Choir Overview

The ACC choirs are a positive learning experience for our choristers, one they will carry with them throughout their lifetime. Our choristers will learn the meaning of "commitment" and "responsibility". They will feel a sense of pride at being in this very special choral organization with a high level of personal and artistic expectation. We teach choristers to take their membership seriously. They are part of a team, with each member playing a vital level of importance.

Enrollment in ACC is for the entire season, which begins in late August and continues through May or June. Each member is expected to remain active and committed to the program for the entire season.

We do conduct enrollment periods in January for mid-season membership which will last until May or June.

Auditions

Open auditions for ACC are held in May, throughout the summer and in August. Auditions are also conducted in January for children to enter Chamber, Camerata, Cantare-Logan Co. and Canticle-Putnam Co. Choirs mid-year. Special auditions may be arranged by contacting The Appalachian Children's Chorus Business Office at 343 1111. Prior music training is NOT required. ACC welcomes children of all races, creeds and economic backgrounds regardless of physical disabilities. (Children do not audition for the Canzona or Codetta Preparatory Program.)

Children who demonstrate the following characteristics in the audition are chosen for membership:

• A clear, pleasant singing voice
• Ability to hear and reproduce musical pitch and rhythm
• Interest in singing and a desire to be in the choir
• Ability to read words (in English)

Behavior Guidelines

We are not just developing good singers in the choir program. We are building, within the children, skills of LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, DISCIPLINE and CARING.
All children who are members of the Appalachian Children’s Chorus will display the following behaviors: