La Ti Do!

Group Singing for Kids (ages 5-10)

Class ID # 230

La Ti Do introduces small groups of young singers to the essential elements of vocal technique. During this ten week program participants study beginning concepts of musical notation, breath control, vocal placement and performance techniques. Small, interactive classes give students the opportunity for individual attention, whilst providing an environment for collaboration with other musicians of their own age in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.

2011-12 Semester Dates
Fall Semester (16 weeks): September 12^th, 2011 – January 21^st, 2012

No Class Thanksgiving week

Winter Break: December 19^th 2011 – January 1^st, 2012

Spring Semester (16 weeks): February 6^th – June 9^th, 2012

Spring Break: April 2^nd – 15^th, 2012

Summer Session (8 weeks): June 25^th, 2012 – August 18^th, 2012

When: Saturday Mornings (with Miss Jill)
Ages 6-8: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Ages 9-11: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Number of participants: 6 maximum
Course Fee: $255

Summer Session 2012: $130 (8 weeks)

When: Thursday Afternoons (with Miss Noelle)
Ages 6-8: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages 9-11: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Number of participants: 6 maximum
Course Fee: $255

Summer Session 2012: $130 (8 weeks)

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Instructor: Jill Reis

Jill Reis, an operatic soprano, choir director, music instructor, and piano accompanist, began studying music at age 8. She has continuously sung in choirs of all genres, and studied classical voice privately for 10 years. Jill understands that a strong foundation in classical technique not only makes singing in any genre possible, but also ensures healthy singing habits for life! Her expertise is in classical art songs and arias, in which she has significant experience singing in Italian, German, and French, as well as 20th Century works. She recently received a B.M. in Vocal Performance from SDSU, and has performed lead roles in several operas, including Belinda in Dido & Aeneas and Pitti-Sing in The Mikado. She is currently Choir Director at High Tech High Chula Vista, as well as at Summit Fellowship in Santee. Jill also enjoys being a member as well as Event Coordinator for SACRA/PROFANA, an exciting new professional chamber choir here in San Diego, under the direction of Krishan Oberoi, Founder and Artistic Director. She plans to achieve a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy in the near future.

Noelle Marie Kerr - Voice (Music Theatre)
Noelle Marie Kerr has been performing on stage since the age of two and has been directing productions since sixteen. Her favorite complex roles portrayed include Eponine (Les Miserables), Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors) and the daring Harper (Angels in America). Noelle has founded several musical theatre programs in honor of her mother who instilled the love and performance of arts. She enjoys producing, directing, and performing at every age level and has directed ages two to adults in shows in community theatres, CYT, schools, camps, churches and Universities as well as teaching unconventional voice lessons specializing in young singers. 
Noelle has been grateful for the opportunities to perform in seven countries - her next destination is Africa. Noelle has a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts: Music and Theatre: Arts and Education from California State University, San Marcos where she developed the Take Stage Ensemble after being the only female of her class in the highly competitive Directing program at Cal State Fullerton.