The Tulsa Homeschool Choir
(THC) was
birthed in 2002 from the vision of Jana Davis
Tollefson. We have grown since then to encompass a prep choir (K-3rd),
an intermediate choir (4th-6th), a concert choir (7th-12th), and an ensemble, totaling
well over 100 members. The Ensemble is chosen by audition and serve
as “musical ambassadors” for THC in a variety of venues.
The Prep Choir receives a
balanced teaching of theory, choir technique, Kodaly training* and performance
technique. The Concert Choir studies a wide variety of repertoire both sacred
and secular, choral technique, vocal technique, performance, and some applied
theory. The choirs perform not only with voice, but also instruments, dance, and
hand motions. Our music is varied, from patriotic to classical to spiritual.
In addition to annual concerts, we have participated in:
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Silver Dollar City Student Music Spotlight
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Tulsa Parade of Lights
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Broken Arrow Rooster
Days
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CHEF Homeschool
Conference
-
Herbal Affair
-
a mini-musical
Tulsa
Homeschool Choir is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and welcomes donations of
all sizes. (All donations are tax-deductible and we will gladly provide a
tax receipt for your records.) A Board of
Directors oversees the business of the choirs, and a small army of volunteers is
critical to the smooth operation of all we do. We seek opportunities to
minister to the public.
Board of Directors:
Founder/Senior Director - Jana Tollefson
Assistant Director/President - Karen Duval
Vice President - Michelle Yarbrough
Secretary - Gina Fincannon
Treasurer - Cheryl Davidson
Volunteer Coordinator - Rochelle Collingsworth
Registrar - Terri Hastings
Member at Large - Dwight Boch
Member at Large - Karen Herbert
Member at Large - Barbara Olson
* Kodaly training is a popular
method used in many music programs today emphasizing the development of the ear
through games, movement, folk songs, etc.