SingNEPA sponsors three unique choral ensembles serving singers from kindergarten through 12th grade. All groups (excluding the Advanced Chorus) rehearse in Dallas and Clarks Summit. Singers will register for one location and attend rehearsal one evening a week. All students in grades 3 and up will also participate in Music Literacy from 6:15pm-7:00pm at their respective locations.
Beginning Chorus (grades K-2*) Students in the Beginning Chorus ensemble develop singing skills through play and games. Singers are introduced to solfege and basic skills using the Kodaly method, and learn to sing using a beautiful tone. This is a non-performing group.
Rehearsals: Mondays 5:30pm-6:15pm Dallas Rehearsal
Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:15pm Clarks Summit
Intermediate Chorus (grades 3-6, unchanged voices*) Students in the Intermediate Chorus develop their sight singing skills and perform challenging music from a variety of cultures and genres.
Rehearsals: Mondays 6:15pm-6:45pm Dallas Music Literacy, 6:45pm-7:30pm Dallas Rehearsal
Tuesdays 6:15pm-6:45pm Clarks Summit Music Literacy, 6:45pm-7:30pm Clarks Summit Rehearsal
Advanced Chorus (grades 7-12, changed voices*) Students in the Advanced Chorus further develop their sight singing skills and perform collegiate level repertoire.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:00pm Clarks Summit Music Literacy, 7:00pm-8:00pm Clarks Summit Rehearsal
*Placement of singers is at the discretion of the directors.
Beginning Chorus (grades K-2*) Students in the Beginning Chorus ensemble develop singing skills through play and games. Singers are introduced to solfege and basic skills using the Kodaly method, and learn to sing using a beautiful tone. This is a non-performing group.
Rehearsals: Mondays 5:30pm-6:15pm Dallas Rehearsal
Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:15pm Clarks Summit
Intermediate Chorus (grades 3-6, unchanged voices*) Students in the Intermediate Chorus develop their sight singing skills and perform challenging music from a variety of cultures and genres.
Rehearsals: Mondays 6:15pm-6:45pm Dallas Music Literacy, 6:45pm-7:30pm Dallas Rehearsal
Tuesdays 6:15pm-6:45pm Clarks Summit Music Literacy, 6:45pm-7:30pm Clarks Summit Rehearsal
Advanced Chorus (grades 7-12, changed voices*) Students in the Advanced Chorus further develop their sight singing skills and perform collegiate level repertoire.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:00pm Clarks Summit Music Literacy, 7:00pm-8:00pm Clarks Summit Rehearsal
*Placement of singers is at the discretion of the directors.
Clarks Summit Rehearsals will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St., Clarks Summit PA 18411
Dallas Rehearsals will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Rd., Dallas PA 18612
Dallas Rehearsals will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Rd., Dallas PA 18612
Tuition for each semester in the Intermediate and Advanced ensembles is $100 for the first child and $30 for additional siblings. Tuition for the Beginning Choir is $75 per semester. Families may choose to defray the cost of tuition through optional participation in candy sales each semester. Singers participating in their first semester receive free tuition, but are still required to participate in the candy sale (or pay the $24 if preferred).
New This Year Try our new referral program! When a new singer registers for their first paid semester of SingNEPA, the referring family will receive a $15 tuition discount.
Parent on Duty:
To help ensure the safety of children during rehearsals and performances, each parent is asked to contribute one evening per semester to work as a “parent on duty.” As per PA state guidelines, volunteers are required to obtain the necessary clearances. You may do so by going to the following sites:
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
New This Year Try our new referral program! When a new singer registers for their first paid semester of SingNEPA, the referring family will receive a $15 tuition discount.
Parent on Duty:
To help ensure the safety of children during rehearsals and performances, each parent is asked to contribute one evening per semester to work as a “parent on duty.” As per PA state guidelines, volunteers are required to obtain the necessary clearances. You may do so by going to the following sites:
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp