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In the Junior Division, students with beginning or intermediate musical experience build their skills and gain confidence in encouraging and creative rehearsal environments and performances.

The Junior Division of the National Children’s Chorus consists of the Prelude and Minuet Levels. Students participate in an exciting array of performances and specialized training in small groups. Explore below for additional details on these ensembles.

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Concerto Level

Sonata Level

Minuet Level

Prelude Level

Concerto Level

AGES 10-12, SOME EXPERIENCE TO MUCH EXPERIENCE

Members of the Concerto Level represent the highest levels of skill and maturity within the Junior Division. Students are expected to possess advanced skills and knowledge in the areas of tone, vowel formation, diction, breathing technique, and musicianship. From here, students are taught high-level choral and vocal skills, including singing in 2-part harmony within the context of complex repertoire that will include texts in foreign languages. Advanced Kodály Method skills will be employed as part of the curriculum that preps children for promotion to the Senior Division ranks.

Nicholas Flott

Associate Conductor

Member Information

The Chorus is in session from September through May, and does not have rehearsals during the summer months of June, July and August. The Sonata Level in Austin rehearses in Northwest Hills on Sunday afternoons in addition to individualized online coachings. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.

Concerto Level

Training Schedule

Sunday Afternoons

Location

Northwest Hills

Curriculum

Ensemble Training

Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method

Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor

Masterclass Series

Conservatory Classes (optional)

Performances

Two concerts per year (Winter and Spring)

Tuition

Approximately $259 per month. Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.

Minuet Level

Ages 7-9, no experience to some experience

Members of the Minuet Level are introduced to the formal structure of a choral ensemble—posture, rehearsal protocol, and choral tone. Musical terms are taught and used freely in an environment where students are encouraged to be curious, ask questions and seek answers. Vocal technique, vowel formation, breathing, diction and phrasing are emphasized in order to create a beautiful sound, while sight-singing intervals and rhythms will be practiced in Kodály training.

Brittany Marino

Associate Conductor

Member Information

The Chorus is in session from September through May, and does not have rehearsals during the summer months of June, July and August. The Minuet Level in Austin rehearses in Northwest Hills on Sunday afternoons in addition to individualized online coachings. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.

Minuet Level

Training Schedule

Sunday Afternoons

Location

Northwest Hills

Curriculum

Ensemble Training

Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method

Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor

Masterclass Series

Performances

Two concerts per year (Winter and Spring)

Tuition

Approximately $239 per month.

Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.

Prelude Level

Ages 5-6, no experience

Members of the Prelude Level are introduced to the thrilling world of music in a fun and interactive class designed to open up the ear and explore the possibilities of musical expression through listening and moving. Basic vowel formation, proper posture and the beginnings of breathing technique are taught, while the foundation of the Kodály Method is set.

Brittany Marino

Associate Conductor

Member Information

The Chorus is in session from September through May, and does not have rehearsals during the summer months of June, July and August. The Prelude Level in Austin rehearses in Northwest Hills on Sunday afternoons in addition to individualized online coachings. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.

Prelude Level

Training Schedule

Sunday Afternoons

Location

Northwest Hills

Curriculum

Ensemble TrainingMusic

Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method

Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor

Masterclass Series

Performances

Two concerts per year (Winter and Spring)

Tuition

Approximately $239 per month.

Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.

Sonata Level

AGES 8-9, SOME EXPERIENCE TO MUCH EXPERIENCE

Members of the Sonata Level are expected to possess basic skills and knowledge in the areas of tone, vowel formation, diction, breathing technique, and musicianship. From here, students are taught the beginnings of advanced choral and vocal skills, including singing in 2-part harmony within the context of more sophisticated repertoire that will include texts in foreign languages. The beginnings of advanced Kodály Method skills will also be employed as part of the curriculum.

Nicholas Flott

Associate Conductor

Member Information

The Chorus is in session from September through May, and does not have rehearsals during the summer months of June, July and August. The Sonata Level in Austin rehearses in Northwest Hills on Sunday afternoons in addition to individualized online coachings. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.

Sonata Level

Training Schedule

Sunday Afternoons

Location

Northwest Hills

Curriculum

Ensemble Training

Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method

Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor

Masterclass Series

Performances

Two concerts per year (Winter and Spring)

Tuition

Approximately $259 per month. Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.

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