Crash Course Chorus

We held the first Crash Chorus - aka CCC - in the fall of 2024 and it was an absolutely beautiful 6 weeks of singing, learning, snacking, making new friends. So we're gonna keep it going! The current plan is to hold one in the fall and one in winter.

 

While no session is currently open for registration, below is a rundown of how they work. Make sure you're on the Kith + Kin mailing list to be notified when the next term opens up.

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Over the span of 6 Sundays
– we'll laugh / we'll cry / we'll sing
– we'll have one potluck
– we'll have optional post-choir hangs at Merlin's Rest on Lake St
– we'll learn 5 choir arrangements of secular songs, most of which are original arrangements by K+K founding director Rachel Ries. Songs by artists like Robyn, The Kinks, Paul Simon, Whitney Houston, Feist, Jesca Hoop and on and on
– and on the last day, we'll sing 'em for any friends and family we drag along to listen!

 

6 Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm
We rehearse in an accessible and welcoming church in SE Minneapolis.

Location provided upon session confirmation.

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Who's this for?
The CCC is for YOU if you want to sing modern, secular pop/rock/folk/indie songs in 4-8 part harmony in a room full of other choir-lovers in a low stakes environment. No experience or mad chops necessary. If you've participated in our Open Sings, think similar songs + one or two more complex ones that we can pick apart over the course of the session. 

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How do we learn the songs?
While we do use sheet music in session, sight-reading is by no means required as you'll also be provided with audio reference tracks for all the songs. The audio tracks are a great tool if you prefer learning by ear. Once you sign up you'll be provided access to a GoogleDrive folder with all the sheet music and audio reference tracks so you can pre-game. All music will be printed and provided for you at the start of the session. 

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How much does it cost?
Everyone has a different level of financial ease so we employ a mutual aid dues structure. If you're able to contribute more, that helps balance out for those who need to contribute less. The sessions are a sliding scale of $120 - $300. This goes to cover 
- the 4 of us on staff
- rehearsal rent
- printing copious amounts of sheet music (so much toner!)
- sound equipment
- insurance
- the creation/notation/multi-track recording of original choir arrangements
- and the endless hours of fiddly admin needs to organize and execute an experience like this.

Need to do a work trade or barter? Please get in touch directly for those options or with any other financial concerns. Email rachel@kithandkinchorus.org

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What if I have to miss a week?
It's definitely going to be the most rewarding, fun and community-building if you can make it to all 6 evenings! However, we all know life gets messy – no stress or shame if you have to miss. And only good times when you can make it!

Ok how do I join?
Step 1a: Submit a short form to register.
Step 1b: Registration is only complete – and you get access to the music – once payment is received. Venmo is preferred. PayPal, cash, check also work. Get in touch directly to arrange non-Venmo payment.
Step 2: Once you've paid up for the session you're in! Watch for your invite to the shared GoogleDrive with the sheet music and audio references.
Step 3: You'll receive an email the week prior with final details.
Step 4: See you in choir!

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Sing you soon,
rachel ries

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