Education
In the Junior Division, students ages 5-12 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 Level, Minuet Level, Sonata Level, and Concerto Level. Students participate in an exciting array of performances and specialized training in small groups. Additionally, in 2022 the NCC will launch its highly anticipated Summer Camp in Vail, Colorado. Explore below for additional details on each of these ensembles.
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Prelude Level
Ages 5-6, no experience needed
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.
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. During the pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances and specialized online training (the Prelude Level in Los Angeles normally rehearses in Westwood at the UCLA School of Music, on Sunday afternoons). In-person musical experiences will resume as soon as it is permitted by state and local guidelines. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.
Prelude Level
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Training Schedule
Sunday Afternoons -
Location
UCLA School of Music & NCC Virtual Classroom -
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 $199 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
Minuet Level
Ages 7-8, 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.
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. During the pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances and specialized online training (the Minuet Level in Los Angeles normally rehearses in Westwood at the UCLA School of Music, on Sunday afternoons). In-person musical experiences will resume as soon as it is permitted by state and local guidelines. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.
Minuet Level
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Training Schedule
Sunday Afternoons -
Location
UCLA School of Music & NCC Virtual Classroom -
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 $199 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.
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. During the pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances and specialized online training (the Sonata Level in Los Angeles normally rehearses in Westwood at the UCLA School of Music, on Sunday afternoons). In-person musical experiences will resume as soon as it is permitted by state and local guidelines. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.
Sonata Level
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Training Schedule
Sunday Afternoons & by appointment -
Location
UCLA School of Music & NCC Virtual Classroom -
Curriculum
Ensemble Training
Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method
Dalcroze Eurythmics Education
Individualized Coachings with Conductor
Masterclass Series -
Performances
Two concerts per year (Winter and Spring) -
Tuition
Approximately $219 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
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.
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. During the pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances and specialized online training (the Concerto Level in Los Angeles normally rehearses in Westwood at the UCLA School of Music, on Sunday afternoons). In-person musical experiences will resume as soon as it is permitted by state and local guidelines. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.
Concerto Level
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Training Schedule
Sunday afternoons & by appointment -
Location
UCLA School of Music & NCC Virtual Classroom -
Curriculum
Ensemble Training
Music Theory & Sight-singing in the Kodály Method
Dalcroze Eurythmics Education
Individualized Coachings with Conductor
Masterclass Series -
Performances
Two concerts per year (Winter and Spring) -
Tuition
Approximately $219 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
