Choir III Cantabile

Grades 7-9

Mondays: 6:20 pm - 8:20 pm

at Scarborough Bluffs United Church from mid-September to mid-May

Prerequisites: Must audition prior to entry, including current Choir II singers, unless exempted by conductor. Must have completed A Young Singer’s Journey book V (new singers may be given an adjusted timeline).

Performances: Participation in December and May main stage concerts with all choir levels and guest musicians. Additional performances may be added (typically a late Fall and early Spring performance with other choirs). Participation in the annual Senior Treble Festival with other choirs from Southern Ontario. 

Program description: Choir III is the main performing ensemble of the award-winning Bach Children's Chorus. Participants are expected to have a strong musical background through the BCC (or other choir) program and will sing a wide variety (and a large quantity!) of choral music including a capella and accompanied pieces in three or more parts. Team-building retreat days in September and January and participation in local events are also a key feature of this program. Participation in the sight-singing program is mandatory and built into the rehearsals and through weekly 15-minute small group Zoom lessons. Weekly music homework assignments help singers build skills and confidence. Choir III emphasizes performance excellence through choral music.

Conductors: Charissa Bagan and Sarah Buisman, supported by choral assistants and rehearsal pianist

Choir III Cantabile tuition (including retreat days): 

Registration fee is $1,250* (pay in full by e-Transfer or cheque or request an instalment plan)

*plus materials and fundraising