Allegro resumes its choir classes for students in grades 2-8 in September. For information on how to sign up your son or daughter, read below:
Grades 2-3 (in 2010-2011) -- No audition is necessary to join Vivace, our singing class for students entering grades 2-3. Simply email office@allegroca.org for registration information. Registrations must be made no later than August 31, 2010. Students are accepted on a "first come, first served" basis as long as there is room in the class. Tuition for Vivace is only $215 for the entire season (Sept- May). The class meets in Rosemount on Thursday evenings.
Grades 4-6 (in 2010-2011) -- Students entering grades 4-6 need to audition for the Prima Voce choir. Email Kari at kdouma@allegroca.org to set up an audition time. 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. Students who are selected for this choir may choose to attend one of two sites: Prima Voce East rehearses in Rosemount on Thursday evenings; Prima Voce West meets in Savage on Tuesday evenings. The two classes combine as one choir for concerts. Tuition for Prima Voce is $275 for the entire season (Sept-May).
Grades 7-8 (in 2010-2011) -- Students entering grades 7-8 need to audition for the Bel Canto choir. Email Greg at gdouma@allegroca.org to set up an audition time. 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 meets in Rosemount on Thursday evenings. Tuition is $295 for the entire season (Sept-May).
Singers' tuition covers membership in the Academy for the entire calendar year (Sept.-May) and covers director and accompanist fees, space rental, a T-shirt, a folder with music and 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. ...................................................... ....................................................... 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