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    In this class participants will learn about the history of the Afro-Peruvian Cajon (wooden box drum), and will learn to play Afro-Peruvian rhythms on the Cajon. The Afro-Peruvian Cajon has become a symbol of identity and cultural pride for Peruvians. Currently it is the most popular instrument in Peru, practically every family on the Peruvian coast has a Cajon at home that is part of their celebrations. Furthermore, we can recognize the versatility of this instrument that has allowed it to successfully position itself in world music, being one of the most used alternatives in the percussion sets of various artists Instruments: Cajon (percussion) Musical Styles: Afro-Peruvian Ages: Adults and older teens Prerequisites: In the 6:15 section, prior experience playing the cajon and reading Latin rhythms is required. No prior experience is required for the 7:45 class. Teacher: Pierr Padilla Cajons will be provided during class sessions. If students have their own cajon, they are welcome to bring it! Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    Learn chords, simple strums, and tuning in a fun, relaxed group setting. You’ll be introduced to the basic elements of rhythm and harmony that will help you to play music right away! Guitar 1 is for the absolute beginner.Students will learn:Basic open position chords: A, D, E, G, C, Am, Em, A7, B7, D7, E7, G7Basic strums in 4/4 and 3/4 timeI-IV-V tunes in A, D, G, and EKnowledge of how to read a “lead sheet”The desire to keep playingAges: Adults and older teens (high school students) Instruments: Guitar Musical Styles: Diverse, based on participant interests Prerequisites: none Instructor: Dylan DiMartini Size: 4-6 studentsThis class prepares you for Guitar Group Class - Learning Songs, Bluegrass Jam, Blues Workshop and other Group Guitar and Mixed Instrument ensemblesStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    Learn beginning vocal technique and interpretive skills in a fun group setting. You’ll gain experience learning to sing in healthy ways by focusing on body alignment, breath management, and vowel formation. This class will support a student’s process in stylistically interpreting a piece of music through additional research and study. Topics and activities for classes include exploring the singing apparatus, vocalizing with exercises using scales and arpeggios, interpreting music and text, developing stage presence, and working with a collaborative pianist or backing track. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Musical Styles: All styles are welcome Prerequisites: Students must be prepared to learn and memorize music and text Instructors: Michael Mohammed, Nicole Lumetta, Nena Aldaz Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling. This class prepares you for Vocal Harmony Workshop, Anything Goes Chorus, Great Songs of Soul and R&B, Gospel Vocal Ensemble and/or other mixed instrument ensembles that include vocals.
    Whether you are an advanced beginner or an accomplished amateur musician, CMC’s chamber music program offers an opportunity to develop your musicianship and technique as well as the chance to play with others. Groups are composed of three to five students of compatible levels. Advanced beginners and intermediate students will focus on developing basic ensemble skills, intonation, tone quality, and rhythmic accuracy. Advanced students will study important aspects of ensemble playing, including interpretation and performance techniques. For those who are new to music we have an Intro to Chamber Music class to learn the various ways chamber musicians communicate, listening tuning and ensemble skills necessary for a successful chamber experience. Groups are formed for students of varying degrees of experience and can include piano, strings, and winds musicians This is a great opportunity to create lasting friendships as well as great performing groups! Pre-formed groups are highly encouraged! Ensembles who would like to perform will have the opportunity to sign up for a regular CMC recital. Ages: Adults, Older Teens (high school students) Instruments: All and voice Musical Styles: All Prerequisites: Students should have at least two years of experience playing their instrument. Placement auditions for new students take place at the beginning of each quarter in order to create groups who play at similar levels. Beginning students should be familiar with key signature with up to three sharps and flats, and basic rhythms including eighth notes. Class size: 3–5 students Instructors: Josepha Fath, Diane Grubbe, Leo Baluk, Michaela Overall, Monika Gruber Gibbons, Katrina Wreede, Shirley Wong-Frentzel, Ben Snellings, Lilia Zheltova Location, Day, and Time: Mission District Branch OR Richmond District Branch. Hour-long rehearsals/coachings are scheduled based on mutual availability.Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.For more information, please contact: Katrina Wreede, Chamber Music Coordinator: kwreede@sfcmc.org Online signup for this class is unavailable. Please fill out the Chamber Music Inquiry Form to get started.
