Production group
Next school year a new group will start: the first teen group! This group is for young people who have ambition to play on the big stage. The teen group is the production group.
Rehearsals
In the first months of the new year, the focus is on personal development, group development, getting to know and trust each other and growing in the disciplines of (choir) singing, acting and dancing.
Singing:
- Singing technique: breath support, correct use of the voice, singing with the right energy, position of the mouth, twang, timing, phrasing, chest voice (thick vocal cords) and head voice (thin vocal cords), training the musical ear and solfège.
- Choir and singing in harmony
- Song interpretation
Acting:
- Playing techniques: volume, timing, use of the body, body language, position in space.
- Types and characters
- Interaction with other players
- Scene interpretation: what is a scene about, what happens, what do you want, what is the problem?
Dancing:
- Dance techniques: classical positions, use of breathing, awareness of space, correct use of the body.
- Body control
- Conditioning and strength training
- Groove and creativity
- Different dance styles
Curious about what next year's performance will be about? You can read about it here.
Planning
We rehearse from October to June. There are no rehearsals during school holidays. See the full annual planning here.
We work with a rehearsal schedule* that is planned at least one month in advance. This way, the children have insight into what is expected of them and what they need to know for a particular rehearsal.
It is possible that you will not have to attend certain rehearsals or that you will not have to attend at all. This gives you as a family the opportunity to take time off when you have the opportunity. If you are scheduled, you are expected to be present.
* This planning only applies to group C. Group A and B will in principle work with the entire group during the rehearsal time.
What do you need
You make sure you have your stuff with you to every rehearsal. What is expected of you:
- Folder (with or without holes, for song lyrics, game texts, assignments, information, script and other material)
- Notebook
- Pencil and eraser (for taking notes. You can attach this to the folder so you always have it with you.)
- Non-slip socks
- Water bottle
- Lax vox tube
- Comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily.
Lax Vox
During the choir and singing rehearsals, the Lax Vox method will also be used. Ideally, a Lax Vox tube will be used. You can purchase this yourself or it will be purchased for you. The costs for this are €5. Please contact us.
Performances
It is possible that a performance is planned for multiple groups (A, B and C). It is possible that a joint (extra) rehearsal is planned for this.
