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 through December for the Fall Semester and January through June for the Spring Semester at the following locations. Parents select their preferred site upon registration.

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

  • $565 per semester

  • Annual Registration Fee* ($45) + Fall Retreat* ($40-$65) + 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.