chorus classes.
Preparatory Chorus
Grades 2 - 3
Through singing games and activities, children in the Prep Chorus, grades 2 - 3, will begin their choral journey, preparing them for Youth Chorus and beyond. As in the Youth Chorus, singers will be introduced to vocal technique, sight-singing, ear-training, and performance technique while striving for musical excellence and enjoying choral music geared toward this level. The Prep Chorus will perform in the semester recital.
Tuesday
1:20 - 2:20 pm
Begins September 5
Fall Recital November 28
$210 per semester
Youth Chorus
Grades 4 - 8
The Greatland Youth Chorus provides boys and girls, grades 4 - 8, with an exceptional choral music experience. Singers learn vocal technique, sight-singing, ear-training, and performance technique while striving for musical excellence and enjoying a variety of high-quality choral music. This is a “treble clef” chorus, therefore, boys must have unchanged voices. The semester will culminate with a performance recital for family and friends.
Tuesday
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Begins September 5
Fall Recital November 28
$260 per semester
High School Chorus
Grades 9 - 10
A new opportunity for singers who want to continue or explore choral singing. The High School Chorus is a non-auditioned ensemble emphasizing musicality and all that goes with the choral music experience. Singers will learn from SAB choral literature, giving young men an opportunity to discover and develop their new vocal range. Recital included. 8th Grade students may participate if they meet the requirements (see below).
Tuesday
4:10 - 5:10 pm
Begins September 5
Fall Recital November 28
$210 per semester
band classes.
Beginner Brass
Grades 6 - 8
Beginning instruction for trumpet, trombone, and baritone using the Tradition of Excellence (Kjos Publishing) method book. Combined classes with all beginner band students at the end of each semester (see schedule below). Recital included.
Wednesday
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Begins September 6
Fall Recital November 28
$210 per semester
plus instrument & book
Beginner Woodwinds
Grades 6 - 8
Beginning instruction for flute, clarinet, and alto saxophone using the Tradition of Excellence (Kjos Publishing) method book. Combined classes with all beginner band students at the end of each semester (see schedule below). Recital included.
Wednesday
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Begins September 6
Fall Recital November 28
$210 per semester
plus instrument & book
Beginner Percussion
Grades 6 - 8
Beginning instruction for snare drum, bells, and auxiliary percussion using the Tradition of Excellence (Kjos Publishing) method book. Combined classes with all beginner band students at the end of each semester (see below). Recital included.
Wednesday
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Begins September 6
Fall Recital November 28
$210 per semester
plus instrument & book
fall 2023 semester.
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Fall Semester dates: September 5 - November 28, with breaks
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Beginner Band Combined Classes: Wednesdays, November 15 & 22, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Fall Recital rehearsal: Tuesday, November 28, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
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Fall Recital: Tuesday, November 28, 7:00 pm
spring 2024 semester.
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Registration opens December 1
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Spring Semester dates: January 16 - May 1, with breaks
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Beginner Band Combined Classes: Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & May 1, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Spring Recital rehearsal: Tuesday, April 23, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
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Spring Recital: Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 PM
Classes will be cancelled when enrollments do not meet
the minimum requirements.
Please Note:
Grade 8 students may participate in the High School Chorus gratis only if they are members of the Youth Chorus.
about the director.
Jessica Swan loves bringing young people together to make music. She believes that young musicians love a challenge and are inspired when they can perform beautifully together. And the friendships formed by working together are very special and supportive. This is why she formed the Greatland Youth Chorus for homeschool students who would otherwise not have the opportunity to make music with their peers.
Jessica Swan received a B.S. in Music Education from Asbury University and an M.S. in Music Education from the University of Illinois. She has led various music groups, including children’s, teen and adult choirs, instrumental ensembles and theatrical productions. She served as the Music Director for The Salvation Army in Indiana for nine years giving direction to the music and worship arts programs, including a residential summer music camp, and music leadership training. She taught music at St. Gabriel School in Indianapolis, Indiana where members of her children’s choir received honors at both District Solo and Ensemble Competitions and the Catholic Youth Organization Music Competitions. Jessica served eighteen years in leadership of the worship arts ministry team at Crosspoint Community Church. She and her husband, Brian, have lived in Anchorage, Alaska for twenty-three years. They love getting outdoors and enjoying all that the "Greatland" of Alaska has to offer, traveling, as well as visiting their two young adult sons (whom they homeschooled for eight years).
