Auditions
If you are interested in scheduling an audition, scroll down to the Parents & Teachers Section below and download a Prospective Chorister form. Complete the form and mail or fax to the HCC office. When we receive the form we will call you to schedule an audition. For further information, please call 713.650.3800 or email info@houstonchildren.org
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CLICK HERE AND DOWNLOAD 2010-2011 Audition Brochure
PREPARATORY CHOIR
The Preparatory Choir is for children entering 2nd or 3rd grade in the fall of 2010. All are welcome! Auditions are not required. Children will be taught music, vocal, and performance skills. Tuition for the Preparatory Choir is $500 per year (September - April). Note: The voice lessons and music training that Preparatory Choir members receive are valued at more than $1,500.
Rehearsals for Preparatory Choir will be held once a week for one hour, from September through April. Rehearsals will be held every Tuesday from 6:30- 7:30 pm at First Methodist Church- Westchase - corner of Westpark Dr. and Beltway 8. Rehearsals begin on September 14.
If you are interested in signing your child up for the Preparatory Choir, please scroll down to the Parents and Teachers section - download the Prospective Chorister Information sheet and mail in to HCC along with the $50 registration fee. Upon receipt of your form and registration, an enrollment contract will be mailed to you.
TOWN CHOIR
Your child will be auditioning for the Town Choir, which is open to children entering grades 4 through 8 in the fall of 2010. This choir performs at various times throughout the year. Children from all economic and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
- Tuition for the Town Choir is $750 per year (September - May). Note: The voice lessons and music training that Town Choir members receive are valued at more than $3,000.
- Tuition includes: Three hour rehearsals each week. This time includes approximately 90 minutes of choral instruction and performance preparation, 30 minutes of music theory, 15 minutes of ear training, and 30 minutes of voice lessons (individual and group).
- Tuition will be payable in installments.
- Rehearsals for Town Choir will be held at a central location in Houston's Museum District from 2-5 pm on Sundays (except holidays), from September through April.
MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
- Sing with a clear tone to blend well with others.
- Sing in tune with an unchanged voice.
- Demonstrate a good sense of rhythm.
- Self-disciplined and attentive behavior.
- Positive attitude.
- Some music experience required for Town Choir.
- Commit to a one year membership, September- May.
PARENTS AND TEACHERS
To request an audition, download a Prospective Chorister Information form. Complete the form and email, fax or mail to HCC along with a $50 registration fee. The form and registration fee must be received in our office before we can schedule an appointment. Please do not come to an audition without an appointment time.
TOWN CHOIR AUDITION DAY PROCEDURES
- Sing the first stanza of My Country Tis of Thee.
- Sight read short rhythmic patterns. Sing several melodic patterns dictated on the piano.
- Sing ascending and descending scales with the piano to check range.