There is a no-audition policy as Annabelle believes that any child who has desire should be accepted.  

Members of VOENA currently come from five counties in Northern California.  Children range in age from 6 to 18, virtually creating a “one room schoolhouse” approach to learning music.

preparatory level

Entry level: Introduction to college prep theory of solfeggio and vocal technique. Emphasis on VOENA Big 3: Accepting challenges, having self-motivation, and having a hard work ethic. Learning to use the body to express their physical singing, and ultimately creating a deep connection to the music. Exploration in multi-lingual repertoire. 

Focus: Pitch production, fidget control, attention, beginning solfege scales, and performance techniques. 

intermediate level

Prerequisite: Ionian and aeolian solfege scales plus knowledge of intermediate level current concert material. Level testing required.

Focus: Pitch production, attention, harmonic solfege, building repertoire the "Annabelle Way", rehearsal rules/requirements, refining physical performance, professional vocal and breathing technique fundamentals, musicianship/reading music using the voice, and teamwork skills.

concert choir I & ii

Prerequisite:  Ionian and aeolian fast scale patterns, ionian triads, knowledge of CC level current concert material. Level testing required including four songs from the VOENA repertoire  of songs.

Focus: Fine tune pitch production, harmonic solfege, introduce compositional techniques, physical presentation, musicianship/reading music using the voice, professional vocal and breathing technique fundamentals, and extended a cappella work in multi-lingual texts. Knowledge of music the "Annabelle Way" and rehearsal rules/requirements.

creavo

Only offered to seasoned performers from CC II Level, by audition.  

Focus: This group builds teamwork and leadership skills. Repertoire extends to difficult and challenging music.  Prestigious performance venues may be exclusive to this cutting edge group. Members are given opportunities to assist in teaching as well as leading camps.