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Spectrum Choral Academy
Our Choirs
Children's CHorus (grades K-6)
Our Children's Chorus (grades K-6) is for kids who love to sing! No experience necessary – but all singers must be able to match pitch. Each rehearsal includes quality vocal instruction and music movement activities. Singers are exposed to songs in a variety of genres, languages, keys, tempos and styles in preparation for annual Christmas and Spring concerts. Music theory instruction is included in weekly breakout sessions. Children's Chorus singers participate in annual Christmas and Spring Concerts and the Youth Choir Festival NW, learning about 20 new choir songs each year.
Children's Chorus - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 4:45-6:15 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Three Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Youth Choir Festival NW with visiting choirs & guest conductor - Sunday, June 2 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (all day festival rehearsals & concert)
Tuition: $110 per month Sep-May ($120 per month for singers starting in January) *includes Youth Choir Festival NW participation in June!
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & Formal performance uniform ($75) and concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts).
Children's Chorus - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 4:45-6:15 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Three Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Youth Choir Festival NW with visiting choirs & guest conductor - Sunday, June 2 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (all day festival rehearsals & concert)
Tuition: $110 per month Sep-May ($120 per month for singers starting in January) *includes Youth Choir Festival NW participation in June!
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & Formal performance uniform ($75) and concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts).
Youth Chorus (grades 6-12)
Our Youth Chorus is for teens and young adults who have a passion for singing, open to singers in middle /high school. No choral experience necessary, but singers must be able to match pitch and have a desire to improve their vocal/music theory skills within a team environment. Each rehearsal includes advanced level vocal instruction working with music in a variety of genres, languages, keys, tempos and styles. A high volume of challenging and rewarding repertoire in 2-8 parts is learned and memorized each season. Music theory instruction is included in weekly breakout sessions. Youth Chorus singers participate in annual Christmas and Spring Concerts, Youth Choir Festival NW. Our week-long Honor Choir Camp and tours are optional (additional fee). Many of our Youth Chorus graduates have gone on to major in music in college, become music teachers, section leaders and professional musicians.
Youth Chorus - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5:45-7:45 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor.
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Three Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Youth Choir Festival NW with visiting choirs & Guest Conductor - Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (three days of festival rehearsals, social activities, dance party & concert)
Tuition: $140 per month Sep-May ($170 per month for singers starting in January) *includes Youth Choir Festival NW participation in June!
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & Formal performance uniform ($135) and concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts).
Youth Chorus - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5:45-7:45 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor.
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Three Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Youth Choir Festival NW with visiting choirs & Guest Conductor - Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (three days of festival rehearsals, social activities, dance party & concert)
Tuition: $140 per month Sep-May ($170 per month for singers starting in January) *includes Youth Choir Festival NW participation in June!
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & Formal performance uniform ($135) and concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts).
Ensemble
Select High School-College Singers - Meet our current Ensemble (click here!)
This advanced level vocal ensemble is designed for our most dedicated and passionate HS/college musicians. Ensemble singers rehearse and perform as part of Youth Chorus and/or Accord - and as leaders of Children's Chorus – functioning as role models, section leaders, vocal and instrumental soloists, theory teachers, rehearsal assistants, festival staff and camp counselors - in addition to their extra rehearsals and performances with Ensemble.
Expectations: advanced musician, solo quality voice, ages 14-22, 1 year minimum Spectrum Youth Chorus experience, mature role model behavior at all Spectrum events, advanced music theory/note reading/sight singing skills, good rehearsal & concert attendance. A limited number of singers will be selected for Ensemble each year. Talk with Stephanie if you are interested.
Ensemble - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor.
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Three Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Youth Choir Festival NW with visiting choirs & Guest Conductor - Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (three days of festival rehearsals, social activities, dance party & concert)
Tuition: $140 per month Sep-May ($170 per month for singers starting in January) *includes Youth Choir Festival NW participation in June!
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & Formal performance uniform ($135) and concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts).
*HS Seniors/College Ensemble singers – talk with Stephanie about working student opportunities in exchange for tuition.
This advanced level vocal ensemble is designed for our most dedicated and passionate HS/college musicians. Ensemble singers rehearse and perform as part of Youth Chorus and/or Accord - and as leaders of Children's Chorus – functioning as role models, section leaders, vocal and instrumental soloists, theory teachers, rehearsal assistants, festival staff and camp counselors - in addition to their extra rehearsals and performances with Ensemble.
Expectations: advanced musician, solo quality voice, ages 14-22, 1 year minimum Spectrum Youth Chorus experience, mature role model behavior at all Spectrum events, advanced music theory/note reading/sight singing skills, good rehearsal & concert attendance. A limited number of singers will be selected for Ensemble each year. Talk with Stephanie if you are interested.
Ensemble - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor.
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Three Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Youth Choir Festival NW with visiting choirs & Guest Conductor - Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (three days of festival rehearsals, social activities, dance party & concert)
Tuition: $140 per month Sep-May ($170 per month for singers starting in January) *includes Youth Choir Festival NW participation in June!
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & Formal performance uniform ($135) and concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts).
*HS Seniors/College Ensemble singers – talk with Stephanie about working student opportunities in exchange for tuition.
Spectrum accord
Adults (ages 18+): Spectrum Accord - Learn more about Accord (click here!)
Accord early 12c “come into agreement” “be in harmony”
from common Latin “be of one heart”
Calling all adults who love music, community and trying new things! We believe all humans can – and should – sing together, experiencing the joyful power of uniting voices in harmony. Accord started in April 2023 as a 5-week singing experience for adults, inspired by The Village Green Project. We plan to continue this opportunity on a weekly basis from September-May. No auditions / no previous music experience necessary. Practice links and recordings will be provided for self study. Spectrum Choral Academy parents & alumni are encouraged to participate. Experienced singers are invited to help lead sections and teach harmonies. Our artistic staff and Ensemble singers will help teach melodies and harmonies through exposure/immersion. We can also provide music theory materials for those wishing to improve their note reading skills. Accord will participate in our annual Christmas and Spring Concerts.
Accord - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor.
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Two Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Tuition: $75 per month Sep-May
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts). Accord provides their own solid black formal performance attire.
Accord early 12c “come into agreement” “be in harmony”
from common Latin “be of one heart”
Calling all adults who love music, community and trying new things! We believe all humans can – and should – sing together, experiencing the joyful power of uniting voices in harmony. Accord started in April 2023 as a 5-week singing experience for adults, inspired by The Village Green Project. We plan to continue this opportunity on a weekly basis from September-May. No auditions / no previous music experience necessary. Practice links and recordings will be provided for self study. Spectrum Choral Academy parents & alumni are encouraged to participate. Experienced singers are invited to help lead sections and teach harmonies. Our artistic staff and Ensemble singers will help teach melodies and harmonies through exposure/immersion. We can also provide music theory materials for those wishing to improve their note reading skills. Accord will participate in our annual Christmas and Spring Concerts.
Accord - Now registering for 2023-24 Season!
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM Sep-May at Harbor Covenant Church, 4901 Gustafson DR NW, Gig Harbor.
Click for FULL SCHEDULE
Two Formal Concerts:
Christmas Concert - Saturday, December 9 at Kilworth Chapel, UPS, Tacoma (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 3PM & 7PM concerts)
Spring Concert - May 2024 at Chapel Hill Church *date TBD soon (all day - morning dress rehearsal, 2:30 PM concert)
Tuition: $75 per month Sep-May
Additional Expenses: $50 non-refundable registration fee (for music & materials), T-shirt ($15) & concert tickets (for family/friends attending concerts). Accord provides their own solid black formal performance attire.
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