Sonetto Choir

For Grades K-1

Sing, Move, Play

Sonetto is where our littlest singers begin their musical adventure! Serving kindergarten and grade 1 choristers, Sonetto is a joyful space where children sing, move, and play together every week, building the foundation of musical literacy, and growing in confidence.

During weekly rehearsals, singers explore concepts like steady beat, vocal exploration, and pitch matching. They also explore comparatives (higher/lower, faster/slower, louder/softer) and take their first steps in rhythmic and melodic reading. In combination, these building blocks set up singers for success as they progress through SAYC.

Over the course of the season, they’ll share what they’ve learned at our two home concerts, giving families a chance to celebrate singer progress.

Director

Anne Mileski

Goals

Vocal exploration
Pitch matching
Beginning rhythmic and melodic reading

Rehearsal Time

Wednesdays
4:30-5:30pm

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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