From the child's spirit, through the child's voice, to the heart of the listener. Marin Girls Chorus (MGC) is the oldest children's chorus in Marin and is dedicated exclusively to girls. Founded in 1988 by Martha Wall, MGC has grown into a dynamic group of girls, in grades K-8, from all over Marin County. Any girl who wants to sing is eligible. The chorus invites girls from all parts of the community to sing with us. MGC teaches the art of choral singing by freeing the child's natural voice and finding the clear tone within each singer. Children blossom at their own pace and discover their personal musical talents and tastes by learning songs from many sources. Four levels of classes are offered to suit all ages and abilities. Music theory, note reading, voice training, and ear training are an integral part of the weekly classes. Choristers are also introduced to rhythm and percussion instruments as part of their music instruction. Choristers acquire music skills in a joyful and energizing atmosphere. By allowing children to be themselves, dosing the rehearsal with emotional honesty and humor, and incorporating playfulness with games and dances, the director makes rehearsal so much fun that singers engage with the learning in a meaningful way. In order to engage the whole child within whole community, MGC performs throughout the school year at community events, retirement homes, holiday festivals, schools, and civic organizations. Some concerts are given jointly with other performers and San Francisco Bay Area children's choirs, such as Pacific Boychoir, and with children's choirs from around the world. Our concerts enliven and enrich both our singers and our community. Singers gain confidence by performing in front of an audience, within the security of a large group. Our performances reflect not only solid musical skills, but also the choristers' sincere enjoyment of the music. The chorus engages the audience by imparting the freshness and vigor of the singers' own experience on stage. The result is beauty enhanced by depth of feeling. Marin Girls Chorus imparts the true art of choral singing, which, once learned, brings a lifetime of enjoyment.

Follow us on FaceBook! Chorus Impact Study Finds Positive Benefits of Choruses and Choral Singing for Children, Adults, and Communities Robin Perry, Chorus America Washington, D.C. - If you enjoy singing with your neighbors, congregation, or classmates, you're taking an increasingly popular path to a successful life. According to a new study by Chorus America, an estimated 32.5 million adults regularly sing in choruses today, up from 23.5 million estimated in 2003. And when children are included, there are 42.6 million Americans singing in choruses in 2009. More than 1 in 5 households have at least one singing family member, making choral singing the most popular form of participation in the performing arts for both adults and children. Read the full article here...

Our Mission

Believing that a child's voice is a precious instrument, the Marin Girls Chorus encourages its singers to develop healthy and natural voices with a purity of sound through classic vocal training. The chorus provides an opportunity for girls in Marin County to create beautiful music with their voices in a choral setting. By adhering to the highest choral training standards, the singers learn the skills and art of choral performance, sharing their gift of song with the local community by way of numerous formal and informal concert opportunities. Using age-appropriate teaching techniques and songs, and drawing upon a broad and varied choral repertoire, girls learn both musical literacy and a love of music that will last a lifetime.

• girls in grades K-8
• secular & sacred music
• traditional songs from around the world

Marin Girls Chorus
(415) 827-7335
P.O. Box 905
Novato, California 94948
info@marinchorus.org

Marin Girls Chorus is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization