The 2024-25 program will commence on September 17th, 2024** and then proceed weekly, roughly following the school calendar through to May. The choir will break for the holiday season in December, and then resume again in early January.

The choir is open to all children and youth between the ages of 8-16. No prior singing or choral experience is required. Note, however, that our programming is ambitious and our aspirations high. Laurelle is passionate about providing our young singers with a challenge while ensuring that each singer feels supported. Prior to the first rehearsal, Laurelle will meet with each singer prior individually to gauge starting ability and level of comfort. There will be opportunities for individual parts in the music. Prompt arrival at rehearsals and consistent attendance is expected of everyone.

Schedule for Tuesday Rehearsals

• 5:45 – Arrival for rehearsal which will begin promptly at 6:00.
• 6:00 – 7:30 – Rehearsal.  Each rehearsal will contain a 10-15 minute break for the singers to get to know each other and/or rest.
• 7:30 – Singers are dismissed.

Performances

There will be at least two recitals, one in December and one in May. A few additional Saturday rehearsals will be scheduled prior to each recital. Notification of these rehearsals will be given several weeks in advance.

Fees

The fee is $300 for the full program. Please note, however, that this program is intended for all who wish to participate. If the fee is prohibitory, please contact us, and we will make alternate arrangements. Fees will be collected in the first few weeks of October. We do this to ensure that families who are undecided about the program in September have the opportunity to participate in a couple rehearsals prior to making a commitment.

Family discount (i.e., two or more children enrolled) $250/child.

**Note that, although the rehearsals will start on the 17th, we will still be accepting new registrations through to the end of September, and we encourage all who are interested to make inquiries at any point during the program. We are happy to discuss the possibility of additional points of entry.