Children's Choir expanding with the Pearl
January 10, 2013
By Ginny Kirsch

The Pearl Theater is pleased to announce our new collaboration with the Bonners Ferry Community Children’s Choirs that will expand opportunities for kids to take part.

Founded in 1997, the choir under the direction of Vicki Blake Thompson has served young singers between the ages of 8 and 18 in the Boundary County area for 15 years.

The goal of the choir is the pursuit of musical excellence, to build self-esteem, and to nurture the artistic and personal growth of our youth in a joyful and supportive way.

Weekly rehearsals emphasize the development of musicianship, vocal techniques and performance skills.

The Pearl is pleased to announce that opportunities will be expanded with three choirs for various ages and skill levels now being offered. Each choir will have the opportunity to perform at the end of the session.

Victoria Blake Thompson will direct the choirs.

“Lightshine," the entry level choir for boys and girls in grades three through five, is offered from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Pearl Theater. No audition is required for this choir. Winter session runs January 17 through March 7. Tuition is $40, and scholarships are available for those in need. Discounts are available for families with more than one student in the choirs.

To register call the Children’s Choir director at (208) 304-0866, or come to choir at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Januart 17, at the Pearl Theater with a parent.

“No Limits,” the entry level show choir for young men and women grades six through 12, will meet at the Pearl from 5:45 -7:15 p.m. Thursdays, January 17, 24, 31, February 21, 28, and from 9:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, February 8 and March 1. No audition is required for this choir, which incorporates singing and choreography.

Tuition is $40, and scholarships are available for those in need. Discounts are available to families with more than one student in the choirs. To register call the Children’s Choir director at (208) 304-0866 or come to choir at the Pearl at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, January 17, with a parent.

“Swingin’ on a Star,” the select auditioned choir, is offered for more experienced singers ages eight through 18 on Mondays from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Pearl Theater.

Auditions for new members will be held at the Pearl at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 15 or by personal appointment.

This choir will perform more often than the others and requires a larger commitment from the singers and their families.

Winter session runs January 14 through March 4 with an extra practice the week of February 25.

Five performances will be given in conjunction with an adult music/theater production the first two weekends in March.

Tuition is $40 per student. Ceitleen Elam will be assistant director of the “Swingin’ on a Star” choir.

Discounts are available for families with more than one participant or singers participating in two choirs.

To schedule an audition for "Swingin' on a Star" by appointment, call the Children’s Choir director at (208) 304-0866. Old "Swingin' on a Star" members can register at the first rehearsal at 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 14, at the Pearl Theater.

The Pearl Theater is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “Foster the performing arts throughout Boundary County for the education, entertainment, and inspiration of the community”. For more Pearl Theater info please email us at info@thepearltheater.org, visit our website at www.thepearltheater.org, or call (208) 610- 2846.