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The Performing Arts at the Heart of Literacy Program is sponsored by the World Children's Choir and Fairfax Partnership for Youth in cooperation with Culmore Family Resource Center, Fairfax Department of Family Services, Fairfax Department of Community and Recreation Services, and Olde Salem Village.
This program has been designed and implemented for children and teens from
families that are financially disadvantaged.
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PAHLP Activities:
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Weekday
Afternoons:
Phase One - singing, West African drumming and dancing, and Broadway show tune
choreography.
Phase Two - add peace games, peace collage, drama, dance, arts and crafts, conflict resolution training
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One Saturday morning session each month with WCC Bella Voce,
Concert Choir, Junior Choir and Friends Chorus ensembles includes singing, drumming, and dancing
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Tuesday and Thursday evening rehearsals before season
concerts
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Perform in
three season concerts (December, March, May)
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Perform
in West African Cultural Concert in June
PAHLP Song Repertoire: International folk songs, environmental and peace songs, and Broadway show tunes |
The Performing Arts at the Heart of Literacy Program Involves parents! Would you like to:
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Help your child to make better grades?
Students will develop concentration, discipline, commitment, and listening skills that will help them at school
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Provide your child opportunities to make new friends, experience fun, joy, satisfaction, and gain confidence
while learning to sing, drum, dance, and act?
Confidence gained in rehearsals and performances carries over into all aspects of the student's life,
contributing to mental wellness and life success.
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Program requirements:
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The program is for children and teens of income eligible families. Refer to the
guidelines.
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Children and teens agree to attend rehearsals and participate in performances to which they are invited.
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Parents agree to volunteer as chaperones or in other duties as their schedules allow.
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How to apply:
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Use the
income guidelines chart to pre-qualify your family.
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Bring your child to a rehearsal.
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Pick up enrollment materials at rehearsal, complete, and give to the teacher.
Download Recommendation Form
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Timeline for Phase One weekly rehearsals on
Wednesdays 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Singing, drumming, and dancing rehearsals
WEEKLY
WEDNESDAY REHEARSAL LOCATION
Boys & Girls Club
Culmore United Methodist Church
5901 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA
Directions
Additional classes and rehearsals may be held in other Falls Church/Annandale/Alexandria areas. Please check back in September for information.
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 Timeline for monthly joint Saturday rehearsal for PAHLP Students and World Children's Choir Singers
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8:15 AM -
9:15 AM West African Drumming and Dancing; Choreography
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9:15 AM -
10:00 AM All singers rehearse Friends Chorus music
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10:00
- 10:15 AM Break
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10:15 AM -
11:00 AM PAHLP / Friends Chorus sectional rehearsals
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11:00 AM -
11:15 AM Break
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11:15 AM -
Noon PAHLP / Friends Chorus sectional rehearsals
MONTHLY
JOINT REHEARSAL LOCATION
St.
Paul's Episcopal Church
Near Bailey's Crossroads
3439 Payne Street
Falls Church, VA
Directions
(Google maps)
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For
additional information, please contact:
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World Children's Choir
703-883-0920 (English)
240-205-9215 (Español)
info@worldchildrenschoir.org |
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