Phoenix Children's
Chorus
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Phoenix Children’s Chorus fosters excellence in youth by facilitating artistic, musical, and
environment in which a diverse community advances the talents, self-esteem, and life skills of
its members. As global ambassadors, we develop a passion to enrich the world around us by
creating perpetual supporters of the arts.
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The Phoenix Children's Chorus is, in part, sponsored by the
Phoenix Center Arts Association and is available to children from all over the valley.
www.phoenixcenterforthearts.org
The Phoenix Center Arts Association was established in 1992 and obtained non-profit status in 1999.  
PCAA was formed to support the programs offered at the Phoenix Center for the Arts located at 1202
N. 3rd Street in Phoenix. The mission is to provide the community with the opportunities to participate
in the visual and performing arts through creative and affordable quality programming.
To provide a choral music education - The primary goal of the Phoenix curriculum will be
centered around classical music theory and training.

To provide performance opportunities - Performance opportunities play
choir to present well rehearsed programs to suitable audiences.

To provide a positive learning environment - A positive learning environment is encouraged
by behavior standards and a dress code. A
positive attitude is encouraged for all participants of this organization.

Fostering a team effort - Each voice is essential to the sound of
the entire choir. Each voice is essential in rehearsal and in performance. A choir is very much a
team effort, every voice is a first string voice,
there are no bench sitters.

Fostering self discipline and self esteem - The self discipline of weekly rehearsals and daily
practice to perfect the art of singing provides a strong base of confidence that results in individual
self esteem. As a choir working towards a performance goal, the discipline of the group will
result in a
concert that builds the choir's self esteem.
The Phoenix Children's Chorus is made up of five separate choirs:
Prep, Cadet, Concert, Bravo and Encore.  Choristers learn the basic elements of vocal technique
and musicianship skills in the Prep and Cadet choirs.
The Concert, Bravo and Encore choirs afford its membership the opportunity
to refine and cultivate quality choral singing. In addition, members learn
self discipline, self esteem, poise, and become aesthetically conscious
through performance and travel experiences.

The Phoenix Children's Chorus is not intended to replace a child's
participation in his or her school music program, rather it should enhance
and add to his or her enjoyment of music. All members of the Phoenix Children's Chorus are
encouraged to join their school's choir.
Rehearsals are held from the middle of August to the middle of May.
Choirs meet every Tuesday evening and one Saturday morning per month at the Phoenix Center
for the Arts, located at 1202 N. 3rd Street.  Our East Valley choirs meet every Thursday evening
at Sirrine Elementary in Chandler and one Saturday morning per month in Phoenix. Check out
our rehearsal schedule to see when the choir will be practicing next. The Phoenix Children's
Chorus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; tax ID # 90-0470136.
Cadet choir - $600 / year
Concert choir - $650 / year
Encore choir - $650 / year
*may be subject to change

A 20% discount is given for families who have more than one chorister
involved (subtracted from the youngest chorister.)

Payments are due by August 1st. A five-month payment plan is available.

Performance uniform cost ranges from $60 to $100, depending on the choir in which the student
is participating and the type of uniform. This cost is payable September 1st.

Another uniform requirement is a PCC t-shirt, which is used for various functions throughout the
year. The cost for this is $10.

Our weekend music camping trip in August is $130 per chorister.
The camp fee and first tuition fee payment are due by July 20.

Financial Assistance is a limited pool of funds determined by the yearly budget given on a first
come, first served basis for those who qualify through an application and qualification process.
Please contact the office at
(602) 534-3788 for further information.

Tour opportunities each year will require additional expenses,
based on location and duration of tour.
The success of the PCC programs depends heavily on parents taking an active role in the Friends
of the Phoenix Children's Chorus through volunteerism and least one parent needs to serve on a
committee of their interest. We will be requiring 25 parent volunteer hours each year, per family,
which breaks down to 2 hours per month.
See the "Auditions" link.
The Phoenix Children’s Chorus is a program, in part, sponsored by The Phoenix Center Arts Association. PCC and PCAA prohibit activities.