Girlchoirs for Ages 6 – 18
The PGC operates 5 choirs:
- Melodia (K-2)
- Harmonia (Grades 3-5)
- Via (Grades 6-8)
- Concentio (Grades 9-12)
- Chamber Choir (Concentio members by audition)
Melodia
Our level 1, non-auditioned training choir for girls K – 2nd grades. Choristers develop healthy vocal skills and are given a foundation in musical literacy through the use of children’s choral repertoire, multi-cultural folk songs, games and dances.
- Meets Tuesdays, 5:00pm-6:15pm at Shadyside Presbyterian Church from mid-September through mid-May
- Girls learn through movement and play
- Performances include:
- Holiday concert in December.
- Training choir concert in May
Harmonia
Our level 2 girlchoir for students in 3rd – 5th grades. Students grow in their knowledge of musical literacy, and healthy vocal production. Choristers learn to sing two-part repertoire in several languages.
- Meets Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm at Shadyside Presbyterian Church from mid-September through mid-May
- Music literacy and concepts are taught through age-appropriate song games and dances
- In addition to weekly rehearsals, choristers attend a full day retreat in the winter.
- Performances include:
- Sing for Service, a community service day
- Holiday concert (along with Via, Concentio and Chamber Choir): December
- Training choir concert: May
Via
Our Level 3 training choir for girls in 6th – 8th grades. Choristers perform two and three-part repertoire in several languages and develop advanced sight-singing skills. In Via, choristers perform with training choirs and older choirs.
- Meets Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:45pm at Shadyside Presbyterian Church from mid- September through late May
- Music literacy and concepts are taught through age-appropriate song games and dances
- In addition to weekly rehearsals, choristers attend a weekend retreat in January
- Performances include:
- Sing for Service, a community service day
- Holiday concert (along with Via, Concentio and Chamber Choir): December
- Training choir concert April/May
- Weekend tour following the Via Concert
Concentio
Concentio is an advanced choir for girls in 9th – 12th grades. Members must have either graduated from Via or equivalent choral background. Choristers must demonstrate a high level of vocal and sight singing skill. Concentio performs advanced sacred and secular repertoire with three to six-parts in multiple languages and styles.
- Must attend required day camp the 1st full week in August
- Weekly rehearsals are on Fridays 4:10pm-6:10pm
- Monthly rehearsals on Saturdays from 9:00am–12pm
- In addition to regular rehearsals, choristers attend a weekend retreat in January
- Performances include:
- Sing for Service, a community service day
- Holiday concert: in December
- April/May Concert
- Summer tour
Chamber Choir
Our most advanced choir of PGC. Membership is by invitation after being heard by the Artistic Director at Concentio Camp in August. Chamber Choir offers musically experienced members of Concentio the opportunity to make an extraordinary commitment to choral singing.
- Must belong to Concentio and fulfill all obligations of Concentio
- Rehearsals are Monday 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Monthly Saturday rehearsals September – February, 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Performances include:
- All performances of Concentio
- Additional collaborative concerts
- April/May concert
- Mid-June Tour