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2025-2026 SEASON ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!
Children’s Chorus of Washington is holding 2025-2026 Season auditions for a September 2025 start. Children entering into grades 3-12 are eligible to audition, and children entering into K-2 are able to register without an audition.
PREP & TRAINING ENSEMBLES - UNAUDITIONED, GRADES K-2
Children entering into 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).
JOIN US FOR CCW’S TASTER DAY
Saturday, August 9 | Grades 3-6
Know a singer who’s curious about what it’s like to sing with the Children’s Chorus of Washington? Join us for a fun and engaging CCW Taster Day on Saturday, August 9 at either of our two campuses:
Northwest DC: 4201 Albemarle St NW
Southwest DC: 222 M St SW
Spend a couple of hours making music, meeting new friends, and experiencing the joy of singing with CCW! This is a fantastic opportunity for young singers and their families to get a feel for our programs, meet our staff, and explore what makes CCW such a special community.
If your singer is interested in CCW but not quite ready to commit to an audition, this relaxed and welcoming event is a great way to get to know us in a fun, no-pressure environment.
A light snack will be provided. We can’t wait to sing with you!
AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES - GRADES 3-12
For students entering into Grade 3 to 12 in 2025-2026, 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.
Southwest Auditions - Grades 3-8
222 M St. SW, Washington, DC 20024
Northwest Auditions - Grades 3-12
4201 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AUDITION
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.