- Preparatory Ensemble
- The Preparatory Ensemble is open, by audition, to all children in grades 3 through 6. It is an introductory ensemble designed to train singers in the art of choral singing. As students age and advance through this ensemble, they play a critical role as peer leaders to younger choristers. 5th and 6th grade members of this ensemble are eligible to audition for the Apprentice Ensemble in January of each year.
- Rehearsals: Mondays from 4:30pm-5:45pm at Crouse College on SU Campus
- Apprentice Ensemble
- The Apprentice Ensemble is a select ensemble for accomplished members of the Preparatory Ensemble. It is also open to those younger members of the Chorale Ensemble who want an extra opportunity to hone their skills, learn additional repertoire, and maintain social connections with members of the Preparatory Ensemble.
- Rehearsals: Mondays from 5:45pm-6:15pm at Crouse College on SU Campus
- The Apprentice Ensemble is a select ensemble for accomplished members of the Preparatory Ensemble. It is also open to those younger members of the Chorale Ensemble who want an extra opportunity to hone their skills, learn additional repertoire, and maintain social connections with members of the Preparatory Ensemble.
- Chorale Ensemble
- The Chorale Ensemble is open to 6th-12th graders who have been placed either by audition or because they have advanced through the Preparatory and Apprentice Ensembles. Chorale members have proven their musicianship, rehearsal practice, and dedication to choral singing. Members of Chorale are eligible to audition into the Touring Ensemble in May and October.
- Rehearsals: Mondays from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at Crouse College on SU Campus
- Touring Ensemble
- The Touring Ensemble is a select ensemble for accomplished members of the Chorale Ensemble. This is SCC’s most select treble choral ensemble and is open by audition only. Interested singers must demonstrate proficiency in sight-singing, aural exercises, and vocal technique in their audition. These singers display dedication to choral singing by maintaining excellent attendance, consistent preparation for rehearsals, and leading the ensemble through excellent example.
- Rehearsals: One Wednesday per month from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at Crouse College on SU Campus.
- Young Men’s Ensemble
- Description of Ensemble: Young men in grades 7 through 12 with changing and changed voices. While building camaraderie these singers focus on using healthy vocal technique, continuing to develop music literacy skills, sight-singing, and artistic interpretation skills. The young men focus on the wealth of music written especially for men’s voices.
- Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Crouse College on SU Campus
SYRACUSE CHILDREN'S CHORUS
