The Vision of the Choral Program at New School of Music:
- To create literate musicians and instill artistic excellence through choral music.
- To provide its members with a broad experience of choral singing through music from different time periods, cultures, and genres.
- To foster musical independence, leadership, self-confidence, teamwork, discipline, and commitment in all singers.
- To enrich the lives of singers from all cultural and economic backgrounds.
Training Choir | ages 5-8
Saturdays 9:00-9:50am | September 15, 2018 – January 19, 2019
Director: Rachael Chagat | Tuition: $360 | Register now!
Singers will be introduced to the fundamentals of choral singing with focus on building the necessary skills of pitch-matching, listening, and rhythm.
*This ensemble does NOT require an audition.
Repertory Chorus | ages 9-17
Saturdays 10:00-11:50am | September 15, 2018 – January 19, 2019
Director: Rachael Chagat | Tuition: $455 | Register now!
Emphasis in this ensemble will be on proper vocal technique, sight reading skills, aural training, and musicianship. Singers will explore and perform secular, sacred, and popular music as well as music from different cultures and genres. This ensemble will exhibit the highest level of music making and choral singing.
*Membership in this choir is by audition only. To schedule an audition time, please contact our office by phone at 617-492-8105 or email info@newschoolofmusic.org.
“I love choir because it feels like a family.” ~Ruby, age 10
“Choir is one place where I can be myself without judgment. The people are fun and everyone loves to sing.” ~ Julia, age 15
“The two things I love most about choir are that we sing really nice songs and everyone is so kind.” ~ Lyanne, age 9
“You get to meet new people and sing new songs!” Maisy, age 10