Spring SERIES now open for enrollment!

  • Discover & celebrate your colorful natural voice through folk song traditions from Eastern Europe & beyond

  • Explore regional vocal styles with attention to placement, breathing, ensemble skills, pitch, pronunciation, musical embodiment & cultural context

  • Enjoy making incredible harmonies in a fellowship of new friends

  • All genders and ages welcome

  • Tuesday nights in easily accessible Marin location

  • Each series runs for approximately 8-9 weeks

  • Drop-ins welcome

THE SPRING SERIES will meet for 9 rehearsals on the following Tuesday evenings: April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; May 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. There will be an optional public performance in Fairfax on Sunday, June 9th.

The fee for the entire 9-week series is $247.50. If you need to sign up for a partial session, or are jumping into the middle of a session, no problem! Please contact Kelly.

The ensemble is led by Kelly Atkins, Kitka's Deputy Director and frequent Musical Co-Director.

(Photo by Vincent Louis Carrella)

choir details

The MKCC is open to all voices, genders and ages.

There are no auditions required to join the Kitka Community Chorus. However, it is preferred that interested singers have the ability to match pitch and sing harmony parts in tune. Previous experience with Eastern European folk singing is not required. The ability to read music is helpful but not required, as music is taught using both aural and written methods.

Rehearsals will include vocal warm ups and exercises, work on vocal technique, ear training, ensemble singing, breath management, and performance skills all through the lens of learning songs from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Geographical, language and cultural context for each song will also be featured.

Materials provided will include printed music (word sheets and score), part and pronunciation recordings for each song, source recordings, access to digital files, and more!

Master singer guest teachers will make appearances! So far teachers have included Nadia Tarnawsky (Ukraine), Tzvetanka Varimezova (Bulgaria) and Astrid Kuljanic (Croatia).

Performance opportunities will be available during each 7-9 week session.

If you have any questions or wonder whether you'd be a good vocal match for the group, please contact Kelly Atkins directly.

accessibility

Parking at the rehearsal venue is easy and plentiful. Also the space is easy access with a ramp leading to the front door, and no stairs are required to access the rehearsal space.

health and safety

To keep us all healthy, the following is required of all singers:

  • Proof of negative Covid Rapid Test taken the afternoon of each rehearsal. As Covid levels fluctuate, we will decide as a group if we want to continue Covid testing on a weekly basis. When possible, free antigen tests will be provided.

  • If you are feeling sick (for any reason, regardless of Covid status), or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive, we ask that you stay home.

  • Masks are optional, but absolutely fine if you feel more comfortable wearing one during rehearsal.

We will also ensure good ventilation and ensure open doors and/or windows, and when possible will provide air filtration.