'd like to sing with the Liturgical Choir.
Lauren Musick Canna, Founding Artistic Director
Musick is her married name - she loves Music but not that much!
Read about Ms Canna at laurencanna.com
Staffed by some of the most exclusive and experienced voice teachers in the region.
Our staff is extensive and experienced.
We only allow degreed, vetted, experienced staff members to work with our singers.
Our curriculum was developed over years and been tested time and again.
Our successes are demonstrable - countless professional singers have graduated from our studios.
Our administration is organized, detail-oriented, parent-first and friendly. We strive to create a hassle-free experience.
A place for talent and dedication
This is a place where talent is challenged.
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When dedicated singers are teamed up with others who love what they do and are guided by experienced teachers - the sky’s the limit.
We can help them go as far as their ambition will take them.
Being in the presence of other kids their own age, working professionally, with higher standards and reachable goals, they will grow as people and as musicians.