Vivace - Allegro Choral Academy
The Allegro Choral Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive vocal music experience to young people through the achievement of musical excellence in an environment that nurtures creativity, teamwork and the love of singing. The curriculum both challenges and inspires students. In addition to three performances throughout the year, singers are trained in reading music, ear training, musicianship, vocal development and ensemble skills. Performance dates are November 16, February 16. Most students participate for the entire season (Sept-May), however, registration in required one trimester at a time.
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Grades 2-3
This non-auditioned choir class is a positive, fun and structured environment where young performers explore their voice, develop their ear, build music literacy and prepare themselves for the rigors of successful choral membership. Vivace uses the principles of Orff-Kodaly music education. Instructor: April Rios
April Rios
Director of Vivace North, has taught elementary music in Minnesota since 2005. She received her undergraduate training at Bemidji State University in Vocal and Classroom Music grades K-12 and her graduate degree at the University of St. Thomas (Master of Arts in Music Education with a dual concentration in the Kodaly and Orff-Schulwerk methodologies). April is actively involved in music education in both the Kodaly Chapter of MN and the MN Orff Chapter, as well as the Minnesota Music Educators Association. April taught K-6 music in both Saint Paul Public Schools and Hopkins Public Schools before her current position in District 196 at Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies.
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Online registration is overInstructors:
- April Rios
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 19th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Feb 26th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Mar 5th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Mar 12th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Mar 19th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Apr 9th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Apr 16th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, Apr 30th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |
| Thu, May 7th 2026 | 6:20 - 7:20 PM | Eastview High School |