Singers

Tuition

Scholarship Application

Dolce: $40/month for 5 month commitment
Prelude: $50/month for 10 months (August-May)
Intermezzo: $60/month for 10 months (August-May)
Una Vocé: $80/month for 10 months (August-May)

10% sibling discount
Scholarships available. (see above)

Tuition Specifics

Prelude, Intermezzo, and Una Vocé

82 hours of instruction by three music educators in fun yet challenging rehearsals

Individualized music theory and aural skill classes; girls are assessed and advanced once mastery achieved; instruction is sequential and comprehensive

A minimum of 3 performances in beautiful venues and locations around Birmingham

Multiple community events/performances showcasing all choirs

Rehearsal materials (music, binders, audio recordings) for choristers to practice at home

Leadership opportunities for older girls to become section leaders and peer leaders for younger choristers

Measureable Results

1. Music Reading

Weekly theory classes teach singers music notation, rhythm, and how to navigate a musical score

Girls are taught with a sequential, comprehensive curriculum that allows individual progress and mastery with written assessments on each level

Mastery allows for advancement into more challenging choirs

2. Aural Skills

Solfege & Kodály system used to teach all levels of aural ability

Choristers develop aural skills by group and individual instruction

Weekly instruction of sight-reading, intervals, and harmonic recognition

3. Confidence, Composure and Poise

Prelude choir (K-3rd grade) teaching stage presence, concert etiquette, and how to remain composed on stage during a concert

Girls learn to have confidence in their own singing and performance in the safety of a group environment

Every singer is equally valued, needed, and responsible

Girls experience the joy of being a part of something bigger than themselves

As girls perform, they find worth and value in the beauty of the song

Performance anxiety lessens as girls share the stage with friends

Birmingham Girls Choir instills professionalism, excellence, and empowers girls with knowledge of how to perform well and consistently use their voices in a beautiful, healthy manner

4. Consideration

Birmingham Girls Choir staff teaches girls to be respectful and thoughtful of others

Girls are challenged to find meaning in the texts/lyrics and thoughtfully approach the performance nuances of every song

Collaborative concerts with choirs from other countries expose girls to other cultures and learn about the world

Multi-cultural songs introduce singers to places around the world and allow them to thoughtfully consider these places and societies through their music

5. Commitment to Excellence

Birmingham Girls Choir performs high-quality choral music and engages singers in rehearsals that challenge and grow their musical ability and focus

Rehearsals are safe learning environments that allow girls to excel in maturity of choral tone, balance, intonation, diction, and musicality

Birmingham Girls Choir has performed in national festivals, state conferences, operas, and ballets

6. Accountability & Leadership

Birmingham Girls Choir requires singers to maintain a music binder, rehearse at home with tracks, give 100% in each rehearsal, and learn/study music theory

As girls advance in musicianship, they become mentors to younger singers, helping them to master concepts and aural skills

Girls are tasked to speak at concerts, reading text and often introducing songs

Girls are allowed to individually audition for solos and small ensemble performances

7. Community & Relations

Birmingham Girls Choir performs annually throughout the city: nursing homes, hospitals, seasonal events, and churches

Birmingham Girls Choir has performed National Anthem at Barons baseball games, Samford and UAB baseball games, UA gymnastics meets, and the Harlem Globetrotters game in B’ham

Birmingham Girls Choir performs collaborative concerts with B’ham Boys Choir and other regional choirs/arts organizations in our area

Birmingham Girls Choir started first satellite rehearsal in North Jefferson county to service girls in that area, with hopes of expanding to inner city schools and satellites around the city

Scholarship Application