Wednesday, June 19, 2013
SUMMER POPS
program to include three tiers of singers: Training Chorister, Junior Chorister, and Full Chorister. “My goal is for each child to be able to open a piece of music and make sense of it – that each child be a self-sufficient and confident musician in their own right,” explains Howell who says that the tiered system will give young singer the opportunity to succeed and excel in the organization by allowing them to grow into the responsibility and intensity of full participation in the Chorus’ season. Howell is confident that his youngest singers will blossom under the new organization. “I am constantly amazed at how quickly they learn and how effortlessly they are able to accomplish the goals set for them. I am reminded of my beginnings in the Chorus of Westerly at the age of 12 and how exciting it is when all of your hard work learning a piece of music finally comes to life with orchestra and soloists in the concert,” says Howell.
“Touring is a wonderful way to strengthen community within a chorus,” shares Howell. “And the memories created and friendships strengthened will stay with the singers for many years after. Besides that, it will have been 19 years since the last Chorus of Westerly tour and we are long overdue to take our music on the road!”
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An exciting aspect of the community-building of the tour is that it is open to both singers and non-singers in the wider community. Howell says the chorus is still looking for both singers and non-singers to travel with The Chorus. “"As far as I am concerned, music, traveling, community, and great food are four of the best things in life. This trip will combine all of those, so who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?” asks Howell.
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With his first season winding down, and so many exciting opportunities on the horizon for next season, Howell already knows what he’ll be doing after the music closes on this year’s Chorus of Westerly Summer Pops. “I’ll take a little time off to spend with my wonderful wife Emily and our kids Sadie, Rowan, and Henry and then dive into preparations for next season.” ■
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Changes to the children’s program constitute just one aspect of Howell’s ambitious plan to increase the musicianship, confidence, and camaraderie of his group. In July 2014, he will lead his choristers on a European tour that includes travel to Vienna, Prague, and Budapest where The Chorus will perform in
some of the most sought-after venues in Europe.
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