AUDITIONS ARE NOW BEING HELD

Singers ages 8 - 18 are welcome to audition. Placement will be made into one of three choirs based on ability. Membership in the Apprentice Choir (ages 6 - 9) does not require an audition.

Children joining the Bel Canto Choir (beginning choir) must demonstrate the ability to focus their attention, to sing in tune, and to use head voice (high tones. They must also have a willingness to work with the director and with a group of other children. They must also be able to read the English language with ease and comprehension.

Children joining the Amadeus Choir (advanced treble choir) must have the above abilities. Additionally they need the ability to read music and to sing simple melodies at sight. Singers moving up from the Bel Canto Choir must be comfortable with all the contents of Book One of A Young Singer's Journey.

Those joining the Camerata Youth Choir (S.A.T.B.) must have experience singing in a choir and be able to read music.

Singers should learn one verse of either America the Beautiful or My Country 'Tis of Thee. All choir members should be auditioning because of a sincere desire to participate in this choir program. Parents must be willing to commit to a high level of responsibility concerning rehearsals and performances.

How often will I rehearse?

The choirs rehearse once a week from September through May. Included in the rehearsal times are voice training, ear-training, musc theory, and music reading.

How many concerts will I sing?

Typically, the Bel Canto Choir sings two or three times during the season. The Amadeus and Camerata Choirs sing more often. Members of Bel Canto, Amadeus and Camerata Choirs will have the opportunity to sing in Hawaii in the summer of 2011.

How do I arrange an audition?

Either call or Email Donna Young right away. Your child will be scheduled for a private audition in Newbury Park.

Phone: (805) 480-9416 Email: donna@singingchildren.com

If I am accepted how much will my tuition be?

Tuition for all choirs includes uniform rental (except Camerata), and use of  music.  It is currently $460 per year. However, all families are required to purchase 6 tickets to each of two major concerts during the season. The cost of these tickets is $180. This amount is added to the tuition bringing the total for the season to $640. Tuition for a second or third singer from a family is $367.50. Additional ticket purchases are not required. Several payment plans are available. There is also an annual $35 registration fee per family.