Worcester Children’s Chorus has five choral ensembles, offering age-appropriate instruction for singers ranging in age from 8 through 18. Artistic staff place children appropriately based on their audition. In the younger choirs, there will be some age/grade overlap, based upon a child’s previous musical experiences.
Auditions are held at Assumption University. All children and youth ages 8-18 (min 3rd grade) interested in joining the choir are required to audition. Complete the Audition Form to schedule your audition. We offer spring, late summer and January audition dates and will also happily audition on request. An audition with our directors is an encouraging, low-key experience and an opportunity to meet our artistic staff. They take great care to ensure that each singer is placed in the ensemble that best suits their ability level so they can sing, shine, and soar!
Da Capo is the WCC’s entry-level choir for children in Grades 3 and 4. It is a friendly, non-competitive environment where each child develops healthy vocal habits, learns the basics of reading music, and learns to thrive in a musical community of friends. The Da Capo singers participate in 2-4 performances throughout the year.
The Young Artists ensemble is for children in Grades 5 and 6 who have completed a year in Da Capo, or who demonstrate the ability to sing at an intermediate level. It is a friendly, non-competitive environment where each child develops healthy vocal habits, learns to read music, and learns to thrive in a musical community of friends. The Young Artist singers participate in 2-4 performances throughout the year. *Runs when minimum enrollment met.
The Bel Canto ensemble is for students in Grades 7 and 8 who demonstrate the ability to sing at an intermediate level, or who have completed at least one year in the Young Artists choir. These singers build on their music literacy skills and continue to develop their individual voices. They also deepen their understanding of what it means to be part of a friendly, harmonious musical community. The Bel Canto singers participate in 3-6 performances throughout the year.
The Cantare ensemble is for students in High School who demonstrate a good deal of previous musical experience, a strong personal connection to music, and a commitment to rehearsing and performing challenging repertoire at a high level. Singers will develop their individual and choral vocal skills while mastering more difficult music across a variety of musical styles. The Cantare singers participate in 3-6 performances throughout the year.
The Baritone ensemble is open to students in Middle and High School who have changing voices. The changing voice is a developing instrument, and members will receive dedicated instruction on how to navigate this change. Singers are challenged to develop their individual and choral vocal skills while mastering more difficult musical repertoire across a variety of musical styles. The Baritones/Changing Voices singers participate in 3-6 performances throughout the year.
Fenway Park… London… Carnegie Hall… Montreal… WCC singers have performed around the US and internationally. These wonderful trips offer singers ages 12 and up the opportunity to explore new places and connect with broader musical communities here and abroad. Singers age 12 & up are headed to New Orleans to participate in the Crescent City Choral Festival in June 2023!
