Join The Choir

Love to sing? The Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir offers a chance for children from any denomination from Grades 1 and up to have an excellent music education experience while singing with their friends. Learn music from varying eras, theory, proper voice techniques, and grow in self-confidence and performance skills. The IMCC has been training young singers for over 50 years.

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Training Choir

Grade: 1-3                               Fee:     $200.00

• A cheque in the amount of $200.00 is to be submitted at the time of registration
• No vocal placement interview is required
• The Training Choir is limited to 25 children. Registrants beyond this will be placed on a waiting list
• Applications due August 15th

Concert Choir/Small Ensemble

Ages: 9 and up                      Fee:      $300.00

• A cheque in the amount of $300.00 is to be submitted at the time of registration.
• A vocal placement interview is required for all Small Ensemble members and any singers new to the Concert Choir and will take place in person at W-K United Mennonite Church on June 18 or June 19, 2024. Please contact conductor@imcchoir.org if none of the dates on the registration form are suitable.  Singers may sign up for a time via Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACA82DAAFFC61-49235964-imcc
• Each applicant will be required to sing a prepared song of his/her choice as well as be given simple vocal and musical skill assessments (i.e. echo-singing). Singers will be informed at the end of their interview about their acceptance into the choir – some conditional acceptances may be offered.

• Depending on choir numbers, some interviews may be conducted by appointment at the end of August.
• Applications deadline: June 16, 2024

Group             Times

Training Choir          6:00-7:00

Concert Choir            6:30-8:00

Small Ensemble        7:15-8:30

To Register:

Step #1: Go to on-line registration form: https://forms.gle/3PrYsFv8pH3eG9oHA

Step #2: Fill in the online form and click ‘submit’

Step #3: Submit Registration (fees are due with the registration)

E-transfers:  email: administration@imcchoir.org (please include your child’s name in the subject line for tracking purposes)

By cheque:  Send cheque  with your child’s first and last name in the memo area to:

The Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir

c/o 226 Tatlock Crt.  Waterloo, ON     N2L 5Y6

*N.B. Your child’s spot in the choir is not guaranteed until the registration money is received.

Step #4: If you are new to the choir or wish to sing in the Small Ensemble, sign up for a vocal placement interview time via Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACA82DAAFFC61-49235964-imcc

• In the event of withdrawal, a $50 administration fee is non-refundable. After September 30th, the total registration fee is non-refundable.

OTHER INFORMATION

Performance Uniforms

Each family is responsible for performance attire for their singers. Often these items can be purchased at second hand/thrift stores.

• • long-sleeved white blouse or white shirt
  • long-sleeved solid coloured blouse or dress shirt
  • black skirt (below the knees) or black dress pants
  • black dress shoes with black tights/socks

Music

Music is purchased by the choir for current and future use.  A music folder and a choir bag is supplied to each child with the expectation that it be returned complete, and in good condition, at the end of each season.

Expectations of Singers

Singers are expected to attend all rehearsals and do at-home preparation for each rehearsal using the IMCC Google classroom or audio sent via email.  Weekly choir notes with rehearsal notes are sent to all singers, and singers/parents are expected to read the notes carefully for pertinent information. All music and words must be memorized for all performances. 

Expectations of Parents

Parents are required to attend two mandatory choir meetings, typically in late September and late January. Meetings are held during the weekly rehearsals. Parents will also be assigned supervision duty during rehearsals for the choir year. This usually amounts to between 3 to 5 rehearsals from September to May.

To keep fees reasonable, unpaid parent volunteers, under the direction of the volunteer Parent Executive Committee, handle the day-to-day running of the choir. During the year, parents are requested to help with various choir functions.

All parents are expected to find a way in which they can volunteer beyond the assigned supervision duties. During the year, the choir will need assistance with administration, concert receptions, music library, registration, concert ticket sales, concert set-up, concert clean-up, publicity, etc. Parents are asked to volunteer in the areas where they feel they can help the most.