why choir?
There are many benefits to learning choral music, but at the core of it lies the uniqueness to human connection and what that connection can foster in our humanity. The way and depth to which we as a species connect and understand music is one-of-a-kind, and therefore this phenomenon merits study. Choral music helps us connect to the aesthetics of sound with the added context of words and language in a way that can help us understand music as an art form and its expressive nature. Entwined with this value are the benefits that choral music affords us through participation, some of which are that: (1) Understanding the contextual nature deepens our understanding of societal issues of justice and the nature of being human, (2) Teamwork and trust is promoted when interpreting another creator’s work, and (3) Joining one’s voice with another fosters communication and empathy in order to become one unified voice that is somehow more than the sum of its part. In short, we should study choral music because it connects us to the inestimable value of music through the most direct instrument, and at the same time, makes us better humans.
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Meet the new director
Cinnamon Kleeman
I'm really excited to be part of such a supportive community and look forward to teaching your students the value of using your voice.
Education BME at University of Northern Iowa
Masters of Music Education at University of Iowa
Experience 7 years teaching all choir levels
Professional Interests Ethically diverse curriculum planning
Vocal Pedagogy and Physiology
Program goals Increase enrollment in order to offer more choral opportunities to students
Masters of Music Education at University of Iowa
Experience 7 years teaching all choir levels
Professional Interests Ethically diverse curriculum planning
Vocal Pedagogy and Physiology
Program goals Increase enrollment in order to offer more choral opportunities to students