General 1 — Vocalis Youth Choir

ENSEMBLES

Training Choir

For children ages 8-10

The Vocalis Training Choir is open to all children who are interested in learning how to sing. This ensemble offers engaging music education and choral training in one 45-minute rehearsal each week. Children will learn music literacy skills such as identifying notes on the treble staff, navigating a piece of choral music, and reading simple rhythm patterns. They will also begin to hone their vocal technique through breathing exercises, vowel work, projection, and listening. Rehearsals will also include musical games and movement.

Tuition: $450/year (September-June). Families may pay in full or in installments. Our recommended installment plan is $56.25/month for 8 months, September-April. For information about our scholarship program, click here to visit our Scholarship page! Please also ask us about our progressive sibling discount program.

Senior Choir

For treble singers ages 10-14

The Senior Choir is one of the primary performance ensembles of the organization. Choristers take part in dynamic 90-minute rehearsals once each week and will perform several times each year in the Berkshires and beyond. During rehearsals, singers will learn proper vocal technique, develop music literacy and sight-reading skills, and work with their peers to hone listening, blend, and other critical aspects of ensemble work. They will work to learn challenging two- and three- part treble repertoire of various and diverse genres.

Tuition: $600/year (September-June). Families may pay in full or in installments. Our recommended installment plan is $75/month for 8 months, September-April. For information about our scholarship program, click here to visit our Scholarship page! Please also ask us about our progressive sibling discount program.

Encore

For treble singers ages 14-18

Encore is the highest level vocal ensemble of the Vocalis Youth Choir. Structured for treble singers ages 14-18, this choir will work on challenging and diverse repertoire in three and four parts. Choristers will take part in dynamic 90-minute rehearsals once each week and will perform several times each year in the Berkshires and beyond. During rehearsals, singers will learn proper vocal technique, develop music literacy and sight-reading skills, and work with their peers to hone listening, blend, and other critical aspects of ensemble work.