Come sing with us in
glorious harmony!

• Discover & celebrate your colorful natural voice through folk song traditions from Eastern Europe & beyond

• Explore regional vocal styles with attention to placement, breathing, ensemble skills, pitch, pronunciation, musical embodiment & cultural context

• Enjoy making incredible harmonies in a fellowship of new friends

• All genders and ages welcome

• Tuesday nights in easily accessible Marin location

• Each series runs for approximately 8 weeks

• Drop-ins welcome

The MKCC is open to all voices, genders and ages.

There are no auditions required to join the Kitka Community Chorus. However, it is preferred that interested singers have the ability to match pitch and sing harmony parts in tune. Previous experience with Eastern European folk singing is not required. The ability to read music is helpful but not required, as music is taught using both aural and written methods.

Rehearsals will include vocal warm ups and exercises, work on vocal technique, ear training, ensemble singing, breath management, and performance skills all through the lens of learning songs from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Geographical, language and cultural context for each song will also be featured.

Materials provided will include printed music (word sheets and score), part and pronunciation recordings for each song, source recordings, access to digital files, and more!

Master singer guest teachers will make appearances! So far (in the first three sessions), teachers have included Nadia Tarnawsky (Ukraine), Tzvetanka Varimezova (Bulgaria) and Astrid Kuljanic (Croatia).

Performance opportunities will be available during each 7-9 week session.

If you have any questions or wonder whether you'd be a good vocal match for the group, please contact Kelly Atkins directly.