A fun, welcoming, experience-first singing community for kids and teens led by caring industry professionals.
The Commonwealth will sing together on Sunday mornings from 11:00am-12:00pm on the following days in 2023-2024:
9/24, 10/29, 11/19, 12/3, 1/28, 2/18, 3/10, 4/28, and 5/5.
Performances include
12/24/23 11:00am Christmas Eve Pageant
2/3 MLK Concert
The Commonwealth is a community-wide project that brings the voices of a new generation together to sing, act, dance, connect, learn, and promote the benefits of diversity & social justice in our changing world. It is a function of First Kids First, and meets once a month on Sunday mornings from 11:00-12:00. Kids of all ages are invited to come and join in the joys of a community in song. The Commonwealth is all about the fun of singing together with others. Directors Joanna and Brandon lean into the group energy so that everyone feels included and valued. Commonwealth members will be invited to sing pieces they have learned at special moments throughout the year in different contexts. A select ensemble of older singers will also meet to prepare special pieces. If you are interested in knowing more about how you can be a part of this singing experience, contact Music and Arts Director David Harris by clicking the “contact” button.
The Commonwealth Directors
Joanna Wallfisch (she/her) is described by Downbeat Magazine as “an exquisite singer songwriter”. This London-born jazz vocalist has lived in LA since 2017, by way of five years in New York where she toured with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, and released five albums of original music. She loves adventure, swimming, and recently became a mother.
Brandon Harris (he/him), Countertenor holds BA in Music Education from Cal State Fullerton and MM in Vocal Chamber Music from University of Redlands and is a singer that specializes in various styles including opera, classical, choral, jazz, gospel, R&B and pop. Brandon currently sings through out SoCal in ensembles including LA Opera Chorus, Pacific Choral, Long Beach Camerata Singers, Choral Arts Initiative, DC6, and is also a soloist through out SoCal.
David (drdavidharrismusic.org) specializes in new music, American music, and the intricacies of communication in choral singing and conducting. He is also the co-director of VoiceScienceWorks (voicescienceworks.org), a composer, a frequent performer around LA, and a regular contributor to voice and choral publications.