Magic Voices Children's Choir  

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Choir Profile

        Magic Voices Children's Choir began as a natural progression from the pre-instrumental classes offered at Music Works Magic. Many children wish to continue the interactive singing experience, enjoying the social aspect of making music with like minded friends. 

The children range in age from 6-12yrs. Until now we have been meeting for 1 hour once per week, singing, playing games, dancing and learning a wonderful varied repertoire. We have begun to learn basic literacy through a Kodaly based approach. (See www.kodaly.org.au for more information on Kodaly teaching.) We continue to explore the many skills that are essential for participating in a choir while discovering wonderful new music.

The group have grown together, developing their sound. We are happy to have new members. We believe that all children can learn to sing providing they have the right experiences. We aim to provide the very best musical experiences. Children sing predominantly a range of folk and traditional music from around the world well as songs composed for children's choirs.       

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Who Can Join

        We believe that all children can learn to sing. Even children with hearing implants have come to join us and learn to sing. It has been reported that 98% of the population can learn to sing reasonably in tune, given the right experiences and that's what we are about... providing children with those special experiences! We explore the entire range of our voices and create a unique learning atmosphere in which our children can grow. This choir is for children at primary school. 

Please note: A certain maturity is required for participation in our choir therefore children who are not yet at school can join our classes for pre-schoolers.                     Back to top

Our rehearsals

        We rehearse every Monday afternoon for 1 hour. In rehearsals  we learn how to read the music we sing and how to hear it even before we sound it out loud! 4.00pm for a  4.15-5.15pm session.

Sessions have several focuses, broken up by interactive dances and games.

We ask our members to sign up by the semester so that the choir has continuity and time to develop as a group.

Members need a plastic leaf folder and a Music Works Magic bag to keep and store their music and a Music Works Magic badge to wear at performances.

They will also need a Music Works Magic short sleeve and long sleeve T-shirt to wear to rehearsals and performances.     Back to top

Performances 

        The choir currently perform at our four end of term concerts. Our next performance is  scheduled for Sunday March 25th at 9-10am.

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Come and enjoy our concert. Bring your children along to be inspired by other children sharing the Magic of Music.

About the Director 

Anna Mlynek-Kalman M. Mus., B. Ed., Dip Teach. created Music Works Magic upon completion of her Master’s Degree in the U. S. in 1996. She has taught and directed music programs with children from K-year 12 for over 30 years at many schools both here in Australia and abroad. Anna currently tutors aural musicianship at Melbourne University. Anna consults in schools, runs training courses specifically for adults wishing to gain confidence when working with babies-8yr olds, as well as running sessions for this age group. She runs the Kodaly preschool teacher training course and Friday afternoon Professional Learning sessions for KMEIA. She has produced 5 Cds and accompanying Teachers’ Manuals; There’s A Rainbow In My Garden, Swing It Possum, All By Myself, On Safari containing Jungle Jive and Conga Line, containing 130 original songs for children. She is donating all proceeds from the CDs to The Autism Centre - Learning 4 Life. She is passionate about high quality music education and has created a program that offers a sound developmental, educational base for children from birth. Anna directs the Music Works Magic Education and Resource Centre working closely with her team of dedicated and talented teachers. She looks forward to meeting her young choristers each week and watching their musical growth.