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.
....................................................... 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