Choirs

 

OPS Combined Choir (Senior and Junior Choirs) 200 plus voices
OPS Combined Choir (Senior and Junior Choirs) 200 plus voices

 

The Oakview Preparatory School boasts three vibrant school choirs. These are the

  • Junior Choir (grades Pre-K to 3) 
  • Senior Choir (grades 4 -8)  
  • Combined Choir (Junior and Senior Choirs). 

The Senior Choir meets weekly on Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM, while the Junior Choir meets weekly on Friday mornings at 10:00 AM. The Combined Choir meets for practice as needed.

In all choirs, the focus is on learning healthy vocal and performance habits, including :

  • Rudiments of music such as beat, rhythm, melody and harmony
  • Singing a variety of music such as period, seasonal, cultural and modern
  • Developing a singing voice
  • Introduction to the orchestra which includes lessons on the instrument families.
  • Some introduction to composers and their music
  • Learning about people today who are prominent in the world of music.

The number one class rule is to participate - giving the best attitude and effort. 
There are three major yearly performances for all three choirs - yearly school graduations, Fall Festival in December and the school's annual Gospel Explosion in February/March. Additionally, the various choirs perform at other special events and at constituency churches.