COMMUNITY CHOIR
COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR
DIRECTOR: CHARLOTTE PARSONS
ACCOMPANIST, ASST. DIRECTOR: Sebastian Bojorquez
The Community Choir is a group dedicated to learning and performing music as a source of joy and an outlet for creativity and connection, and it is dedicated to fostering an environment for that to thrive. As a participant in the Community Choir, students will gain experience singing several genres of music, always focusing on healthy vocal technique, blend and intonation with the group, and performance skills. Sessions will end with a concert on our last day, providing an opportunity for students to demonstrate all of the skills that they have developed while showcasing exciting music.
The Cottonwood Community Choir is designed for students of all skill levels ages 15+, exceptions can be made for younger students at the discretion of the director—reach out at cparsonsmusic@gmail.com.
MATERIALS
Students are required to come to each class with their music, a pencil (no pens or highlighters please), and a productive attitude. Students must also have a clean, black 3-ring binder for the concert. Students can bring their own or borrow one from the choir for the duration of the session. There is a $5 replacement charge if a student returns a borrowed binder in poor condition and it can not be reused.
REGISTER NOW: sATURdayS | MAY 2-JUNE 18 | 5 Pm to 7 pm | $150
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORs
Charlotte Parsons is currently a student at Pikes Peak State College studying vocal performance. After her time at Pikes Peak, she plans on getting her BA in Arts Administration while pursuing a career providing accessible music education to the community. Starting out on the french horn, she participated in the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony for 8 years, working under many incredible directors. Over the course of her 11 year music career, Charlotte has constantly strived to have as many leadership opportunities as possible, driven by a desire to one day be a leader of the local music community. She loves the people at Cottonwood Center for the Arts and is thrilled to be able to bring more music into the building.
Sebastian Bojorquez is currently a student at PPSC pursuing an Associate’s in Piano Performance. He fell in love with music during middle school in his symphonic band and later transferred his learning to piano during COVID. He has had many great opportunities to work as an accompanist at the Butte Theater, participating in shows including Beehive: The 60’s Musical and White Christmas, along with their yearly summer melodramas. He also had the opportunity to open for the CS Philharmonic, playing piano with the PPSC Jazz Ensemble. He loves to read, play videogames, and learn new instruments.