Music is a powerful tool for child development. The St. Thomas’s Choir School is a 3, 4 or 5-day after-school program for children in grades 1 - 6 that offers structured training in music/singing as well as exposure to a myriad of enriching activities in a Christian atmosphere.

 

Our program will teach your child

• Teamwork

• Reading/Writing

• Problem solving

• Self-discipline

• Responsibility

• Manners

• Consideration of others

 

And will encourage them to

 

•      Strive for excellence 

•      Have a positive self-image

Having structured training in basic musicianship is key to your child’s education. Through games and fun activities, the Voice for Life curriculum teaches:

•      Teamwork/Belonging to the choir

•      Music/Musical Understanding

•      Vocal Training Reading  

 

In addition, we realize that children at a first and second grade levels will need help with reading and pronunciation as well as writing. Their rehearsals are tailored to fit this need.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

 

        Arrival, Snacks and Recess 3:00 – 3:30

        Rehearsal 3:30 – 4:30

        Rehearsal etiquette (posture, behavior)

                Teamwork

                Learning Music

        Recess 4:30 – 4:45

        Basic Musicianship 4:45 – 5:25

        Pick-up 5:30

Performance Opportunities: 

As part our program, your child will sing and help lead worship on children’s Sundays throughout the year, normally the first Sunday of every month. We also have two concerts per year to allow you a chance to see your child sing in a concert setting.

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

       Arrival, Snack and Recess 3:00 – 3:45

       Cultural Enrichment 3:45 – 4:30

       Supervised Homework 4:30 – 5:25

       Pickup 5:30

We realize that children need a well-rounded program! In addition to excellent musical training, and supervised homework time, your kids will benefit from fun activities and the knowledge of renowned scholars in the following areas:

       Science

       Biology

       Art

       World Cultures

       Health/Nutrition

We don’t expect your child to have any prior musical training! Auditions for the choir school do not require any preparation. During this time, we will get to know you and your child, ask your child to sing a simple melody (like “Happy Birth- day”), match pitch and clap a basic rhythm.

 

Please complete and return the short application found on the choir school brochure (see below to download) and/or email David Jernigan or call the parish office.

 

 

Our Open Houses allow parents and students a glimpse into our classrooms and our worship/performance spaces, while also providing education about the benefits music education can offer children.  Please come and see how the St. Thomas's Choir School can help your child soar to new cultural and educational heights.