“Joyful Noise” is a chorus for unchanged voices that was formed by Amanda Grace, a classical voice teacher for over 20 years.  Amanda has directed choruses and musicals as well as performed as a soloist around the country and internationally for 25 years. She has a degree in voice from Hood College and is an accomplished accompanist.

Singers who join “Joyful Noise” can expect to learn how to breathe and sing properly for good tone and pitch; perform as a group; follow a conductor; sing various traditional, sacred, and classical songs -- and in harmony; and learn new music by rote as well as by note reading and blending. 

Joyful Noise performs at Homewood retirement home monthly. These concerts are uplifting to the residents and aid the students in gaining confidence with their music.  This is our ministry.

Any child who is at least eight years old and able to sit still for instruction is welcome to audition. Ability to read is helpful, but not essential. The audition consists of scales and pitch matching and singing a familiar song with accompaniment; a prepared song is optional. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm in Walkersville and begin mid to late September. A parent will be present at each rehearsal to assist in keeping order. 

Monthly performances are scheduled monthly at Homewood on Thursdays at 2:30. A concert is usually held for friends and family at the end of each semester (Friday, Dec. 28 and Friday, May 2). The cost will be approximately $35 per student per semester to cover music and printing costs. Rehearsal tapes will be provided as needed. Downloading of practice songs is highly encouraged, at a cost of .99 each.