Our auditioned Intermediate Choir is our advanced training ensemble and is excellent for students in grades 6-8 with a passion for music, and any level of music experience. The choir performs locally 6-10 times per year, including an opportunity to participate in a regional mini-tour.

INTERMEDIATE CHOIR (GRADES 6–8)

Marielena Teng, Director

Weekly Rehearsal Schedule and Locations

Meets one time a week from September 2 through December 8, 2024 for the Fall Semester and January 26 through June 8, 2025 for the Spring Semester at the following locations. Parents select their preferred site upon registration.

NOTE FOR NEW STUDENTS SPRING 2025: For students enrolling for the first time with little or no previous music reading instruction, we strongly recommend signing up for the winter music reading intensive. Because most students participate in choir for the full academic year, this class is helpful in ensuring that your child will feel prepared when rehearsals begin.

Curriculum

  • Weekly rehearsals consist of up to 35 students at each site, with periodic full choir rehearsals

  • Children continue to hone posture, breathing and vocal technique, developing a greater degree of musical independence through part-singing, sight-singing and aural skills

  • They participate in discussions regarding style, cultural context and history of various repertoire

  • They are local ambassadors of the Choir and frequently represent the organization at events.

  • Advanced level repertoire singing in two, three and four part rounds and in multiple languages and styles

  • Music Literacy Training via individual progress through A Young Singer's Journey workbook series

Performances and other events

  • Two major SDCC concerts per year (Winter and Spring)

  • Two "All Together" rehearsals per semester (for both sites to rehearse together)

  • 3-5 additional performances per semester, some optional

  • Optional full-day “mini-tour” each spring semester

  • Mandatory half-day retreat each semester

  • An audition is required, all music experience levels welcome

  • Children match and repeat pitches and rhythms, are competent English readers and function comfortably in the group rehearsal environment

Audition Qualificiations

Tuition and Fees

  • $650 per semester

  • Annual Registration Fee* ($45) + Uniform Purchase ($80-$120 casual plus formal) + Concert Tickets ($0-$45 per concert)

  • Need-based scholarships available to qualifying families

    *will be added onto your first tuition payment.