ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON
Enrollment for choristers in rising grade K-2 is now open. Please fill out the enrollment form below to register your chorister. If your chorister is in rising grades 3-12, our auditions are open. Visit our Auditions page for more information and to sign up for an audition.
SCHEDULE & TUITION INFO
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Grades K-1 meet one day a week for 1 hour.
2026-2027 Season Tuition: $1,440
Prep Class NW A: Sundays, 1:20-2:20pm
St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)Prep Class NW B: Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm
St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
Prep Class SW: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M St SW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $50
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Grades 2-3 meet one day a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $1,530
Training NW A: Sundays, 3:40-4:55pm
St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)Training NW B: Tuesdays, 4:45-6:00pm
St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)Training SW: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15pm
St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M St SW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $50
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Grades 3-5 meet one day a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $1,750
Treble NW: Tuesdays, 4:45-6:30pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
Treble SW: Wednesdays, 5:15-7:00pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M St SW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $50
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Grades 5-6 meet one day a week for 1.75 hours.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $1,750
BBC NW: Thursdays, 5:00-6:45pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
BBC SW: Wednesdays, 5:15-7:00pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M St SW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $100
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Grades 5-8 meet one day a week for 1.75 hours.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $1,750
IBC: Sundays, 4:00-6:15pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $100
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Grades 6-9 meet twice a week for a total of 3 hours.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $2,150
ABC: Sundays, 4:00-5:45pm AND Thursdays, 5:15-6:45pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $100
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Grades 8-12 meet twice a week for a total of 3 hours.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $2,150
Concert Chorus: Sundays, 5:00-6:45pm AND Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $250
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Changed voices meet once a week for 2 hours.
2026-27 Season Tuition: $1,950
YME: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee: $250
FINANCIAL AID
The Children's Chorus of Washington is deeply committed to being financially accessible, so that all children have the opportunity for outstanding music education, performance opportunities, and empowerment. Financial aid is means-tested and we distribute resources according to family income and size of household, using the Federal Financial Assistance Calculator.
Upon enrolling in the program, families will have the opportunity to submit a Financial Aid Application, which is required to quality for Financial Aid and is reviewing on a rolling basis.
Email General Manager, Michelle Ravitsky at mravitsky@childrenschorusdc.org for more information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are often asked the following questions about joining CCW, so we have included the answers here. If there is anything we haven’t covered, please reach out to our team by emailing Michelle Ravitsky, who will be happy to help!
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Yes, auditioning for the Children’s Chorus of Washington is free!
When scheduling your audition, you will be asked to enter a credit/debit card to authorize a $25 no-show fee. This fee is only charged if your child does not attend the audition and we do not receive advance notice.
If your child attends as scheduled, or if you cancel or reschedule by 6:00pm the day before the audition using the link in your confirmation email, no fee will be charged.
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Children's Chorus of Washington is deeply committed to being financially accessible, so that all children have the opportunity for outstanding music education, performance opportunities, and empowerment. We have a modest fund to support tuition costs for low income families. Each season, financial aid is distrubuted on a needs-basis, according to family income and size of household, using the Federal Financial Assistance Calculator.
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Our non-auditioned ensembles are grouped by grade level, making it easy for singers to get started in a setting that fits their age. Our auditioned ensembles are placed based on both grade level and audition results, ensuring each singer is matched with a group that supports their current skill level.
Each ensemble is thoughtfully designed to align with a chorister’s age and musical experience, providing the right balance of challenge and support to help them grow and succeed at CCW. -
The enrollment fee covers many essential items and costs for choristers.
Prep, Training, and Treble:
Chorus Materials
CCW T-Shirt
Uniform Tops
Bel Canto Ensembles:
Chorus Materials
CCW T-Shirt
Formal Concert Attire
Uniform Maintenance
Concert Chorus and YME:
Chorus Materials
CCW T-Shirt
Uniform Maintenance
Retreat
Does NOT cover formal concert attire
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Our ensembles sing music from a range of cultures, styles and eras, including secular and sacred works. Part of the joy of CCW is that you will sing some songs that are familiar to you, and a lot from styles, genres and cultures that you may not be familiar with.
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No. Although we rehearse in places of worship, CCW is secular and non-partisan, and everyone is welcome. Our ensembles, on occasion, sing music from different faith traditions.