Director, Rachel Casponi • Pianist, Bonita Wiens
Register for the Children's Chorus
The KSO Music School Children's Chorus is open to all singers aged 6-10. The Children's Choir will help to foster the development of essential musicianship skills in a creative and supportive environment as young voices learn to blend and harmonize, along with cultivating lasting friendships through sharing the joy of singing together.
All experience levels are accepted, and no audition is required.
Rachel Casponi is a performer, director, and educator holding a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Drama from University of Windsor and a Master of Music from the University of Western Ontario. She has worked across Canada including with BC's North Peace Community Choir that she led at their Carnegie Hall performance.
A regular performer with the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops and director of local choirs, Rachel teaches for the Kamloops-Thompson School District and Kamloops Music Collective.
Bonita was born and raised in Kamloops. Piano lessons were a part of her life beginning at the age of 5 and continuing until achieving her ARCT. At the age of 14 she began her teaching career with the kids she babysat. Teaching piano became a way of life until retirement in 2022.
Accompanying began at age 14 as well, beginning with the choir at the Alliance Church. This grew to involve many soloists and musical groups including Kamloops Children’s Choir, Kamloops Players Theatre, Classic Blend and Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.
While teaching has been left behind, Bonita continues to enjoy accompanying. A highlight for her is learning new music, working with wonderful people, and being a part of their musical journey.
Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Starting September 17, 2024 Kelson Hall Centre for Arts & Education 330 St. Paul Street
Current KSMS Students: $350 General: $400