Kandia Glee Club is an ongoing after-school vocal and performance program where students explore singing, movement, rhythm, and stage presence within a dynamic ensemble setting.
More than a traditional choir, Glee Club functions as a musical revue, combining vocal technique, body percussion, expressive movement, and storytelling.
Students learn to use both their voice and body as instruments to communicate emotion, tell stories, and perform with confidence.
The program builds musicality, coordination, collaboration, and self-expression in a joyful, structured, and supportive environment.
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Classes take place on school campuses, and every 12 weeks students participate in a live musical showcase for families and the school community.
The Kandia Method™
All Kandia World Beat programs are guided by The Kandia Method™, a holistic, process-based arts education framework designed to develop confident, creative, and emotionally grounded artists.
The Kandia Method™ prioritizes:
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process over performance
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confidence before talent
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access before excellence
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the artist as a whole person
Students develop strong individual artistic foundations — including technique, awareness, and discipline — while learning how to collaborate meaningfully within an ensemble.
Final performances celebrate growth, learning, and confidence, not perfection.
What Students Will Learn
Vocal Technique
Healthy breathing, projection, diction, warm-ups, pitch accuracy, and vocal care fundamentals that build strong, sustainable singing foundations
Harmony & Ensemble Blend
Listening skills, pitch matching, harmony, and vocal blending that allow students to contribute confidently and responsibly within a group.
Musical Expression & Storytelling
How to communicate emotion and story through singing, connecting lyrics, music, and movement with intention.
Stage Presence & Movement
Posture, expressive movement, body percussion, and meaningful audience connection as part of performance readiness.
Cultural Awareness
Songs in English, Spanish, and other languages reflecting global traditions, musical heritage, and cultural respect.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Rehearsal discipline, focus, responsibility, and shared achievement as part of an ensemble.
Glee Club runs in 12-week seasonal cycles throughout the school year.
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Repertoire & Showcase Format
Each cycle includes:
Two songs per age group
One full-ensemble song performed by all students together
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Complete Musical Experience
Each showcase is staged with movement, transitions, and expressive elements, creating a complete musical revue rather than a traditional choir concert.
Class Structure
60 minutes per week
Each class integrates:
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Vocal warm-ups and technique
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Rhythm and body percussion
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Movement and stage presence
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Ensemble rehearsal and collaboration
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Reflection and confidence-building closure
The focus is on participation, artistic growth, and confidence for all students.
AGE GROUPS & DEVELOPMENTAL FOCUS
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Ages 7–9
Vocal exploration, rhythm, movement, musical play, and confidence being heard.
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Ages 10–12
Vocal technique, harmony, ensemble singing, musical awareness, and staging.
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Ages 13–15
Advanced vocal skills, performance presence, and leadership.
Program Length & Showcase
Performances celebrate musical growth, teamwork, and expressive confidence.
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Ongoing after-school program
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12-week cycles
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Each cycle ends with a live musical showcase
Quarterly Performance Structure
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Fall Showcase
Multicultural repertoire introducing ensemble singing and performance foundations.
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Winter Holiday Concert
Seasonal repertoire celebrating cultural diversity and community connection.
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Spring Showcase
Focus on harmony, storytelling, and more advanced musical arrangements
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Summer Celebration
Final performance highlighting the strongest pieces of the year and celebrating student growth