JOIN ALLEGRO...

Allegro is currently accepting registrations for its 2011-2012 season.  For
information on how to sign up your son or daughter, read below:

GRADES 2-3 (in 2011-2012) -- No audition is necessary to join Vivace, our
singing class for students in grades 2-3.  Students may register for one of the
three options below.  Click on the name of the class to register.

VIVACE WEST - Tuesdays -- 6:30-7:20pm, 190 South River Ridge Circle in Burnsville
                                                                     OR
VIVACE EAST - Thursdays -- 6:30-7:20pm, Rosemount United Methodist Church in Rosemount
                                                                   

For more information, email  office@allegroca.org.  Students are accepted on a
"first come, first served" basis as long as there is room in the class.  This past year,
Vivace filled up, so families are encouraged to sign up early.  Tuition for Vivace is
only $245 for the entire season (Sept-May).  A limited number of need-based
scholarships are available.

GRADES 4-6 (in 2011-2012) -- No audition is necessary to join Prima Voce, our
choir for students in grades 4-6.  Students may attend one of the three options
below.  Click on the name of the choir to register.  

PRIMA VOCE EAST - Thursdays -- 6:30-7:45pm, Rosemount United Methodist Church
                                                                      OR
PRIMA VOCE SOUTH - Mondays -- 6:30-7:45pm, St. John's Lutheran Church in Lakeville

Email Kari Douma at kdouma@allegroca.org if you wish to receive additional
information.  Tuition is $295 for the entire season (Sept-May).  A limited number
of need-based scholarships are available.

GRADES 7-8 (in 2011-2012) -- Students entering grades 7-8 need to audition
for placement into one of the two choir options below.  Students in grade 6 may
choose to audition for Bel Canto or simply register for Prima Voce (see above).  
The audition consists of basic vocalizations, range check, tonal memory and the
performance of "My Country 'Tis of Thee," verse one.  
Click here to download the
song.  No other piece of music needs to be prepared.

BEL CANTO EAST (grades 6-8) - Thursdays -- 6:30-8:00pm, Rosemount United Methodist
                                                                        OR
BEL CANTO SOUTH (grades 6-8) - Mondays -- 6:30-8:00pm, St. John's Lutheran Church in Lakeville

Email Greg Douma at artisticdirector@allegroca.org to set-up an audition or to
receive more information.  Tuition for Bel Canto is $325.  It covers the entire
season (Sept-May).

Singers' tuition covers membership in the Academy for the entire calendar year
(Sept.-Mayl) and covers director and accompanist fees, space rental, a T-shirt, a
folder with music & educational materials and access to rehearsal sound files.
There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available.  Families with
more than one child in Allegro qualify for a Family Benefit discount.  For more
detailed information, contact the Allegro Choral Academy at (952) 846-8585 or
email
office@allegroca.org.  You may also click here to download a scholarship
application.  More information may be found on the
Singer Info page.  These
schedules are subject to change.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING . . .

“I look forward to choir every week.”  -- Margot, grade 4

“It was the most wonderful experience in my life.  I am so happy I decided to sing
in this choir.”
– Maggie, grade 5

“Of all of my kids’ activities over the past 10 years, this is my favorite
‘spectator/audience event’ of all times as a parent!”
 
                                   -- Parent of two Allegro students

“Allegro has given our daughter the opportunity to learn challenging music and
sing foreign languages while at the same time having fun.”
 
                                   -- Jene’, parent of a 4th grader

“This is one of the few activities that [my daughter] loves to go to.  You run
perfectly on time and the communication between the Academy and the parents is
super.  Thanks!”   
-- Jill, mother of a 5th grader

“Through participating in Allegro Choral Academy, our daughter is expanding not
only her singing ability, but her understanding of how music can touch and
influence the lives of other people.”
 -- Eric & Chris, parents of 7th grader

“Every week my daughter looked forward to coming to sing.  [She] has learned so
much.  It was an extraordinary experience.”
 --Michele, parent of a 5th grader

“Allegro has been an amazing addition for our daughter.  The variety of music she
has learned, the friendships she has formed and the growth she has made from
this choral academy has been magnificent.”
 
                          -- Kelly & Mark, parents of a 7th grader
Allegro Choral Academy is a community-based organization that accepts members of all races, religions, ethnic or economic backgrounds.
P.O. Box 241325   |   Apple Valley MN 55124   |   Ph 952.846.8585