Vocal Music

As children enter the vocal music program in the Lower School, the goal is for them to have fun and enjoy their time in music class. Students are exposed to foundational concepts such as rhythm, beat, solfege, and simple choral techniques. Students perform at events like the annual First Grade production of “The Easter Miracle,” the Second Grade production of “Let George Do It,” the Third Grade Christmas chapel and the Fourth Grade Famous Texans performance.

In Fifth Grade, students spend one semester in Choir and one semester in Art. In Sixth Grade, students get the option of taking Band for a year or taking a semester of Choir and a semester of Art.

Beginning in Seventh Grade, students are given the option to participate in choir as a year-long course. Vocal music in Middle School becomes more advanced focusing on sight-reading, rhythmic dictation, Western Music History, 3-part repertoire, and choral technique. Students are given many opportunities to grow as choral members by participating in various performances throughout the year including Christmas and Spring concerts as well as TPSMEA, Solo and Ensemble and the ACSI Choral festival.

PCA's Honor Choir is an auditioned vocal ensemble with a proud tradition of vocal excellence and award-winning festival performances. Auditions take place in September of each year and are open to students in Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade. The Honor Choir represents PCA at many school events as well as festival and community appearances.

kimber carter

4th Grade Music thru Upper School Choir - PCA North
kcarter@prestonwoodchristian.org

Kimber Carter is a graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington where she received her Bachelor of Music Education and a Masters in vocal performance. She has been in several Opera productions including Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte and Distant World’s Maria and Draco with the Dallas Symphony Chorus during the Distant Worlds tour in 2016. She also performed for Metropolitan Opera singer Frederica Van Stade in a master class and has sung under the direction of Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino. Kimber has performed in several musical productions with the Maverick Theatre Company in Arlington, TX such as Fiddler on the Roof (Golde), Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel opera, and Moliere’s five-act comedy The Miser (Frosine). She has done screen-acting as an extra on the DIY show Texas Flip and Move.  Ms. Carter is a former member of the Dallas Symphony Chorus and is a current member for the Fort Worth Symphony Chorus under the direction of Dr. Kenaston-French. More recently, she has taught choir and special education in school settings as well as judging for TAPPS vocal competitions and continuing to teach private vocal lessons. Most importantly, she sings for the Lord at church every Sunday as a chorus member and a soloist. Ms. Carters life purpose is to have a close relationship with Christ, teach others of His love and pass on the gift of music and performance that He has entrusted in her. “To whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48).

 

bonnie leicht

PreK thru 3rd grade Music - PCA North
bleicht@prestonwoodchristian.org

Bonnie Leicht graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in music education. She won a competitive vocal scholarship and first place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing regional competition. Bonnie taught in the public schools for three years before getting married to Brian and homeschooling their three sons. Bonnie served as the coordinator for children’s choirs at her church for several years. After moving to Frisco, her church ministry involved directing the lower elementary choirs and preparing them for programs and musicals. Bonnie also served as a worship team member and soloist for the Insight for Living Israel tour. She continues to sing in the adult choir in her home church. She has led Bible studies and served on short-term mission teams. One of her great joys is leading worship together with her husband and sons.