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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 Dallas Junior Division of the National Children’s Chorus currently 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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Minuet Level

Prelude Level

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.

Brent Wood

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 rehearses in Preston Hollow on Thursday evenings 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

Thursday Evenings

Location

Preston Hollow

Curriculum

Ensemble Training

Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method

Individualized Coachings 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.

Brent Wood

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 rehearses in Preston Hollow on Thursday evenings 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

Thursday Evenings

Location

Preston Hollow

Curriculum

Ensemble Training

Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method

Individualized Coachings 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.

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