Sing With Us!
Thank you for your interest in singing with Vivace!
Our 2025 fall semester began on Monday, August 25. For specific information about our choir levels, please take a look at our ensemble descriptions.
Vivace’s process for new singers is multi-faceted. Singers can either:
- Attend a Trial Class to test out our program, using the ensemble descriptions linked above as a guide. Reach out to us to schedule a Trial Class.
- Participate in a 1:1 Placement Appointment to make sure that the singer is placed in the “Just Right” ensemble for their age and ability level. Placement Appointments are not required for singers ages 7 and under - students of this age should visit our Primo ensemble. For singers ages 8 and up, a recommendation for registration will be made after the Placement Appointment.
- This step in our process may be waived after a Trial Class if the instructor feels that they are ready to join the ensemble after their visit.
Placement Appointments
All new singers age 8 and up are encouraged to participate in an in-person 1:1 placement with our Executive Artistic Director. Singers who are age 6 and 7 can enroll immediately in our Primo choir, and families should email us for information about registration. Vivace's placements are a relaxed and friendly way for the director to find the best fit for new singers in one of our chorus levels.
What happens at a placement appointment?
- Singers interested in our Training Choirs (age 8 through grade 5) will be asked to echo rhythm and melodic patterns and sing a simple song. Older singers may be asked to read music as well.
- Singers interested in our Performing Choirs (grade 6 and up) will be asked to sing a song of their choice and sight-read.
For any additional questions, or to schedule an appointment, please reach out to Executive Artistic Director, Kristina Nakagawa: artistic@vivaceyouthchorus.org; or to be notified about updates to our program, please click the button below.
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