    Children discover their voices and learn to sing with a group in the Children’s Chorus. Students are introduced to musical skills to become careful listeners, better singers, and build confidence in an environment that emphasizes cooperation, teamwork and fun. With a patient and supportive approach to learning music, children are encouraged to express themselves and develop a lifelong love of singing. No experience is required to sing in this free chorus. Ages: Children ages 8-12 Instrument: Voices of all ranges Musical Styles: Popular, jazz, multicultural folk, show tunes, originals Prerequisites: A strong desire to sing and families committed to supporting their children’s experience Instructor: Beth Wilmurt Tuition for the Children's Chorus is fully covered by a scholarship grant, making it free to students. There is a $15 quarterly registration fee. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.
    Sing your favorite soul and R&B songs in a classroom setting and then performing those songs at an end-of-quarter concert! This is a workshop-style class taught by Bay Area vocal master Clif Payne in which students learn their favorite Soul/R&B songs as both soloists and background singers. Songs will include the genre's classic songs from back-in-the-day represented by artists such as Sam Cook, Aretha, Sly & The Family Stone, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson to today's current hits as represented by artists such as Victoria Monet, GIVEON, Kehlani, Khalid and Daniel Caesar.Not familiar with Soul/R&B? Not a problem! This class will not only define Soul/R&B, but class will also show how it continues to influence all of pop music—we'll even transform your favorite pop song into a soul or R&B song. A special focus will be on artists who are redefining Soul and R&B by mixing their songs with pop, electronic dance, jazz, neo-soul and hip-hop. That will include artists such as SZA, Leon Thomas, PARTYNEXTDOOR and the K-pop/R&B scene.Students will learn proper warm-up exercises and vocal technique, ensemble singing, vocal improvisation, harmony, microphone technique, performance presentation and song interpretation. Clif will also help you find the appropriate keys for your songs and utilize your own individual abilities and personality as style enhancers. You are welcome to bring your favorite Soul/R&B accompaniment recordings. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Musical Styles: Classic Soul and R&B Prerequisites: The ability to read music or play an instrument is not necessary (Your voice is an instrument!), but students should have the ability to sing a melody and hear harmony. Instructor: Clif PayneStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    Bring your voice and explore the magic of harmony-making! In this class students will pair up to sing in duets or trios and focus on vocal blend and harmony. Each class session will include vocal warm ups, exercises related to interval training and listening to adjust pitch, tone to create a strong blend with vocal partners. At times the class will sing as a full ensemble, but students will work on pieces in small groups to develop being able to hear their voice blending with someone else. This class is a great opportunity for beginning singers to build skills for larger ensemble and choral singing. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Voice Musical Styles: Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Showtunes, Singer/songwriter, and more Prerequisites: Ability to match pitch and hold your own part against other harmonies. Instructor: Beth Wilmurt Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC’s registration policies before enrolling.
    This class provides a fun space to learn and improve your skills by working on various songs with different strums and finger picks, as well as options for learning blocks for lead guitar. For students interested in singing and playing at the same time, there will be opportunities to sing and play. There are hundreds of tunes to learn at every skill level. This class is for adult students who have learned just a few chords or used to play years ago. We will also cover the basics of reading tablature (TAB). Ages: Adults and older teens (high school students) Instruments: Guitar Musical Styles: Diverse, based on participant interests Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of chords Instructor: Sandy Brassard, Erik Pearson, Dylan DiMartini Size: 4-6 students Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    This exciting program offers young students a chance to explore improvisation, singing and acting together in a fun, supportive environment. Community Music Center is proud to partner with Pacific Singers & Actors Workshop to offer this class. Anyone with curiosity and a willingness to try something new is welcome. Actors, vocalists and instrumentalists and those excited by musical theater are welcome! Ages: 11–14 Instruments: voice - instrumentalists are welcome to bring their instrument. Musical Styles: musical theater Prerequisites: Any 11–14 year old with curiosity and a willingness to try something new is welcome. Instructors: Ruby Day and Curt Branom Tuition: This class has no tuition or registration fee. Class does not run in summer. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.
    These classes offer a supportive and fun environment for students to learn guitar fundamentals and begin creating music in folk, pop, and rock styles. This program prepares students for private lessons or for CMC’s popular Rock & Pop Band. Level 1: Students will learn open-position chords, basic melody lines, and songs using the guitar's top three strings notes on the musical staff. This class prepares students for Level 2. Level 2: Students will go deeper into playing melodies, playing strumming patterns over standard chord progressions, and learning rhythms. Prerequisites: Students entering in level 2 must demonstrate an understanding of Major chords in open position; please fill out the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. This class prepares students for Guitar Ensemble for Youth: Learning Songs Musical Styles: Folk, rock, pop and world music Class Size: Maximum 5 students Instructor: Dylan DiMartini Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.
