About the Boychoir
The Oregon Boychoir is Eugene’s premier community choir for boys entering grades 6 through 8. Keeping with their three main goals of Performance, Enrichment and Respect, they learn and perform an eclectic repertoire including classical, contemporary and popular music. The boys learn how to adapt to their changing voices in an accepting, challenging and stimulating environment. Given many chances to perform, the singers develop confidence and a sense of pride as they work as a team to achieve what would be impossible individually. The Boychoir year crescendos to an unforgettable annual performance tour to destinations such as California, Washington and Oregon where the boys share their love of singing with others on a global scale.
Attendance
Specific attendance requirements will be discussed at the parent meetings. All rehearsals are expected (Please email or notify your director or parent helper of all absences, no more than 2 unexcused absences per term are allowed) Choristers must attend all choir events listed on the master schedule including:
- The Boychoir rehearses once per week on Mondays from 6 pm to 8 pm in room 16 at 1376 Olive St, Eugene. OR. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled at the director’s discretion.
- All absences must be excused by calling or emailing the director or parent volunteers.
- Fall Retreat with Performance – October
- Winter Concert – December
- Spring Event – March
- Finale Concert – June
- Summer Performance Tour 4-7 days, usually in June directly after Eugene School District 4J dismisses for summer vacation.
Financial Commitment
The Oregon Children’s Choir is a non-profit organization. Its operating expenses, which include music, conductor’s salaries, and rehearsal space, are funded by chorister tuition. Tour costs and payment expectations will be presented at the parent meeting.
We offer sibling discounts for families with more than one child enrolled with OCC. The discount is 25% off the second child’s tuition, and 50% off per chorister for any additional siblings. Discount is taken from the lower tuition(s). Note: Pay each chorister’s full tuition and the appropriate discount will be applied towards your chorister’s trip cost.
We offer several need based scholarships. Please ask for a scholarship application with your registration materials.
- Tuition for the upcoming season, September through June, is $525
- Choral Uniforms – Black dress shirt, black pants, black shoes, black belt, white t-shirt and black socks. Total cost will be around $40, to be determined in the fall.
- T-shirt – $15
- Oregon Children’s Choral Festival – $15
- Summer Performance Tour – From $200-$800 depending on the trip
We offer sibling discounts for families with more than one child enrolled with OCC. The discount is 25% off the second child’s tuition, and 50% off per chorister for any additional siblings. Discount is taken from the lower tuition(s). Note: Pay each chorister’s full tuition and the appropriate discount will be applied towards your chorister’s trip cost.
We offer several need based scholarships. Please ask for a scholarship application with your registration materials.
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