Ages 7 -17
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Young people will have the opportunity to be part of a community of children who are all there for the same reason! To SING!
OCCC sings a variety of music and is often asked to be guest singers in other adult choirs concerts! We sing pop, showtunes, classical, Canadian folk, jazz, and even sometimes creations written by our own singers! We help build singers who understand commitment, confidence and freedom to still be themselves! Being part of a choir has numerous mental, physical and emotional benefits for children and adults alike. Study after study has proven the strong benefits of being in a choir! Weekly rehearsals Mondays: 5:00pm-6:30pm Location NOMAD Creative Studios Fees NEW SINGERS: $330+hst/CHILD/YEAR RETURNING SINGERS: $310+hst/CHILD/YEAR Payments Cash or cheque (please make out to director: Julia Johnston) No refunds are being offered after the first week. We are a small community-based group, and run on a very tight budget. Auditions At this time we are accepting in person auditions. Please fill out the form (see green button at top of screen). If the times and dates available do not work for you, please feel free to email a video (less than 1 minute) of your child singing a song they feel shows off their voice the best. Email it to [email protected] Thank you! 1) If your singer is not accepted after the audition, the director will be in touch with some suggestions of next steps to help your singer. 2) If your singer is invited they will be part of the OCCC (our main choir). 3) If your child is between the ages of 13-17 years old, the director may ask them to be part of the performance choir *10 members only*, which will be given opportunities for tougher songs, and more performances. *Please note, if you are part of the performance choir (13-17 years old), you must participate in the training choir (7-13). |
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Our Director
Julia Johnston
Julia is a singer, performer and music theatre loving, individual. Trained at Randolph College for the Performing Arts she is known as a "triple threat performer". She loves to share her knowledge with children who strive to improve their confidence levels onstage and offstage. Julia is a professional singer and has sung in churches, concert halls and her personal favourite, around a campfire. She runs three women’s choirs "SING-IT!" through Express Yourself in Orillia, Barrie and Midland, and has taught children and adults both in group lessons and privately for almost 10+ years.
Julia has sung under the baton of many great music directors including Dr. Canon Giles Bryant, Syd Birrell, Christine Slevan, Jeffrey Huard, Jeannie Wyse, Mitchell Pady and Blair Bailey. Her performing arts school in Orillia, "Express Yourself", has been a constant fulfillment of encouragement that the arts community is important to the Orillia and surrounding communities, and worth fighting for. If you recognize Julia, it may be because you saw St Paul's Centre's 2019 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, of which Julia played one of the lead roles as Narrator. It brings her joy to give a boost to the art's community by putting a children's choir together. Julia is thrilled to share her knowledge of choral singing and music with the Orillia Community Children's Choir.
Julia has sung under the baton of many great music directors including Dr. Canon Giles Bryant, Syd Birrell, Christine Slevan, Jeffrey Huard, Jeannie Wyse, Mitchell Pady and Blair Bailey. Her performing arts school in Orillia, "Express Yourself", has been a constant fulfillment of encouragement that the arts community is important to the Orillia and surrounding communities, and worth fighting for. If you recognize Julia, it may be because you saw St Paul's Centre's 2019 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, of which Julia played one of the lead roles as Narrator. It brings her joy to give a boost to the art's community by putting a children's choir together. Julia is thrilled to share her knowledge of choral singing and music with the Orillia Community Children's Choir.
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We are beyond thrilled to be partnering with the Orillia Vocal Ensemble directed by Blair Bailey, which is a community-focused adult choir in the city of Orillia. They will be supporting us by having us sing with them in concerts, assist with getting the word out about our awesome group of young singers. Here's to a great year with a supportive group of like-minded artists! |