Our Preparatory Choir is our youngest ensemble level for beginning singers/music readers and requires no audition. The choir performs locally 4-6 times per year, allowing your child the chance to shine.

Weekly Rehearsal Schedule and Locations

Fall Semester Schedule: August 30 - December 5, 2026
Spring Semester Schedule: Late January - May, 2027

Meets one time a week at the following locations. Parents select their preferred site upon registration.

• Monday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. La Mesa/Grossmont

• Tuesday: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Del Mar

• Wednesday: 3:45–4:45 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway

• Wednesday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Poway

• Thursday: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Mission Valley

Weekly rehearsals consist of up to 20 students at each site, with the full ensemble gathering to rehearse together at least once per semester

Curriculum & SKILLS LEARNED

• Children joining Preparatory Choir typically have little to no prior musical experience

• Choristers learn basic vocal techniques such as posture, resonance and breathing

• Children develop an understanding of pitch through body mapping and beginning solfège as a preparation for sight-reading 

• They sing unison, rounds and partner songs in multiple languages and are introduced to performance skills, including some memory-based movement. Repertoire changes every semester

Performances and other events

• Introductory participation at two major SDCC concerts per year (Winter and Spring) with auditioned upper level choirs

• 1-2 "All Together" rehearsals per semester (for all sites to rehearse together)

• 2-3 additional performances per semester, mostly optional

Tuition and Fees

• $188 per month ($525/semester)

• We offer need-based scholarships to qualifying families

• Annual Registration Fee* ($45) + Uniform Purchase (SDCC t-shirt, black slacks or skirt, jeans and shoes) + Concert Tickets ($0-$45 per concert)

  *will be added onto your first tuition payment.

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