Choirs
Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) is committed to providing the youth of Greater Boston and beyond an opportunity to experience the transformative power of music. As a part of our regular programming, we offer ensembles at a variety of times, locations, and skill levels from September through May each year.
LEVEL: Training (Elementary)
Boston Children's Chorus offers six choirs at the training level. Training choirs are composed of treble voices in 1st through 5th grade. Weekly rehearsals highlight the fundamentals of group singing and musicianship skills, including healthy and confident vocal production, pitch matching, beginner ear training, and sight-reading. Singers at this level perform in unison and two-part songs.
Training choir singers meet once a week for 90 minutes. Rehearsals at this level are offered both during the week or on the weekend.
Below is the 2024-2025 schedule for BCC Training Choirs:
Jamaica Plain Training (1st-3rd grade) - Monday, 4:30-6:00 pm, Eliot Hall
South End Training (1st-3rd grade) - Saturday, 9:00-10:30 am, United South End Settlements
East Boston Training (1st-3rd grade) - Saturday, 9:00-10:30 am, ZUMIX
Dorchester Training II (4th-5th grade) - Saturday, 9:00-10:30 am, First Parish Dorchester
Brighton Training (1st-5th grade) - Saturday, 9:00-10:30 am, PSF Community Center
Hyde Park Training (1st-5th grade) - Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 pm, Menino Arts Center
LEVEL: Intermediate (Middle School)
Boston Children's Chorus offers two choirs at the intermediate level. Intermediate choirs are composed of treble voices from 6th through 8th grade. This level prepares singers to further develop independent aural skills, healthy vocal technique, music theory comprehension, and individual attentiveness. Singers at this level perform two to four-part choral pieces. At the intermediate advanced level, singers begin local tours and perform in partnership with affinity arts programs. Participation in Intermediate Advanced choirs requires a placement session. To schedule a placement session, please email us at info@bostonchildrenschours.org.
Rehearsals at this level are offered both during the week or on the weekend.
Below is the 2024-2025 schedule for BCC Intermediate Choirs:
Dorchester Intermediate (6th-8th grade) - Saturday, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, First Parish Dorchester
Roxbury Intermediate Advanced (6th-8th grade)
Monday, 5:00-6:30 pm, Roxbury Community College's Reggie Lewis Center
Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 pm, Roxbury Community College's Reggie Lewis Center
LEVEL: Upper (Middle School, High School)
Boston Children's Chorus offers three choirs at the upper level. The advanced choirs are open to singers in 7th through 12th grade. Participation in Concert Choir and Premier Choir requires a placement session. To schedule a placement session, please email us at info@bostonchildrenschours.org.
Recital Choir is a mixed voice (SAB) choir for singers from 7th through 12th grade. Singers receive intensive vocal and music theory training and performance practice. Recital Choir may have additional performance opportunities outside of BCC's self-produced concerts.
Recital Choir singers meet once a week for 2 hours and rehearse at Roxbury Community College's Reggie Lewis Center
Concert Choir is a treble voice (SSAA) choir of singers in 9th through 12th grade. Singers at this level perform complex choral repertoire, receiving intensive training in performance skills and music theory. Concert choir performances include regional tours and symphonic works in collaboration with local community partners. Participation in this ensemble requires a placement session.
Concert Choir singers meet twice a week for 2 hours each session and rehearse at Union Church.
Premier Choir is a mixed voice (SATB) choir for singers in 9th through 12th grade. This ensemble offers a stimulating, comprehensive, and demanding choral repertoire and requires an advanced level of musical skill. Premier Choir participates in local, national, and international tours. Participation in this ensemble requires a placement session.
Premier Choir meets twice a week for 2 hours each session. Premier Choirs Upper Voices rehearse at Union Church. Premier Choir Lower Voices rehearse at both Roxbury Community College’s Reggie Lewis Center and Union Church.
Below is the 2024-2025 schedule for BCC upper choirs:
Recital Choir (7th-12th grade)
Wednesday, 5:00-7:00 pm, Roxbury Community College's Reggie Lewis Center
Concert Choir (9th-12th grade)
Thursday, 5:00-7:00 pm, Union Church
Saturday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Union Church
Premier Choir - Upper Voices (9th-12th grade)
Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 pm, Union Church
Thursday, 5:00-7:00 pm, Union Church
Premier Choir - Lower Voices (9th-12th grade)
Wednesday, 5:00-7:00 pm, Roxbury Community College's Reggie Lewis Center
Thursday, 5:00-7:00 pm, Union Church
