What is Show Choir?
Show Choir is a performance-based vocal ensemble program for students who love to sing and want to perform with others. Students rehearse weekly in a group setting, learn ensemble songs, build vocal confidence, and prepare for live performance opportunities.
Weekly 120 Minute Sessions
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Each group works with a coach who helps students improve their singing, listening, stage presence, movement, teamwork, and musical expression
From learning your part in a vocal arrangement to performing on stage, Show Choir gives students a complete group singing experience. It is a strong next step for singers who are ready to move beyond private voice lessons and perform with others.
Who is Show Choir For?
For singers ages 10-16. Musical theatre fans. Pop music lovers. Students ready to perform.
Voice Students Ready for More
Private voice lessons help students build strong vocal technique. Show Choir gives students a place to apply those skills through ensemble singing, harmonies, movement, and stage performance.
Students who want Solo & Group Opportunities
Students perform as part of a full vocal ensemble, with opportunities for solos, duets, and smaller group features in the final show. This gives each student room to grow while still being supported by the full group.
Musical Theatre & Pop Performers
Show Choir explores a wide range of music, including musical theatre, pop, and other popular styles. Students learn how to sing with expression, move with confidence, and perform songs in a way that connects with an audience.
Students who want a Creative Community
Show Choir gives students a place to belong. Singers work together, support each other, and build confidence through shared rehearsals, performance goals, and a strong connection to the Long & McQuade Richmond Hill music community.
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Experience Includes
Choreography and Stage Movement
Students add movement and choreography to selected songs, helping them build stage presence, coordination, and performance energy.
Solo, Duet, & Small Group Features
Students will have opportunities for solos, duets, and smaller group performances in class and as a part of the final showcase.
Musical Theatre, Pop, and More
Students explore a mix of musical styles, including musical theatre, pop, and other performance-focused repertoire.
Technical Ensemble Training
Students learn how to sing as part of a group, hold their part, blend with other voices, follow cues, and perform with confidence.
What Students Learn In Show Choir
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Harmony and
Musical Form
Students learn how vocal arrangements are built, including verses, choruses, bridges, harmonies, featured lines, transitions, and endings.
Stage Presence and Performance Prep
Students learn how to prepare for the stage, connect with an audience, use movement with purpose, and perform with confidence. Each group works toward a final show for family, friends, and the Long & McQuade Richmond Hill community.
Listening, Blend, and Balance
Students develop stronger listening skills by responding to pitch, rhythm, volume, blend, balance, diction, and the other singers around them.
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Teamwork
Students learn how to support the ensemble, respect each role, and work toward a shared performance goal. Show Choir helps students build accountability, collaboration, and confidence in a group music setting.
Final Show Performance
Show Choir students work toward a final performance where the group performs for family, friends, and the Long & McQuade Richmond Hill community.
Performance Goals
Each group prepares ensemble pieces, with opportunities for solos, duets, and smaller group performances. This gives students a clear goal, a reason to practise, and a chance to show their progress and shine on stage.
Music Hall Experience
The final show takes place in our 200+ seat Music Hall, giving students a real performance experience in a professional setting.
Rehearsal Structure
Show Choir rehearsals follow a clear weekly structure. This helps students stay focused, track progress, and build confidence as vocal performers.
Weekly Rehearsals
Rehearsals include physical and vocal warmups, music rehearsal, choreography and workshop opportunities.
Focused Vocal Growth
Students work on pitch, rhythm, diction, tone, blend, breath support, expression, movement, and performance skills. Each rehearsal helps the group move closer to a polished final show.
Coach-Led Progress
Each Show Choir group works with a coach who guides the rehearsal, gives feedback, and helps students understand how their individual voice supports the full ensemble.
Repertoire & Themes
Show Choir explores a wide range of music, including pop, musical theatre, movie songs, and other performance-focused styles. Repertoire is selected to help students build vocal skill, stage confidence, and ensemble awareness.
Music With a Performance Goal
Each song gives students a chance to work on expression, harmony, movement, storytelling, and audience connection. Students learn how different genres use voice, staging, and emotion to create a stronger performance.
