Summer Choral Festival 2008
August 4-9, 2008 at Vassar College for Treble Voices

Download a flyer about joining our Treble Choir

Under the direction of Susan Bialek, the Cappella Festiva Treble Choir provides an exceptional artistic opportunity for young singers (boys and girls) of the Hudson Valley through education in vocal training, musicianship skills, and the exploration of challenging, diverse repertoire for treble voices, ages ten to sixteen.  This ensemble collaborates with the Cappella Festiva Adult Chamber Choir and orchestra on a yearly basis.   Acceptance into the Treble Choir is through a choral interview.  The fee is $175 per semester (includes music).  Financial aid forms are available upon request. Rehearsals will be held at Vassar College in the Chapel Choir Room on Mondays from 5:45-7:15 p.m.

Choral Interviews:

A choral interview is a relaxed, friendly audition in which the director will talk to the singer and listen to him/her sing a short song.  "Happy Birthday" or "My country tis of thee" are appropriate pieces to sing.   We are looking for participants who love to sing, who have good pitch and rhythm, and who will be committed and focused during rehearsals. 

Choral interviews for the Cappella Festiva Treble Choir will be held in January 2008 by appointment, prior to the start of rehearsals.  We invite you to call (845) 229-6295 or send an email to info@cappellafestiva.com to arrange a choral interview. 

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals are once per week on Mondays beginning January 14, 2008 from 5:45-7:15 p.m. at Vassar College.

To schedule an interview:

For any questions or to schedule an interview for your child call 845) 229-6295 or email info@cappellafestiva.org.

For rehearsal site directions go to http://www.vassar.edu/directions/

For additional membership information contact us at  info@cappellafestiva.org

Review of our December '06 Concerts

Short video "newsreel" of our 12/9/06 concert!

Treble Choir Music Director Susan Bialek holds a B.A in Music from Vassar College and a M.A. in Music Education from Manhattanville College and has taught music for 13 years. Susan’s choruses have sung with the National Children’s Choir at Carnegie Hall in 1998 and 2000 and the Niagara International Choral Festival in Ontario, Canada in 2004. Susan directed the children’s choir for the Hudson Valley Bach Fest in 2002 and 2003 and the children’s choir for Cappella Festiva’s performance of Britten’s Saint Nicolas in December 2002. She was guest conductor for the 2003 Westchester County All County Intermediate Chorus and the 2005 Putnam County All County Jr. High Chorus. Susan currently teaches music and is Director of Choruses at Dutchess Day School in Millbrook, New York.

To Contact Cappella Festiva: