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Kitka's Community Chorus with Janet Kutulas
Tuesday nights, beginning February 21 - May 29, 7:30-9:30 PM

Musically Minded Academy
5776 Broadway, Oakland
Oakland, CA 94610

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THE MUSIC

Traditional vocal music from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus: exciting choral arrangements from Bulgaria; powerful Croatian harmonies; earthy Russian women's songs; haunting Ukrainian melodies; incredible Georgian lullabies; teeth-gnashing dissonances; asymmetric rhythms; intricate ornamentation; and all the rest!

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN

For this third season there are no auditions to become a member. However, we'd like to insure that the level of musicianship is such to make it fun and challenging for all of you who have good ensemble singing skills and experience. So we're asking that the following basic criteria are met in order to become a member:
(if you have questions about whether you'd be a good match for the group, please contact Janet Kutulas at janet@kitka.org)

• good intonation is essential! Basic pitch-matching skills, the ability to hold a drone note in tune under a melody part, and the ability to sing inner harmony parts in tune are all requirements.
• an ability to produce a forward-sounding Balkan-style vocal quality. No previous Balkan singing experience is necessary but would be helpful (Kitka regularly holds Beginning Balkan Singing workshops and Kitka singers teach privately. Call the Kitka office at 510-444-0323 for more info)
• the ability to read music is not a requirement but is certainly encouraged as a skill to learn. If not a music reader, the ability to learn quickly by ear is essential to level the pace between readers and non-readers!
• we ask that you make a commitment to the 15 week session you join, and that you are willing to learn the music and sing with an open heart.
• a desire to sing some of the most beautiful music in the world!

REHEARSALS

PERFORMANCES

MEMBERSHIP DUES

This 15-week season will cost $225, or what amounts to $15/rehearsal. Membership dues help to defray the cost of rehearsal space rental, music and rehearsal prep time and administrative costs. Please call the Kitka office at 510-444-0323 if special payment arrangements are required.

Dates for next session to be announced
Directed by Juliana Graffagna and Janet Kutulas, former Music Directors of Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble

• Vocal and musical training
  
• Musical leadership and personal growth
  
• A place for new friendships
  
• Performance opportunities
  
• Cross-cultural exchange and understanding
  
• The most beautiful songs on the planet
  
  Middle & High School age singers

In cooperation with Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble

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