    Explore the vibrant and varied styles of Latin percussion in a fun group environment. This course is designed to introduce students to Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and the importance of staying in the groove with interlocking rhythms. Students will learn the basic parts on conga drums, drawing from a range of folkloric and popular musical styles including tumbao, bolero, guaguancó, merengue, cumbia, rumba columbia and samba. No experience is necessary to participate! Percussion instruments will be provided. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Musical Styles: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms Prerequsites: No experience necessary, but previous drumming or musical experience is welcomed. Instructor: Robert Lopez Size: 4-6 students This class prepares students for ensemble playing in classes like Cuban Charanga Ensembles or Latin Jazz Ensembles. Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    These fun group classes will jumpstart your child’s musical journey, introducing beginners to the joys of music-making, musical concepts, and fundamentals of piano playing. Through social, play-centered group lessons, both parents and students will learn to develop their musical abilities, build at-home practice routines, and prepare for their next phase of study, from private lessons to playing with others. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in these classes for consecutive quarters and complete the program to prepare for private lessons or study on another instrument. Level 1: Students will learn proper piano posture and hand position, note names and values in both hands, and simple songs—including "Ode to Joy!" This class prepares students for Level 2. Level 2: Students will learn to read notes and rests on the musical staff, as well as steps and skips in both hands. Level 2 Prerequisites: Students entering Level 2 should be able to complete the Level 1 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. This class prepares students for Level 3Level 3: Students will learn to play bass notes, open chords, and five-finger scales. Level 3 Prerequisites: Students entering in Level 3 should be able to complete Level 2 learning benchmarks above; please fill out the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. This class prepares students for private lessons.Ages: Children ages 5–10 Instructors: Zahra Rothschild, Irene Giovannetti, Joshua Saulle Requirements: A piano method book will be a required purchase. All classes use Piano Adventures Primer Level Lesson Book and Piano Adventures Primer Level Theory Book. Students should bring books to their first class. Students ages 5–6 years will require a parent or caregiver to attend each student as a study buddy. Please check the class details to see if this is required for your class. See more piano classes and explore sequential learning opportunities in the CMC Sparks Program here.Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.Online registration is not available for all CMC Sparks classes. The available classes are labeled "Register Now."
    Designed for the adult beginner, this hands-on class will introduce you to the joy of playing the piano, demystifying musical language and notation into easy-to-understand concepts you can bring to the keyboard right away! Students will focus on building a strong foundation in piano, all in a fun and supportive classroom atmosphere with other beginning students. Concepts addressed in this class will include:Developing physical ease and facility at the piano through basic keyboard techniqueReading and performing musical notation, understanding rhythm and pitchDeveloping the beginning skills needed to play and compose music of all styles, including jazz, classical, and popA piano method book will be used in this class. It is highly recommended to purchase this book to bring to the first class. Supplementary materials will also be used. Level 1: This level focuses on the fundamentals of beginning piano including piano posture, hand position, note names and values in both hands, music notation, chord playing, and musical form This class prepares students for Level 2. Level 2 This level continues with note reading, music theory, and more advanced piano techniques such as chord inversions, new time signatures, 16th-note rhythms, pedaling, and major and minor scales. It also focuses on playing with lead sheets of familiar songs. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 2 should be able to complete the Level 1 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. Level 3 This level continues with more advanced piano techniques, building on the material introduced in Level 2. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 3 should be able to complete the Level 2 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Piano Class size: 4–6 students Instructors: Irene Giovannetti, Zahra Rothschild, Julia Grizell, Joshua Saulle We recommend that students have a weighted-action keyboard or piano to practice on at home within the first week of study. For recommendations on obtaining an instrument in your area, please feel free to contact our team! CMC students also receive 10 free hours of studio time at CMC each quarter. Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    Designed for the adult beginner, this hands-on class will introduce you to the joy of playing the piano, demystifying musical language and notation into easy-to-understand concepts you can bring to the keyboard right away! Students will focus on building a strong foundation in piano, all in a fun and supportive classroom atmosphere with other beginning students. Concepts addressed in this class will include:Developing physical ease and facility at the piano through basic keyboard techniqueReading and performing musical notation, understanding rhythm and pitchDeveloping the beginning skills needed to play and compose music of all styles, including jazz, classical, and popA piano method book will be used in this class. It is highly recommended to purchase this book to bring to the first class. Supplementary materials will also be used. Level 1: This level focuses on the fundamentals of beginning piano including piano posture, hand position, note names and values in both hands, music notation, chord playing, and musical form This class prepares students for Level 2. Level 2: This level continues with note reading, music theory, and more advanced piano techniques such as chord inversions, new time signatures, 16th-note rhythms, pedaling, and major and minor scales. It also focuses on playing with lead sheets of familiar songs. