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Spectrum Accord​​

A new community singing experience for adults in Gig Harbor, WA.
Now enrolling new singers for the 2023-24 Season!​
ac·cord
early 12c., "come into agreement," 
"be in harmony"
from common Latin "be of one heart"
​

Calling all adults who love music, community and trying new things! Do you sing in the shower or while driving your car? Have you always wanted to try singing harmony in a group or considered taking voice lessons? Or perhaps you sang in your school choir and miss it? 

Did you know? When people sing together, their heartbeats fall in sync! Singing together as a community can be traced back to the earliest history of humans. It is a natural, ancient practice and primal need that should still be a regular part of our modern culture. Yet, opportunities for adults and communities to sing together are sadly limited. 


Spectrum Accord is our response to this need. What started as a 5-week trial offering in spring 2023 will now continue into the fall as part of our full Spectrum Choral Academy program. This new and unique community singing opportunity is collaborative and inclusive! Accord singers come from diverse backgrounds (no musical experience, amateur artists to professional musicians), with the mission of working together to create and experience something beautiful. If you don't know how to read music and would like to - we will help you! Our section leaders will also help teach harmonies in a variety of ways (so you can learn them by ear, if preferred). Inspired by The Village Green Project, we believe all humans can - and should - sing together, experiencing the joyful power of uniting voices in harmony.

Accord singers will work with  Spectrum Choral Academy's Artistic Director, Stephanie Charbonneau, and Collaborative Pianist, Julie Mandery at weekly rehearsals in preparation for mainstage Christmas and Spring performances! We will explore our singing voices in a casual and fun environment while working to create a healthy vocal sound. We will learn a variety of repertoire to perform onstage with Spectrum Choral Academy. Concerts will include Accord performing individually and in collaboration with our youth singers, leading audience sing-alongs (so even more people can experience the joy of singing together) and incorporating instrumentation and movement.

Open to all age 18+. 
No auditions / No previous music experience necessary.
Complete the registration forms below (download pdf). 
Practice links and recordings will be provided for self study.

Spectrum Choral Academy parents & alumni are encouraged to participate!
Experienced singers are invited to help lead sections and teach harmonies.
 
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​Singing as a community: 
  • ignites the brain! The parts that process language, emotion and movement are all activated. 
  • is an aerobic exercise that releases endorphins and boosts our mood and reduces stress. 
  • encourages deep breathing which results in a full oxygen-exchange in the lung's cells. This slows the heart rate and dilates blood vessels (reducing blood pressure!).
  • enhances our sense of empathy and social connection. 
  • provides a healthy outlet to express joyful and difficult emotions through music.
Fall 2023 Spectrum Accord Rehearsal Dates:
Wed, Sep 13, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Sep 20, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Sep 27, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Oct 4, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Oct 11, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Oct 18, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Oct 25, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Nov 1 (no rehearsal)
Wed, Nov 8, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Nov 15, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Nov 22, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Nov 20, 6-7:30 PM
Wed, Dec 6, 6-7:30 PM 
​
Dress Rehearsal/Christmas Concerts:
Sat, Dec 9, 2023 @ Kilworth Chapel, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
~ 10:30-11:30am (exact time TBD) dress rehearsal with Spectrum Choral Academy

2:15pm Call Time / Photos
3:00pm "Christmas Mystical & Magical" Concert #1
            with
Spectrum Choral Academy 
5:00pm Singer Dinner 
7:00pm 
"Christmas Mystical & Magical" Concert #2
            with 
Spectrum Choral Academy 

Register here: 
2023-24 Spectrum Registration Packet
File Size: 388 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

The Village Green Project 2023 Facebook Discussion Group was founded in January 2023 with the purpose of bringing together people of all walks of life, in search of common ground. Starting out as a virtual community discussion group on Facebook, we now have over 300 virtual members from around the globe. The group discusses what unites us as humans, regardless of socioeconomic status, political and religious beliefs, race and gender. Throughout the months of January and February, one discussion topic was the unifying and healing power of music (and specifically singing). All humans need a balance of their physical, mental, emotional & spiritual selves. Singing has been shown to scientifically improve the state of all four of these, including boosting the immune system, creating a sense of community and forming connection. Quality music flows into humanity at a deep level - inspiring both the performers and listeners. It helps us tune in with and feel something - uniting humans regardless of individual beliefs. 


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​“For tens of thousands of years, humans sang together and singing was something that was communal, something that everyone participated in. Everyone sings. Everyone dances. People say all the time, ‘I can’t sing. Or I’m not good enough to sing.’ This is a shame. It goes against our evolutionary history and tens of thousands of years of singing together…” - Daniel Levitin, author of “This is your brain on Music”
​

Concert Attire: solid-black dress clothes of your choice. 
 
Monthly Tuition: $75 (plus one time $50 registration fee) 
*includes music purchase! 
​​
Have questions? Call or Text -  
Becca Kaaukai, Administrative Assistant
360-440-2097  
Email: spectrumchoir@gmail.com   

Stephanie Charbonneau, Artistic Director
360-271-8086
“For our species to mature - we must come together as a community & keep alive practices of love, truth, beauty and goodness...Music is fundamental for what a love of wisdom and a quest for truth and beauty is all about. The music can disclose some truths. And the music can reveal some beauty. And the music can actually promote some goodness.” 
- Dr. Cornel West, Philosopher 

Singing together does this! When we gather as a community and raise our voices in song, we can create something more powerful, moving and healing than any one of us individually. 

    Spectrum ACCORD INTEREST

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  • Home
    • Our Staff
    • Exceptional Services
    • Choral Resources >
      • Vocal Health
      • Did you know?...
    • Project Lullaby
  • Spectrum Choral Academy
    • Donate!
    • Our Choirs >
      • Spectrum Accord
      • Ensemble Bios
    • Sing with us!
    • Concerts
    • Summer Day Camp
    • Current Singers >
      • Rehearsal Schedule
      • Singer Practice Links
      • Choir Fundraisers
    • Projects From Home
    • Tours >
      • England and Scotland Tour - Summer 2018 >
        • England/Scotland Tour Itinerary
      • New York Tour - 2020 >
        • NYC 2020 Itinerary
      • Italy Tour - Summer 2016 >
        • Italy Tour Itinerary
    • Our Staff
    • Spectrum Spring Gala - Auction, Dinner & Concert
    • Gig Harbor SINGS! 2019 Festival
  • Youth Choir Festival NW
    • 2023 Fest Schedule
    • Youth Choir Festival Application
    • Area Attractions
  • NW Choir Camps
    • Camp Artistic Staff
    • Honor Choir Camp Application
    • Honor Choir Camp STAFF Application
  • Fort Worden Children's Choir Festival
    • Festival Guest Conductors
    • Festival Archive >
      • Past Participants
    • Area Attractions
  • Mullenix Music Box