
APPRENTICE CHOIR
The children in our program are able to match and repeat pitches and rhythms, and they are competent English readers. They work comfortably in the group rehearsal environment and continue to develop their well-supported, healthy singing voice (head-voice). We offer a weekly sequential music literacy curriculum to help them achieve this.
Our students learn to follow a conductor and understand concepts such as entrances, cut-offs, and interpretation. We prioritize teamwork as an essential skill and focus on developing independent singing and decision-making as it relates to group dynamics. They sing in unison, frequently in rounds, and occasionally perform two-part repertoire in various languages.


Jennifer Taing
Apprentice Choir Conductor
Ms. Jennifer Taing has extensive experience in choral music, having grown up in the concert, handbell, and chamber choirs of San Gabriel Valley Children's Chorus under the direction of Mr. Samuel Lin and in the legacy Baptist Voice Children's Choir. She also participated in her church and high school choirs, as well as the Women's Chorus of the Southern California Vocal Association's Honor Choir, the Pepperdine University Concert Choir, the Pepperdine University Genesis Gospel Choir, and the Pepperdine Songfest theatrical productions. Additionally, Ms. Taing holds a strong foundation in music theory, piano and vocal performance, and teaching solfege, music and play, and singing to children of all ages.
As a homeschooling mother of three, she also brings music education to various co-ops and communities, expanding children's passion and appreciation for classical music, composers, art, and literature. Through continued self-study and the pursuit of excellence in music, Ms. Taing continues the legacy of SGVCC with her involvement with our choristers' vocal development.
Ms. Taing holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication with a minor in Religion/Theology from Pepperdine University and a Master of Science in Human Resources Design from the Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. Ms. Taing is also passionate about prayer, worship, community-building, discipleship, homeschooling, and leadership development.