Phase 1: Fully Remote
Training Choir: 30 minute small group sessions
Group AT – 9:00-9:30
Group BT – 9:30-10:00
Repertory Chorus: 60 minute small group sessions
Group AR – 10:00-11:00
Group BR – 11:00-12:00
Once-a-month, students will meet as a FULL ENSEMBLE – specific dates to be shared with students at the beginning of the semester.
When these Full Ensemble Rehearsals take place, the schedule will take place as follows:
Training Choir: 50 minutes – 9:00-9:50
Repertory Chorus: 90 minutes – 10:00-11:30
Phase 2: Hybrid/Blended In-Person Rehearsals
Each choir will be split into two groups (depending on numbers), Group A and Group B. These small groups will alternate between rehearsing in-person and attending rehearsals remotely. Students in the remote group for the week would be required to attend and participate via Zoom which will be live during rehearsal. Students in the in-person group will be required to wear masks at all times during rehearsals as well as anywhere in the NSM building.
Phase 2 schedule will be as follows:
Training Choir: 9:00-9:50
Room Cleaning: 9:50-10:15
Repertory Chorus: 10:15-12:00
Phase 3: Full In-Person Rehearsals
All choir members will return for in-person rehearsals. The decision to return to such a rehearsal will be based on CDC guidelines as well as guidelines and best practices set forth by The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA.)
- 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 | February 6 – June 12, 2021
Director: Rachael Chagat | Tuition: $365 | Register now!
Repertory Chorus | ages 9-17
Saturdays 10:15am-12:00pm | February 6 – June 12, 2021
Director: Rachael Chagat | Tuition: $460 | 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. Virtual auditions for Repertory Chorus will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm. To schedule a 15-minute audition, please email choirs@newschoolofmusic.org.