When and where are classes held?
Classes are 45 minutes weekly, and students register each semester. For Fall 2008 at our San Francisco location, we have a Saturday 12:30 P.M., Saturday 1:30 P.M. and Monday 3:45 P.M. class. These classes take place at SFGC’s home, the Kanbar Performing Arts Center, which is located at 44 Page Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. We also have an East Bay class on Saturdays at 10:00 AM at the Mormon Temple, 4770 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA 94602.
When is registration?
The registration deadline is August 15, 2008. However, classes fill up very quickly, so please register early. Please note that Fall 2008 Monday class is full. Classes begin in early September.
How much is tuition?
Tuition is $300, which includes $25 nonrefundable deposit. Scholarship assistance is available.
Is there an audition?
No.
How are parents involved?
Parents are welcome to observe class, but are encouraged to let their daughters develop independently as well. Parents wishing to wait at the Chorus building may use the main-level lounge. A mid-semester classroom demonstration will be held for parents to ask questions and discover what the students are experiencing in class. A culminating performance and reception will be held on the final day of class. Please check the calendar for these important dates.
What happens when my daughter turns seven?
Girls may remain in Prep Chorus through age seven. At age seven, girls are invited to audition for the SFGC Chorus School. While participation in Prep Chorus provides an excellent foundation for further music study, it does not guarantee acceptance into the Chorus School, which is based on individual maturity and vocal ability, and gained through an audition process.
Is there a Prep Chorus uniform?
For weekly class, girls are to wear comfortable clothing that allows for stretching, dancing, standing, and sitting on the floor. For the mid-semester demonstration and final performance, all girls wear the Prep Chorus uniform, which includes:
• Prep Chorus T-shirt, tucked in
• Long blue jeans, plain design
• Close-toed shoes or sneakers
• Hair groomed and pulled away from the face
• No jewelry, make-up or nail polish
The Prep Chorus T-shirt costs $10.00 and orders are placed at registration.
For more information, please contact:
Zoë Rediger
Prep Chorus Registrar
zrediger@sfgirlschorus.org
(415) 863-1752 x321
