CHORALIS YOUTH CHOIRS
Do you want to be part of one of the most exciting choral experiences in the Washington Metro area? Then we have the choirs for you! See below for audition information.
Choralis Youth Choirs in the News!
Choralis was featured in Bob Maddigan's Man About Town on WTOP. You can listen to a portion of this segment online.
Artistry and Excellence for Young Singers
Choralis has a youth chorus program for the community, featuring expert instruction by the Choralis music staff. The Choralis elite treble choir, Cantus Primo, made its debut appearance in a performance of Carmina Burana in 2008 as guests of the National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale. They continue to be in demand for appearances with the adult Choralis and other area choral organizations. The Choralis Cantus Youth Choirs performed at Fairfax County's 2010 International Children's Festival at Wolf Trap.
Meet the Directors
Cantus Liberi (grades 3-6) - Martina Wheeler, Director
Cantus Medius (grades 6-9) - Kate Campbell Deglans, Director
Cantus Primo (grades 5+, select treble choir) - Gretchen Kuhrmann, Director
Auditions!
We are now holding auditions for the 2011-2012 choral season. Auditions are available by special appointment. Please email youth@choralis.org to schedule an audition and download an audition form to bring to the audition. Singers in grades 2‑4 are given a screening audition to help us understand their potential and if we are over-enrolled, to select members for the program.
Auditions for grades 5 and up are for placement into the appropriate choir depending on the level of vocal maturity and balance within the youth choir program. All singers selected for Cantus Primo must also be a member of another Choralis ensemble. Parents are expected to volunteer 10 hours of time to the program.
Auditions, rehearsals, and most performances are held at
Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Broad St., Falls Church, VA 22046
Singers will be asked to perform the following:
- Scales, to show their range
- Happy Birthday (sung a cappella to their choice of person)
- Row, Row, Row Your Boat, as a round with the judges
- A simple sight reading example (Cantus Primo) and/or
- Rhythm and melody patterns after hearing them just once
Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.
- Cantus Primo
Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.
- Cantus Liberi
- Cantus Medius
Members in grades 10-12 are also encouraged to audition for the adult Choralis, which meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Tuition
$300: Cantus Liberi, Cantus Medius
$100: Cantus Primo participation fee
Tuition includes weekly chorus rehearsals September-April, music fees and performances. Uniforms are sold separately and consist of black pants of your choosing and a Land's End polo with the Choralis logo.
A $50 early payment discount is awarded to those who pay for the coming year by July 1.
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required with the application upon invitation to join Choralis & will be applied to the tuition costs. Please send all forms and payments to Choralis Youth Choir, P.O. Box 6012, Falls Church, VA 22046.
A limited number of scholarships are available to families based on financial need.
You can use our secure web page to pay tuition online.
Forms
The following materials will be needed once a singer has been accepted into the choir, and are available here for download by parents.
- Audition Form
- Registration and Payment Form
- Emergency and Health Form
- Parent Volunteer Form
- Optional Apparel
- Supplies Checklist
- Scholarship and Payment Plan Application
- Cantus Liberi and Medius Calendar
- Cantus Primo Calendar
For more information on our youth programs email youth@choralis.org
or call 703-237-2499
