Our Preparatory Choir is our youngest ensemble level for beginning singers/music readers and requires no audition. The choir performs locally 4-5 times per year, allowing your child the chance to shine.

Preparatory Choir (grades 1-3)

Abby Greathouse, Director Margie Orem, Associate Director

Note to New Spring Semester Enrollees - All ensemble choirs are taught as full academic year programs. However, new choristers* are welcome to enroll in January and encouraged to participate in the Winter Intensive to review and strengthen content learned in the fall semester.

 

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 20 students at each site, with the full choir gathering at least once per semester

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

  • They learn basic vocal techniques such as posture, resonance and breathing, sight-reading and performance skills, including choreography

  • They sing unison and two-part repertoire in multiple languages

Performances and other events

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

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

  • 2-3 additional performances per semester, mostly optional

Tuition and Fees

  • $435 per semester

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

  • Need-based scholarships available to qualifying families

    *will be added onto your first tuition payment.