Take this journey seriously, give it only your very best, and you will have the ride of your life!
All aboard the Music Express!
Music Express is an auditioned choir consisting of fourth and fifth grade students from Grace Miller, La Verne Heights, Oak Mesa and Shull Elementary Schools. Students rehearse from January-May on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at La Verne Heights Elementary School. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from rehearsals. Students perform varied repertoire, drawing from contemporary and traditional choral literature, multicultural traditions, as well as from musical theatre and popular music.
Music Express singers focus on healthy vocal technique and demonstrate an evolving understanding of musicianship – i.e. music theory, sight-singing and performance skills. Students learn discipline, develop leadership skills, and proudly represent each of their respective elementary schools and Bonita Unified School District. Behavior and performance standards are set high for students in rehearsal and performances.
Singers are chosen on the basis of ability, musical knowledge, attendance, behavior and leadership skills exhibited in school chorus and in the classroom. Careful consideration is given to creating a well-balanced group. The selection process is ongoing in the fall during school chorus rehearsals and in classroom music time. Additional auditions are held during school chorus rehearsal time if needed. Because students are drawn from four different elementary schools, only a select group of students will be selected from each grade level at each school. Music Express member selections are made by early December.
Music Express reaches performance levels that qualify them to perform at such esteemed venues as La Verne’s Celebration of the Arts, Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland. Members must also participate in their own school chorus. Band students who wish to audition for Music Express will also have the opportunity to audition.
Music Express singers focus on healthy vocal technique and demonstrate an evolving understanding of musicianship – i.e. music theory, sight-singing and performance skills. Students learn discipline, develop leadership skills, and proudly represent each of their respective elementary schools and Bonita Unified School District. Behavior and performance standards are set high for students in rehearsal and performances.
Singers are chosen on the basis of ability, musical knowledge, attendance, behavior and leadership skills exhibited in school chorus and in the classroom. Careful consideration is given to creating a well-balanced group. The selection process is ongoing in the fall during school chorus rehearsals and in classroom music time. Additional auditions are held during school chorus rehearsal time if needed. Because students are drawn from four different elementary schools, only a select group of students will be selected from each grade level at each school. Music Express member selections are made by early December.
Music Express reaches performance levels that qualify them to perform at such esteemed venues as La Verne’s Celebration of the Arts, Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland. Members must also participate in their own school chorus. Band students who wish to audition for Music Express will also have the opportunity to audition.
Performance Dates
Wednesday, May 15 | Spring Concerts @ BCA (with school choruses) | 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (both concerts)
Friday, May 17 | Knott’s Berry Farm Field Trip/Performance (12:30 p.m. performance time)
*** Other performances are possible if opportunities arise ***
Friday, May 17 | Knott’s Berry Farm Field Trip/Performance (12:30 p.m. performance time)
*** Other performances are possible if opportunities arise ***