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 2 should be able to complete the Level 1 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience.Level 3: This level continues with more advanced piano techniques, building on the material introduced in Level 2. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 3 should be able to complete the Level 2 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Piano Class size: 4–6 students Instructors: Irene Giovannetti, Joshua Saulle We recommend that students have a weighted-action keyboard or piano to practice on at home within the first week of study. For recommendations on obtaining an instrument in your area, please feel free to contact our team! CMC students also receive 10 free hours of studio time at CMC each quarter. Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    These fun group classes will jumpstart your child’s musical journey, introducing beginners to the joys of music-making, musical concepts, and fundamentals of piano playing. Through social, play-centered group lessons, both parents and students will learn to develop their musical abilities, build at-home practice routines, and prepare for their next phase of study, from private lessons to playing with others. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in these classes for consecutive quarters and complete the program to prepare for private lessons or study on another instrument. Level 1: Students will learn proper piano posture and hand position, note names and values in both hands, and simple songs—including Ode to Joy! This class prepares students for Level 2. Level 2: Students will learn to read notes and rests on the musical staff, as well as steps and skips in both hands. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 2 should be able to complete the Level 1 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience.This class prepares students for Level 3Level 3: Students will learn to play bass notes, open chords, and five-finger scales. Prerequisites: Students entering in Level 3 should be able to complete Level 2 learning benchmarks above; please fill out the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. This class prepares students for private lessons.Ages: Children ages 5–10 Instructors: Zahra Rothschild, Irene Giovannetti Requirements: A piano method book will be a required purchase. All classes use Piano Adventures Primer Level Lesson Book and Piano Adventures Primer Level Theory Book. Students should bring books to their first class. Students ages 5–6 years will require a parent or caregiver to attend each student as a study buddy. Please check the class details to see if this is required for your class. See more piano classes and explore sequential learning opportunities in the CMC Sparks Program here. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!
    Designed for the adult beginner, this hands-on class will introduce you to the joy of playing the piano, demystifying musical language and notation into easy-to-understand concepts you can bring to the keyboard right away! Students will focus on building a strong foundation in piano, all in a fun and supportive classroom atmosphere with other beginning students. Concepts addressed in this class will include:Developing physical ease and facility at the piano through basic keyboard techniqueReading and performing musical notation, understanding rhythm and pitchDeveloping the beginning skills needed to play and compose music of all styles, including jazz, classical, and popA piano method book will be used in this class. It is highly recommended to purchase this book to bring to the first class. Supplementary materials will also be used. Level 1 This level focuses on the fundamentals of beginning piano including piano posture, hand position, note names and values in both hands, music notation, chord playing, and musical form This class prepares students for Level 2. Level 2 This level continues with note reading, music theory, and more advanced piano techniques such as chord inversions, new time signatures, 16th-note rhythms, pedaling, and major and minor scales. It also focuses on playing with lead sheets of familiar songs. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 2 should be able to complete the Level 1 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience.Level 3 This level continues with more advanced piano techniques, building on the techniques introduced in Level 2. Prerequisites: Students entering Level 3 should be able to complete the Level 2 learning benchmarks above; please complete the prerequisite form to describe the student’s experience. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Piano Class size: 4–6 students Instructors: Irene Giovannetti, Joshua Saulle We recommend that students have a weighted-action keyboard or piano to practice on at home within the first week of study. For recommendations on obtaining an instrument in your area, please feel free to contact our team! CMC students also receive 10 free hours of studio time at CMC each quarter. Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    This group class teaches kids musical skills through rhythm games, singing, creative movement, dancing, musical play, and the use of instruments. These music lessons give fun, positive, and successful musical experiences to children, inspiring a lifelong love of music.Children are introduced to the musical instruments of the symphony orchestras (percussion, brass, strings, and woodwinds) and other musical traditions, while experimenting with how the instruments make the sounds that become music. Together with the experience of making music, dancing and singing, your child will learn some basic musical vocabulary and concepts: tone, rhythm, (beat, tempo).Music for Children teaches important musical skills in a supportive group environment, easing the way to success in private music lessons. Ages: Children ages 4–7 Instrument: Orff instruments, such as xylophones, unpitched percussion, and hand drums (provided), voice Prerequisites: NoneInstructors: Beth Wilmurt (Mission District), Diane Aurelius (Richmond District)Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on classes. