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SW DC Campus Open for Mid-Season Enrollments

Limited spots available for NW DC Campus


Children's Chorus of Washington is holding mid-season auditions for a January 2025 start. Children in grades 3-12 are eligible to audition, and children in K-2 are able to register without an audition.


Prep and Training Ensemble - Grades K-2


Children in grades Kindergarten through 2nd Grade in 2024-2025 are not required to audition, but are invited to join our open entry Prep class (K to Grade 1) or Training Ensemble (Grade 2 to 3).


2024-2025 Prep Rehearsal Schedule

Grades K-1 meet one day a week for 1 hour.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $650


  • Prep A: Sundays, 1:20-2:20pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
  • Prep B: Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)


2024-2025 Training Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

Grades 2-3 meet one day a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $700


  • NW Training A: Sundays, 3:40-4:55pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)
  • NW Training B: Tuesdays, 4:45-6:00pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - very limited spots remaining
  • SW Training: Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M St SW) - limited spots remaining


Please note that Training Ensemble is offered at both our Northwest and Southwest locations, with Prep offered at Northwest.

Auditioned Ensembles - Grades 3-12


For students in Grade 3 to 12 in 2024-2025, placement in our ensembles is by audition. Use the links below to schedule your child's audition. Students who audition are not required to prepare anything, but will be asked to undertake a series of vocal warm ups and exercises.


SW DC Campus Audition Dates (2-6th Grade)

222 M St SW, Washington, DC 20024

  • Wednesday, January 8 from 4:30-7:00pm
  • Saturday, January 11 from 9:30-12:00pm
SW Audition Sign-up for Grades 2-6

NW DC Campus Audition Dates (3-12th Grade)

4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016

  • Tuesday, January 7 from 4:30-7:00pm -- CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
  • Sunday, January 11 from 2:30-5:00pm

About Auditions


The purpose of the audition process is to place choristers in the ensemble that is right for them -- that is, the ensemble in which they will feel comfortable, but challenged.


We recognize that children come to CCW from a variety of experiences. Our Artistic Director designs the auditions to feel warm, inclusive, playful, and fun - whether your child has previous experience or if this is their first-ever audition! 


Students will generally be auditioned in groups of peers, lasting around 30 minutes. This time allows us to get to know each child and assess their musical readiness with vocal exploration, echo singing, and the familiar song, "Happy Birthday." Students do not need to prepare anything in advance of the audition. 


Audition results and ensemble placements are communicated separately, a few days after the audition.

Financial Aid


The Children's Chorus of Washington is deeply committed to being financially accessible, so that all children have the opportunity for outstanding music education, performance opportunities, and empowerment. Financial aid is means-tested and we distribute resources according to family income and size of household, using the Federal Financial Assistance Calculator.


Upon enrolling in the program, families will have the opportunity to submit a Financial Aid Application, which is required to quality for Financial Aid and is reviewing on a rolling basis. Email Development and Operations Manager Michelle Ravitsky at mravitsky@childrenschorusdc.org for more information.

Rehearsal Schedules & Tuition Rates by Ensemble


2024-2025 Treble Chorus Rehearsal Schedule

Grades 3-5 meet one day a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $840


  • NW Treble: Tuesdays, 4:45-6:30pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - limited spots remaining
  • SW Treble: Wednesdays, 5:15-7:00pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (222 M St SW)

2024-2025 Beginning Bel Canto Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

Grades 5-6 meet one day a week for 1.75 hours.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $840


  • BBC: Thursdays, 5:00-6:45pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - limited spots remaining 

2024-2025 Advanced Bel Canto Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

Grades 6-9 meet twice a week for a total of 3 hours.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $1,080


  • ABC: Sundays, 4:00-5:40pm AND Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - limited spots remaining  

2024-2025 Concert Chorus Rehearsal Schedule

Grades 8-12 meet twice a week for a total of 3 hours.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $1,080


  • Concert Chorus: Sundays, 5:10-6:40pm AND Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15pm at  St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW) - limited spots remaining

2024-2025 Young Men's Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

Changed voices meet once a week for 2 hours.

Spring 2025 Tuition: $870


  • YME: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St NW)

FAQs

  • What will the audition be like?

    The purpose of the audition process is to place choristers in the ensemble that is right for them -- that is, the ensemble in which they will feel comfortable, but challenged.


    We recognize that children come to CCW from a variety of experiences. Our Artistic Director designs the auditions to feel warm, inclusive, playful, and fun - whether your child has previous experience or if this is their first-ever audition! 


    Students will generally be auditioned in groups of peers, lasting around 30 minutes. This time allows us to get to know each child and assess their musical readiness with vocal exploration, echo singing, and the familiar song, "Happy Birthday." Students do not need to prepare anything in advance of the audition. 


    Audition results and ensemble placements are communicated separately, a few days after the audition.

  • Does CCW offer financial aid?



    The Children's Chorus of Washington is deeply committed to being financially accessible, so that all children have the opportunity for outstanding music education, performance opportunities, and empowerment. Financial aid is means-tested and we distribute resources according to family income and size of household, using the Federal Financial Assistance Calculator. 

  • What kind of music does CCW sing?

    Our ensembles sing music from a range of cultures, styles and eras, including secular and sacred works.

  • Does CCW have a religious affiliation?

    Although we rehearse in places of worship, CCW is secular and non-partisan, and everyone is welcome. Our ensembles, on occasion, sing music from different faith traditions.

  • Is singing (or chorus) for girls only?

    Absolutely not! We nurture singers or all gender identities and have  ensembles for all voices, broken and unbroken. We celebrate diversity in all its forms.

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