Grazioso Choir

For Grades 4-5

Sing, Invigorate, Shine

Youngsters strengthen voices and peer-to-peer connections in our middle-level ensemble. No experience is necessary, so new and returning singers in grades 4 and 5 are welcome.

Meeting weekly, Grazioso choristers explore a wide range of choral literature through a variety of teaching styles. They focus on vocal development, independent part singing, sight-reading, and ear training.

As singers develop in age and skill, they discover how steady commitment to rehearsal shapes their musical understanding, vocal skills, and deepens ensemble unity. These discoveries help to ready choristers for the next choir level. Each year, Grazioso prepares for two concerts and may also perform at other community events, giving singers the chance to shine.

Director

Allison Wagstaff

Goals

Vocal development
Two and three part singing
Sight-reading and ear training

Rehearsal Time

Wednesdays
4:30-6pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SAYC and LeDonne rehearse?saycWP2026-10-22T18:56:07+00:00

Where does SAYC and LeDonne rehearse?

Rehearsals take place at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Spokane, WA 99202

What are the benefits of choral rehearsal?saycWP2026-10-02T18:15:18+00:00

What are the benefits of choral rehearsal?

Group choral rehearsals give an opportunity to sing with other children who are singing correctly, which enhances their understanding of true vocal production. The vocal production taught in the SAYC rehearsals is consistent with what is learned in individual lessons, but in a more social environment and in an age appropriate manner.

Why choir instead of private lessons?saycWP2026-10-02T18:15:25+00:00

Why choir instead of private lessons?

In young people, the vocal physiology is not fully developed until students get past puberty. If they are working to try and emulate an adult solo voice (which is how we learn anything that we do aurally – emulate it) chances of damage are high. Even the best of teachers cannot see physical damage that is interior. Also, the literature used for such lessons is usually more advanced in vocabulary and life experience. Another reason why it is hard to start serious study before puberty is that the child’s ability to concentrate solely on the aspect of vocal production for the length of time they need to in practice and study is not yet in place in a child of that age.

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Why Sing?

Grow Confidence & Discipline

Regular rehearsals and performances build self-confidence, teamwork, and the ability to work toward long-term goals., and a sense of belonging through a shared artistic experience.

Experience True Connection

Singing together fosters meaningful friendships, empathy, and a sense of belonging through a shared artistic experience.

Support Mental & Physical Health

Singing in community has been shown to reduce stress, improve immune function, and support emotional regulation and overall well-being.

Boost Brain & Academic Performance

Music literacy strengthens memory, language processing, and reasoning— skills that translate directly to higher performance in school and beyond.

Build Real Musicianship

Develop lasting skills like pitch accuracy, rhythm reading, and independent part singing through structured, high-quality music education.

Grow Confidence & Discipline Experience True Connection Support Mental & Physical Health Boost Brain & Academic Performance Build Real Musicianship

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