Registration is now open!
Registration for the Prelude Choir is now open. New choristers are welcome to join at any time and can attend one free rehearsal.
About the Prelude Choir
The Prelude Choir is a choir for children in 1st and 2nd grade. Choristers may sign up for Prelude Choir without an audition. The purpose of the Prelude Choir is to provide students with a musical foundation that will serve them the rest of their lives. Students will sing a variety of songs, learn the basic elements of music, engage in interactive sound exploration, and have fun! Students will also get to experience musical performance through participation in the October, December, March and May concerts.
About the Director
Mary Poppen, the director of the Prelude Choir, is a certified music specialist at Willagillespie Elementary school in Eugene. Mary grew up in Eugene and returned six years ago after living in Sun Valley, Idaho, where she taught music K-12, directed numerous musical theater productions, acted as musical director for her church and directed adult and youth choirs. In addition to her work in schools and with OCC, Mary is a music director for Rose Children's Theater. Mary loves working with children of all ages and enjoys using dance, movement, instruments, and sign language to enhance the singing experience.
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. Tuition for the upcoming season, September through June, is $530. Payment plans are available, as low as $58 per month.
Please report absences to your director or parent helper
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)
We offer several need based scholarships. Please ask for a scholarship application with your registration materials, or tap here for a file you can print at home.
Please report absences to your director or parent helper
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)
We offer several need based scholarships. Please ask for a scholarship application with your registration materials, or tap here for a file you can print at home.
Time Commitment and Attendance
Choristers must attend all major choir events:
- All Rehearsals (Please email or notify your director or parent helper of all absences)
- Fall Preview Concert – October
- Winter Concert – December
- Spring Event – March
- Finale Concert – June
Sound like fun? Join us!
Questions?
Contact OCC or your conductor CLICK HERE