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    This class takes a less traditional approach to music theory through an eclectic "mixtape" that traces the theory and practices of American and European music (rock, pop, folk, jazz) from as recent as the 1970s all the way back to earlier eras of Western Europe starting in the 1500s. Emphasizing more-recent American/British "classic" music, we cover standard theory concepts & techniques, and relate them to "classical" works of an earlier time. The over-arching theme of the class is to experience the many styles that draw from the western music toolbox to understand what they have in common, and how they differ. We will embrace theory to expand our music learning, playing, and listening skills. Concepts covered include scales (in depth), intervals, key signatures, the circle of 5ths, modulation, intervals, chords (including inversions, progressions, 7ths & alterations), basic forms, modes & modality, counterpoint, and an introduction to chromatic harmony. There will be weekly reading and writing assignments, with all materials (handouts and links) provided in class. Artists that we’ll listen to include: ABBA, Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Carol King, Claude Debussy, Frédéric Chopin, Gloria Gaynor, Herbie Hancock, J.S. Bach, John Coltrane, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, Ludwig van Beethoven, Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Orlando Lassus, The Rolling Stones, Simon and Garfunkel, Smokey Robinson, The Grateful Dead, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ages: Adults, Teens (high school students) Styles of music studied: Rock, Folk, Classical, Jazz Instruments: Any (none used in class) Class size: 3–6 students Prerequisites: Familiarity with the basics of music notation and theory, such as clefs, note values and time signatures, major scales and key signatures. Students are welcome to communicate with Jono (jkornfeld@sfcmc.org) before enrolling in the class if they have questions about their compatibility with the material. Instructor: Jono Kornfeld Music Theory classes rotate on a quarterly basis. We encourage students to check back each quarter for updated opportunities. Previous/common class offerings include: Introduction to Jazz Theory; Introduction to Music Notation and Reading; Listening to Funk and Blues; Long, Strange Day Trippers: Music Theory of the Beatles and Grateful Dead; Music Theory I–IV; Modern Western Music Survey; Rock Music of the ’60s and ’70s Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.
    The following tuition-free choirs are designed specifically for older adults (ages 60 and above) and/or persons 18 years of age or older with a disability.Tuition for these choirs is fully covered by a scholarship grant, making them free to students. This program is funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.Click here for more information about the Neighborhood Choir Program for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities. Online signup for this program is unavailable. Contact the Neighborhood Choir Program Coordinator, Abby Ross, for information: (415) 647-6015 x 181 or email aross@sfcmc.org
    New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus is a mixed-voice choral ensemble for singers who self-identify as transgender, intersex, or gender-queer (TIGQ). Our goal is to build a creative, empowered, joyful space for our TIGQ community, to encourage voices that have been silenced or shamed to grow and be heard, and to change how the world thinks about gender identity and music. Made up of singers from beginners to professionals, the chorus learns and performs great music of many styles and traditions, builds strong connections, and lifts up our community’s strength and struggle through choral singing. NVBA debuted in 2018 at SF Trans Day of Remembrance, and has since sung at the Fresh Meat Festival, the National AIDS Memorial, Grace Cathedral and the Billboard Music Awards. Featured on NPR and in the SF Chronicle, the chorus continues to welcome new TIGQ singers, without audition. Join us! The Chorus Director is Spanish/English bilingual.This Spring NVBA is excited to partner with 21V choir for the Transgender Youth Choir Project! This tuition-free, 5-week program for transgender and gender-expansive youth ages 14-22 provides a unique opportunity to create an affirming and joyful space to explore vibrant 21st century music of the Americas, collaborating directly with the New Voices Bay Area Transgender Intersex & Genderqueer Chorus (an adult transgender community chorus) and 21V (a professional gender-inclusive treble chorus). The program will culminate in a joint concert at CMC in April 2026 featuring the world premiere of a new work by Bay Area trans composer and CMC Faculty Robin Estrada, specifically commissioned for this project. Rehearsals begin in March. How to participate in the TYCP: Trans and gender-expansive young singers ages 14-22, or anyone who identifies outside the gender binary are invited to participate. If you're just outside the 14-22 age range but feels this program is a good fit, reach out! Prior experience in choral singing—such as school or community choir, voice lessons, or other ensemble music—is encouraged but not required. We welcome participants at all levels who are passionate, enthusiastic, and ready to learn. Interested singers can fill out the interest form and read FAQs here The deadline to submit an interest form is January 31, 2026. Ages: 16 and up Instruments: Voices of all ranges Musical Styles: A wide range of choral repertoire, per the interests and abilities of the participants, the vision of the director, and available opportunities for performance. Prerequisites: No prior singing experience is needed. Instructor: Reuben Zellman and Jessalynn Levine Tuition for this chorus is fully covered by a scholarship grant, making it free to students. Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Contact Form to get started!