Hip Kids and Voices Chorus
Spring 2020 enrollment
Hip Kids and Voices enrollment is now available for Spring 2020. Our 16 week program is an all immersive singing group dedicated to the musical exposure of pop performance amongst teenagers and youngsters. Under the guidance of Victor Cervantes, Program Director and Creator, students learn to craft and perform an entire pop choir performance featuring duets, solos and full choir opportunities that challenges each student's individual musical ability. Hip Kids and Voices will integrate even more master workshops and training courses to help students sharpen their live performance experience and their ability to command the big stage! As always, we ask for parent and family cooperation in making these two vocal ensembles the best they can be!
Start date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Weekly rehearsal time:
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Weekly Rehearsal location:
St. John’s United Church of Christ
501 Laguna Honda Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94127
Extended Rehearsals:
Tuesday, April 28th 2020, time: 4:30-7 p.m
Tuesday, May 5th 2020, time: 4:30-7 p.m
Final Rehearsals*
Saturday, May 2nd 2020, time: 9:30 - Noon
Saturday, May 9th 2020, time: 9:30 - Noon
Saturday, May 16th 2020, time: 9:30 - Noon
Monday, May 18th 2020, time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m (@concert site TBD)
*attendance to both is expected but attendance to at least one is mandatory
Concert:
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m
Venue: TBA
Tuition:
$425 tuition + $25 Materials/Catering fee
TOTAL: $450
Additional Info:
ALL MEMBERS must sign up online at www.hipkidschorus.com, in person or by phone at:
Inspire School of Music
1241 Taraval Street (at 23rd Avenue) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 504-7921
Spring 2020 enrollment
Hip Kids and Voices enrollment is now available for Spring 2020. Our 16 week program is an all immersive singing group dedicated to the musical exposure of pop performance amongst teenagers and youngsters. Under the guidance of Victor Cervantes, Program Director and Creator, students learn to craft and perform an entire pop choir performance featuring duets, solos and full choir opportunities that challenges each student's individual musical ability. Hip Kids and Voices will integrate even more master workshops and training courses to help students sharpen their live performance experience and their ability to command the big stage! As always, we ask for parent and family cooperation in making these two vocal ensembles the best they can be!
Start date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Weekly rehearsal time:
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Weekly Rehearsal location:
St. John’s United Church of Christ
501 Laguna Honda Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94127
Extended Rehearsals:
Tuesday, April 28th 2020, time: 4:30-7 p.m
Tuesday, May 5th 2020, time: 4:30-7 p.m
Final Rehearsals*
Saturday, May 2nd 2020, time: 9:30 - Noon
Saturday, May 9th 2020, time: 9:30 - Noon
Saturday, May 16th 2020, time: 9:30 - Noon
Monday, May 18th 2020, time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m (@concert site TBD)
*attendance to both is expected but attendance to at least one is mandatory
Concert:
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m
Venue: TBA
Tuition:
$425 tuition + $25 Materials/Catering fee
TOTAL: $450
Additional Info:
ALL MEMBERS must sign up online at www.hipkidschorus.com, in person or by phone at:
Inspire School of Music
1241 Taraval Street (at 23rd Avenue) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 504-7921
Syllabus for Spring 2020
February 11
Class 1 - Introduction course- Orientation (parents invited), syllabus and behavior contracts distributed , first music handed out, 80s music picked, contact info exchanged
February 18
Class 2 - Full group rehearsal, How to choose a solo song?
February 25
Class 3 - Split rehearsal (Voices and HK separately), listen to and read through all songs, submit small group song selections
March 3
Class 4 - Split rehearsal (sectionals)
March 10
Class 5 - Split Rehearsal, guest lecturer on live sound etiquette
March 17
Class 6 - Group Rehearsal, All solo and small group music due!!! (very important)
March 24
Class 7 - Split Rehearsal
March 31
NO REHEARSAL (HAPPY SPRING BREAK)!
April 7
Class 8 - Solo Rehearsal,
April 14
Class 9 - Split Rehearsal, Music cuts will be finalized!
April 21
Class 10 - Group Rehearsal, Solo roulette (several students are chosen at random to perform solos)
April 28
Class 11 - Extended Rehearsal (4:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m)
May 2
Class 12 - Saturday Rehearsal (9:30 a.m - Noon)
May 5
Class 13 - Extended Rehearsal (4:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m)
May 9
Class 14 - Saturday Rehearsal (9:30 a.m - Noon)
May 12
Class 15 - Dress Rehearsal
May 16
Class 16 - Saturday Dress Rehearsal (9:30 a.m - Noon)
May 18
Final Dress Rehearsal on site (4:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m)
May 19
Hip Kids Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (CALL TIME: 4:30 p.m.)
2020 Hip Kids Concert @ 6:30 p.m. (CALL TIME: 4:30 p.m.) Location Mercy H.S, S.F (TBA)
**Dates may be subject to change depending on unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, parents will be notified immediately regarding syllabus changes.
Mission Statement:
Hip Kid’s & Voices offers young singers the chance to learn and master the art of live performance. Focusing meticulously on technique and vocational training through pop performance, Hip Kids & Voices will learn to command a stage through the guided tutelage of leading professionals, music teachers and a live stage crew. Along with this, students are given the opportunity to work closely with a live band, and a state of the art performance venue in preparation for an end of the year concert featuring YOU! Whether a casual beginner or a seasoned performer, Hip Kids & Voices offers specific singing roles for any level of musician.
Under the direction of Victor Cervantes, CEO and President of Inspire Music Lessons, Hip Kids & Voices was founded on a passion for live performance. Victor’s professional career as a contemporary pop/latin singer has allowed him to develop a successful teaching approach to singing live while working with notable singers like Shakira and Universal’s Pilar Montenegro in the process.
The goal is simple; Give aspiring singers a 16 week educational roadmap and training program that will empower them to command any live performance, from the very beginning of preparation to the day of performance, while making new friends in the process!
“Young singers should be given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the live performance setting. To my knowledge, there are very few programs that offer this type of in depth hands on training. Through this program, I have seen the confidence of young singers flourish and it’s truly a joy to see a student take hold of their art and passion with such precision and conviction. This is a skill set any dedicated music student can develop!”
The Hip Kids & Voices semester spans 16 weekly courses held on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. and begins in February 11th 2020. Each session will emphasize a different aspect of contemporary vocational techniques culminating in a concert featuring Hip Kids & Voices soloists and a full choir performing a contemporary vocal repertoire.
Student Expectation Policy:
Hip Kids & Voices is designed for all levels of singers 2nd to 8th grade. We ask that students who participate come with a willingness to learn and be part of an active choir. Students participating must maintain a good attitude and attend every lesson unless otherwise stated in a written excuse. Students are also expected to rehearse outside of class and come prepared each week for solos and featured performances. Parent or Guardians are expected to uphold this as it directly affects the success of other members in the group. We hope you will join us for the Spring 2020 semester!
