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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 Boston Junior Division of the National Children’s Chorus consists of the Prelude, Minuet and Sonata Levels. Students participate in an exciting array of performances and specialized training in small groups. Explore below for additional details on these ensembles.
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.
Associate Conductor
Ensemble Training
Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method
Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor
Masterclass Series
Approximately $239 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
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.
Associate Conductor
Ensemble Training
Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method
Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor
Masterclass Series
Approximately $239 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
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.
Associate Conductor
Ensemble Training
Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method
Individual Progress Sessions with Conductor
Masterclass Series
Approximately $259 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
