Who sings with RMCC?
RMCC includes 300 girls and boys ages 6-18. Thousands of children have participated since the beginning of RMCC.

Since its first performance in December 1996, RMCC has prioritized its mission to actively recruit and retain children from culturally and socio-economic diverse backgrounds: 40% of the choir is children of color and approximately one-half of all choir members receive some form of financial assistance.

There are eight progressive choirs, providing opportunities for all ages, abilities and experience. Children audition for membership in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

What do RMCC singers learn?
Each singer learns to:

• negotiate a choral score
• sight sing music and read rhythms
• understand musical terminology
• practice production of a healthy vocal sound, and
• appreciate a wide range of musical traditions

This magnificent musical journey allows RMCC singers to:

• develop self-confidence
• practice artistic discipline
• commit to working as a team
• celebrate musical achievements
• strive for personal bests
• gain respect for and understanding of cultural differences, and
• make lifelong friendships

Who leads RMCC?
Our conductors are accomplished musicians who hold impressive academic credentials, formal musical training and a wide array of experience. Together with the music director, they select a challenging international repertoire of music, set high standards, and create performance opportunities that teach discipline, instill confidence, and promote self-esteem.

As gifted educators, the conductors nurture the learning process as they work toward the goal of performance. RMCC leaders create a supportive environment so that children feel joyful about stretching their skills and widening their windows to the world.

Choir Descriptions

Montane Choir: an introductory level for beginning singers to explore the choral tradition of various cultures and learn the basics of music theory.  Montane currently has 3 rehearsal locations: Mondays from 4:00-4:45 at Montclair Elementary (1151 Newport St.), Tuesdays from 4:00-4:45 at Fairmont Elementary (near Broadway and 3rd); Wednesdays from 3:15-4:00 pm at Gilpin Elementary (Downing and 30th) and on Thursdays from 3:45-4:30 pm at Ashley Elementary (1914 Syracuse).

 

Timberline Choir: an intermediate level for emerging singers to further

their musicianship and learn the joys of performing in public.  Timberline currently rehearses on Thursdays from 4:15 - 5:15 at Hill Campus of the Arts and Sciences (451 Clermont St.)

Alpine Ensemble: an advanced / intermediate level for experienced singers to refine their musicianship and their abilities to work in concert as a team.  Alpine currently rehearses on Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:30 at Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences (451 Clermont St.)

Summit Singers: an advanced level performance group for singers with exceptional skill and dedication with elite performance opportunities.  Summit rehearses on Mondays from 4:15 - 6:00 at Christ Church (690 Colorado Blvd.)

Fourteeners: a select chamber-sized  group for the most advanced female members.  Fourteeners rehearse on Mondays from 6:00 - 8:15 pm at Christ Church (690 Colorado Blvd.)

Mountain Men: a chamber-sized ensemble for young men aged 12-17 who's voices are changing or already changed.  Mountain Men rehearse on Mondays from 5:00-6:15 pm at Christ Church (690 Colorado Blvd.)

Mountain Aires:  a select performing young men's choir from the Mountain Men ensemble.  Mountain Aires rehearse on Mondays from 5:45 - 8:15 pm at Christ Church (690 Colorado Blvd.)

Altitude:  a high-school chamber-sized mixed acappella group for the most advanced male and female singers.  Altitude rehearses on Sundays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

 

Conducting Class

Offered to interested SUMMIT, FOURTEENER, MOUNTAIN AIRES and ALTITUDE SINGERS with strong musicianship skills.  Leslie Britton teaches Conducting Class 1(beginning to intermediate level) on Mondays, during the choir season, from 4:30-5:45 pm and Conducting Class 2 (advanced level) on Mondays, from 5:00-5:45 pm.  Participants learn conducting patterns, rehearsal leadership skills, and ensemble communication.  Conductors learn the art of bringing a piece of music to life!  There is a minimal fee of $50 for the class but there will be periodic homework assignments (no more than 45 minutes per week).  Participants may be asked to purchase a book for use in the class (financial assistance for the book purchase is available).  Participants must have excellent musicianship skills and a high level of musical maturity.

 

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