Education

In the Senior Division, students with prior musical experience refine their skills to the highest standards and perform in their own state-of-the-art concert series at various venues around the United States and internationally.
The San Francisco Senior Division of the National Children’s Chorus consists of the Debut and Premier Ensembles. During the current pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances, presenting world premieres and collaborating with an exceptional roster of professional artists from around the world. Past performance venues in addition to those in the Bay Area have included Walt Disney Concert Hall, Royce Hall, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and more. The Senior Division also performs in an international tour each summer. Explore below for additional details on this ensemble.
Debut Ensemble
Ages 10-13, some experience to much experience
Members of the Debut Ensemble begin the refined vocal training required to perform at the Senior Division level. Students will learn sophisticated repertoire in various languages and musical styles, featuring 2 and occasionally 3-part harmony. Prestigious collaborations and performances are regularly included as part of the regimen. Additionally, specialized vocal study and Kodály technique will be offered 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 current pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances and specialized online training (the Debut Ensemble in San Francisco normally rehearses at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music on Tuesday evenings). Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.
Debut Ensemble
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Training Schedule
Tuesday evenings & by appointment -
Location
NCC Virtual Classroom -
Curriculum
Choral Training
Music Theory & Sight-singing Class
Specialized Voice Instruction
Workshops & Masterclasses -
Performances
Two virtual concerts per year (Winter and Spring), as well as special artistic projects and international tours -
Tuition
Approximately $219 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.
Premier Ensemble
Ages 13-17, much experience to most experience
Members of the Premier Ensemble are expected to perform at an advanced level upon acceptance, and already have a clear concept of beautiful tone, accurate intonation, crisp diction, and musical phrasing, in addition to possessing experience-based confidence and assertiveness as a solo and group performer. Students will be taught the highest levels of sophisticated choral technique that is utilized in all of the world’s finest adult choruses within the context of complex music featuring 3 and 4-part harmony. Singers at this level will participate in multiple performances and projects throughout the year, including collaborations with top artists, professional adult choruses, renowned orchestras and opera companies. In addition, specialized vocal study, and advanced Kodály technique are included 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 current pandemic, students will participate in an exciting array of virtual performances and specialized online training. Please read below for more detailed information about scheduling and tuition, which will also be covered thoroughly during the application process.
Premier Ensemble
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Training Schedule
Sunday afternoons & by appointment -
Location
NCC Virtual Classroom -
Curriculum
Choral Training
Specialized Voice Instruction
Music Theory & Sight-singing Class
Workshops & Masterclasses -
Performances
Two virtual concerts per year (Winter and Spring), as well as special artistic projects and international tours -
Tuition
Approximately $239 per month.
Need-based scholarship awards are available to all qualifying families.