Grades 9–12
Chamber Choir is an auditioned advanced performing choir that builds on fundamentals learned in Carol and Concert Choirs. In addition, singers:
- sing SATB as well as three- and four-part men’s and women’s ensemble pieces
- continue to develop and deepen music literacy in small group musicianship classes, through at-home practice, and during rehearsals: vocal independence, score analysis, dissonant intervals, and masterclass opportunities
- participate in a multi-day stateside or international tour
Men’s Ensemble (grades 9 – 12)
Men’s Ensemble is for singers who are members of the Chamber Choir. The ensemble nurtures and promotes singing for the changing and changed male voice and performs a diverse repertoire ranging from unison to four-part harmony. Typically, in the spring semesters, eighth grade male singers are invited to participate in one or two songs with Men’s Ensemble.
Women’s Ensemble (grades 9 – 12)
Women’s Ensemble is for singers who are members of the Chamber Choir. The ensemble nurtures and promotes singing for the developing female voice and performs a diverse repertoire ranging from unison to four-part harmony.
Select Ensemble (grades 8 – 12)
Select Ensemble (potential dependent on interest and skill) is for singers who are members of an MCCL choir with strong independent musical learning skills who are motivated by the challenge of singing a small ensemble repertoire at a high-performance level. Auditions required.
Duration
Late August through early May with a break in December
Time
Chamber Choir meets Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
60 – 90 minutes of weekly at home practice
Location
Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Lancaster
Tuition
Six installments of $90 + registration and uniform fees +$20 music theory book fee, as well as participation in two whole choir fundraisers
Tuition Assistance is available. MCCL desires for all singers to participate in choir and works creatively with each family if finances are a barrier.
Additional child: same rate as Carol Choir singers (elementary)
MCCL helps me develop singing, a skill you can use your whole life. I enjoy meeting other Christian young people in choir. MCCL supports the church in a direct way. I use the gifts nurtured in choir to help lead worship at my church.”
Singer, Chamber Choir