Choral Music Education

·Introduction to solfege

·Vowel unification and production

·Consonant articulation

·Pronunciation

·Vocal registers:  head voice, middle voice, chest voice

·Pitch matching & tonal memory

·Ear-training & listening skills

·Musical reading skills, phrasing, dynamics & tempo variation

Performance Techniques 

·Posture, stance and breathing technique

·Open, relaxed throat

·Mental focus and proper rehearsal technique

·Expressivity through facial expression and body movement

·Good manners & respect for others

·Introduction to foreign languages & poetry

The Choristers is a two-semester commitment.  First semester will start in August of 2012  and every Tuesday thereafter until the fall concert.  Second semester will begin in January of 2013 and every Tuesday thereafter until the Spring Concert.  Starting dates for each semester will be posted shortly.

Readiness checks are held each August and are used to determine the singer's placement in Choristers.  Interested students can register for a readiness check online for the upcoming season at Readiness Checks.

Tuition is $280 for a two-semester commitment and is nonrefundable.  Additional costs are for uniform, tickets to performances, and any desired professional photos, DVD or CD recordings.

Scholarships are available for Choristers members who qualify. All Scholarhsip applications should be received in lieu of payment  prior to or at the first scheduled rehearsal.  Please see Scholarship Form and Guidelines for additional details or request more information on a payment schedule for Choristers at the phone number and email address listed below. 

For more information about Choristers,

please call 841-0080 or email lawrencechoristers@gmail.com.