[HANASHIR:7648] Re: Teen Choral Group

[Freedabet <Freedabet...>]

I had two teens scheduled to do a duet on Kol Nidre 5760.  Neither one showed 
up and I found out later that they'd had a fight!

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> Date: Wednesday, 13-Dec-00 03:03 PM
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> From: Carol Boyd Leon          \ Internet:    (cbleon (at) hotmail(dot)com)
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> Subject:  [HANASHIR:7639] Re: Teen Choral Group
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> Debbie, I have a few months experience directing a new teen choir that is a 
> Sunday morning 8th grade religious school elective at my temple; also, and 
I 
> had included 9th-12th grade students in an adult volunteer choir at my old 
> temple.  The teen choir has participated in a Junior Congregation Fri night 
> service and at a relgious school Holocaust assembly.  The adult choir used 
> to sing a few times a year at Fri night adult services.
> 
> I've found that teens are truly enthusiastic but also have a lot going on 
in 
> their lives.  Last year, a soloist backed out at the last minute because he 
> got a date to the prom!  Also, some are there for the music while others 
are 
> there even more so for the comraderie.  A few sing well; others just like 
to 
> sing, or like to be with their friends who sing.  I'm pleased they're 
> willing to give Jewish music a chance.
> 
> On the light side, I laughed to myself when the teenage girls were 
preparing 
> for their first performance.  Apparently, putting on makeup together in the 
> rest room is an important part of that preparation!  (But that also 
> indicates the seriousness with which they took their appearance on the 
> bimah.)  The fact that they've got an interest in Jewish music is what 
> pleases me.  For more detailed info about my experiences working with 
teens, 
> please contact me privately.  Thanks!
> -- Carol Boyd Leon
>    Burke, VA
> 
> >Has anyone had experience forming and running a teen choral group at their 
> >Synagogue?  I so, what has been your experience?  Any info would be 
> >appreciated:  ages of teens, what types of music used, where the group 
> >performs, etc.
> >There is talk of trying this at my Synagogue and I'm wanting to know of 
> >others' experiences.
> >Thanks......Debbie Block
> 
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