SHOW CHOIR in KL, Malaysia

What is Show Choir?

You may have heard of the word show choir from the popular TV series "GLEE". Or you may have seen some posters or promotion by Broadway Academy regarding this said class. But do you know what is show choir?

Show Choir program at Broadway Academy

Catchy arrangements. Synchronized dance moves. Melodies and harmonies drilled to perfection. Maybe a mash up or two. This is the world of show choir today. A long-standing tradition in the U.S, but a very young and fresh concept in Malaysia.

Glee Spectacular: Tribute to Finn Hudson

Simplest way to explain it is that it is the basics to Musical Theater. Being in a Show Choir trains you to became a Triple Threat - to be able to Sing, Dance and Act. Unlike the traditional choir or a concert choir which usually do simple or no choreography/movement or steps , Show Choir involves a full on choreography sometimes based on specific story or theme. And yes, these people are also required to be able to sing just as good (or even better) as the traditional choir group.

Performers have to work together to blend harmonies, not only in song but also in tightly choreographed movement. But more important than the performance is the process: the experience of participating in show choir raises self-confidence and encourages teamwork.

Spectacular! Spectacular! Featuring songs from Bruno Mars Hitmaker, New York New York, GLEE, Mamma Mia and many more

Sensations Show Choir Team with theme Wicked!

When A Hero Sings 

A Thousand and One Night: The Epic Journey of Ramayana

Heart and Soul: Featuring songs from Matilda, Les Mis and many more. 

Show choir traces its origins as an activity in the United States to the mid-1960s, though cultural historians have been unable to determine the date and location of the first “true” show choir group. Two groups of touring performers, starting with The Young Americans in 1962 and followed by Up with People in 1968, traveled extensively throughout the country in the 1960s and 1970s, performing what could be called the show choir concept. When students and directors of the day saw these organizations, they would, in turn, start similar groups at their high schools.

Notable former Show Choir members;

• Megan Reinking, actress, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire (Annabelle), Broadway productions of Hair, Lestat, and Dracula
• Vicki Lawrence, TV star
• Ashton Kutcher, TV/film star
• Gavin Creel, 2002 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor in a Musical (Thoroughly Modern Millie), 2009 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor in a Musical (Hair)
• Lance Bass, ‘N Sync
• Blake Lively, actress, Gossip Girl, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
• Dianna Agron, actress (portrays Quinn Fabray in Glee)
• Jim Walton, Broadway regular, lead in 42nd Street
• Bob Walton, Broadway regular leading man
• Andy Taylor, Fred Waring Show, Walt Disney World lead
• Heather Headley, 2000 Tony Award–winning Best Actress in a Musical (Aida)
• Jason Mraz, recording artist
• Jenna Ushkowitz, actress (portrays Tina Cohen-Chang in Glee)
• Eden Espinosa, Elphaba in Wicked, Maureen in Rent
• Clay Aiken, American Idol
• Laura Leighton, TV star, Melrose Place
• Chris Klein, American Pie, Just Friends

These are some photos that you can find on FAME official website - http://www.showchoirs.org/

Broadway Academy had been running this energetic, fun and vibrant program for more than 5 years. Through it all, we have produced more than a dozen showcases, each with it's unique theme and story. The syllabus and methodology behind our teaching at Broadway Academy is heavily influenced by the vibrant culture in America. Our program is devised based on the FAME Show Choir curriculum and we aim to train students to become triple threats. Our students are exposed to a wide repertoire of songs ranging from Classical Choir piece, Jazz, Broadway, Pop and many more.

Currently we are recruiting more energetic team members for this group. Registration is open for age 13 to 25 years old. Our current session is on Saturdays at 1:30pm to 3:00pm. 

Every season consist of three terms. And in each season, you can look forward for Showcases, performance and event International competitions! Hurry! If you join now you are entitle to a HUGE discount! Contact us at the following for more information

Broadway Academy 

B-03-27, Dataran Cascades,

No13A, Jalan PJU5/1 Kota Damansara, 

47810 Petaling Jaya 

landline: 03-76100879

hotline: +60172916160 (whatsapp available) 

email: enquiries.ba@gmail.com

NO audition

NO pre-requisite

NO experience needed

Just come with lots of passion and willingness to learn. We will train you to sing and dance! Contact us for free trial session and to find out how we can help you.

P/s: If you are from a school and would like to start your own Show Choir team, you can contact us too!

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A first look at the scores for what #BAShowChoir team is going to be doing for this season. Interested to learn more or be a part of this youthful and vibrant team? Contact us at +60172916160 or email us at enquiries.ba@gmail.com

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First look at what is in store for #BAShowChoir this season. First choreography session for #Hamilton!!

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Moving on from 2012 to 2013 with BATS International Series 2013

Merry Christmas Everyone & a Happy New Year ...

So the year is coming to an end, just a few days to go before we hit into 2012. It has been a very interesting year as well for everyone at Broadway Academy.

In 2012 the Broadway Academy Talent School has geared up of a exciting classes, workshops and camps. Lets just take a minute to look back at what BATS has done in 2012. We had 3 levels of Show Choir group classes , the numbers are definitely picking up as well as the standard of the performers. We saw a lot of difference in the Freshman group going on to the Sophomore, more exciting choreography and people were getting more comfortable on stage projecting their voices and can be heard. Not only show choir, but the drama class has also gotten more attention which we will share more later on. On the other hand, the dance class has been doing some very beautiful Bollywood dance steps where the students have really enjoyed their term. That's just for classes, BATS also did a 8 days Show Choir camp in Suria, Cherating and the participants put up a very good show at the end of the 8 days, some questioned is it possible to do so??? Well, i guess question answered !! YES WE DID!. Besides that, BATS also played host to students from St. Andrews Singapore for a 1 day Drama Workshop and you bet it the students had alot of fun. And just a  week back, we had Kate Sadler a very well known vocal tutor and coach all the way from Melbourne was down in Broadway Academy for a Choir Workshop and Vocal Masterclass. To BATS, this is something we  were really looking forward to because there was so much that they could learn from Kate having led her VoxSynergy Choir as Champions, you can't go wrong learning from the best.

This leads us to BATS's International Calendar 2013, we have installed a very exciting line-up and will be having very experienced and talented people coming down here to share their experience and to learn from them. This is one way that BATS can contribute to the performing arts society, we must all be open to learn in order to improve ourselves. Of course costing is something that we cant push aside unless we really have corporate body who is willing to support the programs. We note however that some mentioned the costings are high, but rather look at it as - its cheaper for everyone to chip in and get someone down here rather than 1 person flying off for a lesson - right ? flight , accomodation , expenditure + classes , do the math : ) ... and with the talents and people that BATS have , its definitely worth learning from them.

So for 2013, we have a very exciting line up of guest artiste coming down from vocal to musical theater and we are talking people who are currently on Broadway !!!, isn't that exciting ??? And as usual, we always have our Earlybird and Fan Club discount available for our loyal supporters. So, we will be releasing the calendar very soon , sometime in mid January so stay tuned for more info. Like our Facebook page at Broadway Academy and follow us on @broadwayacademy as the announcement goes out fastest there. We guarantee its going to be great.

So see you there !!!

Cheers Everyone