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VSA Choirs

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2007-08 Choir Information Form
Choir Director Evaluation Form

The VSA Oshkosh Choir performed at 2007 VSA Day
photo by Ralph Sandler

The VSA Choir program was initiated in 1988 with the VSA Choir of Madison. There were six participants the first year and now more than 40 members make up the VSA Choir of Madison. Today, VSA has 12 choirs statewide with nearly 400 members and 60 volunteers.

VSA Choirs fill a need for quality leisure time activities for individuals with disabilities and also provide valuable opportunities for social interaction between people with and without disabilities. New skills are learned and friendships are formed.

The VSA Choir program provides ongoing music experiences that focus on individual strengths and talents rather than disabilities. The choirs meet and perform regularly and are directed by music therapists, who use adaptive teaching techniques to help participants develop their musical skills. Singers learn about pitch, tone, rhythm and movement, and gain self-confidence through public performance opportunities.

The statewide choir program is made possible in part through funding provided by American Family Insurance.

VSA Choir of Appleton
Appleton Choir

   Choir Director: Tiffany Vollrath
   Accompanist: Kathy Larson
Rehearsals: Tuesdays (through May 5) 6-7 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 326 E. North Street

Performance: Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30 at First English Lutheran Church in Appleton

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Appleton Choir is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

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Eau Claire Choir
VSA Choir of Eau Claire

   Choir Director: Joni Olson
   Accompanist: Kathy Tanner
Rehearsals: Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church

Performance: May 5, 6:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Eau Claire Choir is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance.

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VSA Choir of Fond du Lac (right)VSA Fond du Lac Choir celebrating 10 years
  
Choir Director: Diane Weigel
  Accompanist: Elaine Miller
Rehearsals: Tuesdays (through May 13) 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Church of Peace
Email Program Director for more information.

Performance: May 6, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th St.

The VSA Fond du Lac Choir is sponsored by American Family Insurance, Knights of Columbus #9685/60, Knights of Columbus, and Ray Salm

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VSA Choir of Madison
   Choir Director: Julie Mazer
   Accompanist: Thomas Waegli
Rehearsals: 5:30-6:15 p.m. bimonthly on Tuesdays at United Methodist Church

Performance: May 4, 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Choir of Madison is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance, Madison Trust (The Brittingham Fund), Schubert Club-Madison, Sub-Zero Foundation, Inc.
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VSA Choir of Menomonie
   Choir Director: Joni Olson
   Accompanist: Jane Mahoney
Rehearsals: Mondays biweekly, 6-7 p.m. at First Congregational Church

Performance: May 6, 6:30 p.m., First Congretional Church

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Menomonie Choir is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance.

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Milwaukee Choir performs at Marquette University for Disabilities Awareness MonthVSA Choir of Milwaukee
   Choir Director: Miriam Larsen
   Accompanist: Kenny Chandler
Rehearsals: Mondays (through May 5) 6:30-8 p.m.

Email Program Director for more information.

The VSA Choir of Madison is sponsored in part by the Stackner Family Foundation.

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VSA Choir of Oshkosh
   Choir Director: Kimberly Tatro
   Accompanist: Vickie Savinski
Rehearsals: Mondays (through May 5) 6-7 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Oshkosh Choir is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

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VSA Choir of Portage
   Choir Director:
Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Choir of Portage is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance and Thomas S. Kemp Foundation.

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VSA Choir of Stevens Point
  Choir Director: Amy Formella
  Accompanist: Delores Behling, Norma Schultz
Rehearsals: Bi-monthly Wednesdays from 6:45-8 p.m. at Whispering Pines, 3380 Bridlewood Dr., Plover

Performance: March 12, 6:30 p.m., Oakridge Senior Living Community, 5625 Sandpiper Dr.

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Choir of Stevens Point is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance.

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Stoughton choir membersVSA Choir of Stoughton(right)
  Choir Director: Holly Reif
  Accompanist: Laurie Mecum
Rehearsals: Bimonthly Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. at Methodist Church; Feb 19; March 4, 11 and 25; April 8 and 22; and May 6 and 20.

Performances:
Saturday May 17, 2:30 p.m. Syttende Mai Festival - Stoughton Senior Center, 248 W. Main St.

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Stoughton Choir is sponsored by Wahlin Foundation.

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VSA Choir of WausauVSA Choir of Wausau (right)
  Choir Director: Merrie Wood
  Accompanist: Melissa Stockwell
Rehearsals: bimonthly on Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. at Mount View Care Center

Performance: May 7, 4 p.m., Mount View Care Center, 2400 Marshall, Wausau

Email Program Director for more information.
The VSA Wausau Choir is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance and the Thomas H. Jacob Foundation.

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Wisconsin Rapids ChoirVSA Choir of Wisconsin Rapids
  Choir Director: Merrie Wood
  Accompanist: open
Rehearsals: bimonthly Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Performance: May 13, 6:30 p.m., Edgewater Haven, 1351 Wisconsin River Dr.
Email Program Director for more information.
The Wisconsin Rapids VSA Choir is sponsored in part by American Family Insurance, Community Foundation of South Wood County, Terrance and Judith Paul Designated Family Fund for the support of VSA arts of Wisconsin.

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