Recommended for students in grades K-2. Students are introduced to the basics of choral singing. The focus is on accessing the head tone and matching pitch. The class will explore general musical concepts of high and low, fast and slow, and different rhythmic patterns through rhythm games and simple songs. Students will also be exposed to following a musical score and some beginning part singing through rounds and partner songs. Students in Prep II have the opportunity to perform in the spring concert with the Treble Chorus.
PREP I
No experience or audition required.
Approximately grades K-1
Classes will be capped at 15 students per section.
Fall 2023 Tuition: $440 / Spring 2024 Tuition: $550
PREP II
Sundays, 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM
Tuesdays, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Approximately grades 1-2
Fall 2023 Tuition: $480 / Spring Tuition 2024: $600
CCW’s entry-level performing ensemble meets once a week for 1.75 hours. Singers at this level have demonstrated an ability to match pitch and maintain their part in singing a two-part round. In this ensemble, young singers improve their unison singing skills and begin to sing two-part and three-part songs. Note reading, basic score reading, and basic vocal technique is also developed. Each rehearsal includes 30 minutes of musicianship (theory) class. Most students spend two years in Treble Chorus before moving on to the Bel Canto Chorus. Treble Chorus typically performs approximately four times per season. Singers are typically in grades 3-5.
Director: Christen Hernandez
Pianist: Collin Power
Treble Chorus
2023-2024 Tuition: $1,300 for entire season
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays, 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Beginning Bel Canto is our lower division intermediate level chorus, meeting once a week for 1.75 hours. Students in this ensemble have basic elements of choral singing: able to sing in their head voice within an ensemble; hold their part in a 2- or 3-part song; sing in different languages; developing performance skills and confidence on stage. Musicianship classes (30 minutes each) will be once a week and are based on skill level. The focus is on sight-singing using the Kodaly method (solfege syllables and application of music reading to singing). Singers are typically in grades 5-8.
Director: Cécile Audette
Pianist: Rachel Bradley
Beginning Bel Canto
2023-2024 Tuition: $1,300 for entire season
Rehearsals:
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Advanced Bel Canto is our upper division intermediate chorus, requiring twice per week rehearsals and a more active performance calendar than Beginning Bel Canto. Students sing in two to four parts, in multiple languages and styles, and in a variety of musical repertoire. They will continue to have 30 minutes of musicianship (theory) class once a week. Singers are typically in grades 6-9.
Director: Margaret Nomura Clark
Pianist: Yuki Wilson
Advanced Bel Canto
Tuition: $1,700 for entire season
Rehearsals:
Sundays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CCW’s advanced ensemble meets twice a week for a total of 2.75 hours. Singers in Concert Chorus have established good vocal technique, are excellent sight readers, and can sing independently in four or more parts. Concert Chorus typically performs at least six times per season, and students have the opportunity to tour internationally every two to three years.
Director: Margaret Nomura Clark
Pianist: Dr. Lester Green
Concert Chorus
Tuition: $1,700 for entire season
Rehearsals:
Sundays, 5:10 PM - 6:40 PM
Tuesdays, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
A small ensemble of choristers selected via audition from the Concert Chorus and YME meets on an as-needed basis for specific performance needs. Singers in Chamber Ensemble are identified based on demonstrated vocal and musical abilities, must have excellent attendance records, and must be committed to participating in additional events and appearances. The Chamber Ensemble performs at special events throughout the season. Singers in Chamber Ensemble must maintain concurrent enrollment in Concert Chorus or YME.
Director: Margaret Nomura Clark
Pianist: Dr. Lester Green
Chamber Ensemble
Tuition: $300 for entire season
Rehearsals:
Sundays, 6:45 - 7:15 PM (SA)
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (TB)
This ensemble for singers with changed voices meets once a week for two hours. YME performs approximately four times per season, and collaborates with the Concert Chorus to perform SATB pieces.
Director: Donald Cotton
Young Men's Ensemble
Tuition: $1,350 for entire season
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM