Esprimas

When choristers can confidently sing their own part and apply their music theory knowledge to more complex music, they can now place more attention on how to “express” themselves through more sophisticated performance opportunities, such as Telling Tales and other community partnerships. Esprimas members experience overnight retreats throughout the season, where they grow as a team and focus on individual skill development. During the season, Esprimas also participates in several collaborative opportunities with other HCC choirs and joins with Ontario’s finest treble choirs for a multi-choir workshop. When circumstances permit, Esprimas adds a weekend-long touring component to better prepare singers for the highly demanding schedule of Ilumini.

This program requires a Vocal Assessment, so our team can get to know the young singer and make a confident recommendation about which HCC ensemble will best bring out their passion. Book your Vocal Assessment below.
Time
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:15PM-8:00PM
 
Location
Hillfield Strathallan College, 299 Fennell Ave. W., Hamilton, ON L9C 1G3
 
Artistic Staff
Caitlyn Breukelman, conductor
Jason Lee, collaborative accompanist
 
Fees
$153.75/month
Fees are pro-rated and paid over 8 months. For more information, please view our Fee Schedule.

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Testimonials
  • Ashley Carpenter, Alumna
    I feel so honoured to be a chorister with the HCC. It has opened up my learning capabilities and allowed me to express myself artistically in an amazing environment.
    Ashley Carpenter, Alumna
  • Sarah Davis, Alumna
    I credit being part of the choir assisting me in my career path, giving me confidence in front of groups of people and giving me the ability to be successful and grow quickly in my roles.
    Sarah Davis, Alumna
  • Alyssa LeClair, Alumna
    What the HCC does best is give people who are feeling like they don’t belong a place to express themselves, and as a young artist… that’s truly invaluable.
    Alyssa LeClair, Alumna
  • Nathan Fledderus, Chorister
    Through the HCC, I’ve made so many strong friendships and advanced musically to a level I never thought I could. The HCC is a safe learning environment in which choristers and director learn more than just music, which is brought together by a common goal.
    Nathan Fledderus, Chorister
  • Ardra Shephard, Alumna
    The ways in which my years as part of the HCC have affected my life and who I am today are too manifold to count. HCC was the most influential experience of my teenage years and I am incredibly grateful for it.
    Ardra Shephard, Alumna
  • Erica Charles, Alumna
    There’s a perfect balance of discipline, work ethic, fun, and creativity that’s encouraged within this group. You learn how to pull together as a team: both musically and intellectually. You succeed alongside one another. You encourage each other’s highs and are there for one another for the lows. You literally learn how to breathe together: what could be more magical than that?
    Erica Charles, Alumna
  • Sophia Brohman, Chorister
    When I joined the HCC, suddenly there was a whole room of people who felt the exact same way I did when I was singing.
    Sophia Brohman, Chorister