Being part of a tradition can be a tremendous experience for young musicians! Hear about some of the fruits of one homeschool choir’s 23-year history today on Home School Heartbeat, with host Mike Farris.
Mike Farris:
Kati Rosten, who’s the director of XL Choirs of Northern California, is my guest today on the program. She provides choral training in 2 counties, with 4 different choirs. Kati, welcome to the program!
Kati Rosten:
Hello, Mike!
Mike:
Kati, how have you seen participation in XL Choir impact student’s lives over the years?
Kati:
The students receive formal choral training and spiritual training within that context. And the reports I hear from former students are endless, and they amaze and bless me as I hear how they impact their communities. Many have majored in music in college, and even if they’re not a music major, they’ll still sing in the college choir. They’re worship leaders, they’re choir directors in their churches, they sing in community choirs, one is a published composer of choral music, one has soloed with a Bach choir in Germany, one is a sought after soloist in our local productions. It brings tears to my eyes when I hear her sing and remember her as a shy child who could barely find her voice. That’s just the music side of it. Their training develops so many other areas of their lives, also.
Mike:
Kati, that’s terrific! Thanks for joining me today. I’m Mike Farris.
