Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus Open Rehearsal
Date/Time
Location
Unitarian Universalist Church (220 Main Street, Northampton MA)
Interested in having your kiddo join Rhythm & Radiance but want to try it out first? Come to our open rehearsal!
Making music in a chorus is about connecting with other people, having fun, and learning how to start with a mishmosh of strangers and end up with a piece of art.
In order for kids to really make music together, there are some basic things they need:
To feel welcome and safe
To have a voice in the creative process
To feel connected to the music they’re making
Our goal in starting the Rhythm & Radiance Kids Chorus is to create a space that feels joyful for the kids involved. Kids will feel empowered not just by pushing themselves to try new things, but by using their creative voices to put together a show that they can feel proud to share.
Sessions: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2
Performance: TBA Spring performance plus likely additional opportunities to perform
Ages: 6+
Experience/audition: None necessary - only requirement is the child has to WANT to be there
Mara Levi, Music Director
Mara Levi is a dynamic musical leader, merging roles as an arranger, composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator with a spirit deeply rooted in community-building. Serving as the director of the Pride Chorus for all of its five years, Mara has helped shape it into a beacon of inclusivity and musical excellence. With academic backgrounds in jazz composition, music education, and UX, they apply a multifaceted skill set to various creative and educational endeavors. Mara was a high school music teacher for the last 12 years, and was a touring singer-songwriter in the decade before that.
Outside the chorus, Mara's days are filled with teaching voice and piano, UX Research, arranging music, building tree houses, and front-yard gardening. Mara’s dedication to fostering learning, creativity, and community engagement is foundational to their work and home life. See and hear more at www.maralevi.com.