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Children’s Chorus (grades 3-4)

The Tri-County Children’s Chorus is a treble choral ensemble that brings together enthusiastic young singers in grades 3-4 from Wayne, Ashland, and Holmes counties. Students are placed in this ensemble through individual voice placements prior to the start of rehearsals. A voice placement provides the director with the opportunity to get to know each student, their voice, and their musical skills. The Children’s Chorus rehearses once a week on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-6:50pm and performs 2 concerts per year. Emphasis will be placed on developing healthy vocal technique, 2-part choral singing, music literacy skills, and choral ensemble skills. Through participation in the children’s chorus, students will experience the joy of singing and develop skills to be lifelong independent choral musicians and supporters of the arts.

Youth Chorus (grades 5-8)

The Tri-County Youth Chorus is a mixed choral ensemble that brings together enthusiastic young singers in grades 5-8 from Wayne, Ashland, and Holmes counties. Male singers with unchanged, changing, or changed voices are encouraged to participate, and choral parts will be assigned to support healthy vocal development and individual success. Students are placed in this ensemble through individual voice placements prior to the start of rehearsals. A voice placement provides the director with the opportunity to get to know each student, their voice, and their musical skills. The Youth Chorus rehearses once a week on Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm-8:00pm and performs 2 concerts per year. Emphasis will be placed on developing healthy vocal technique, 3-part choral singing, music literacy skills, and choral ensemble skills. Through participation in the youth chorus, students will experience the joy of singing and develop skills to be lifelong independent choral musicians and supporters of the arts.

Chorus Staff:

• Alex Looney, Director
• Brent Schloneger, Pianist/Assistant Director
• Miette Schloneger, Chorus Manager

RETURNING STUDENTS (register by Tuesday, September 29):

• Step 1 – click here to complete the registration form
• Step 2 – see you at the first rehearsal on Tuesday, October 6!
• Tuition is $150 (includes concert shirt and all music/materials). Cash/check made payable to Tri-County ESC at the first rehearsal on Tuesday, October 6.

NEW STUDENTS (register + complete a voice placement by Tuesday, September 29):

• Step 1 – click here to complete the registration form
• Step 2 – click here to sign-up for a voice placement on Tuesday, September 22 or Tuesday, September 29
• Tuition is $150 for the year (includes concert shirt and all music/materials). Cash/check made payable to Tri-County ESC at the first rehearsal on Tuesday, October 6.

A voice placement is 10 minutes in length and provides a chance for the director to get to know each student, their voice, and their musical skills. Students should come prepared to sing My County Tis of Thee in F major from memory. Please see below for a practice recording and sheet music to help you prepare!

If you have any questions about the Children’s Chorus, please contact Miette Schloneger, Chorus Manager at mmschloneger@gmail.com or Alex Looney, Fine Arts Consultant, at tesc_alooney@tccsa.net.