Little Knights, Choristers, Chorale, Chamber Singers & Scarlet Singers
Now entering its 24th year, the Rutgers Children’s Choir & Scarlet Singers is dedicated to providing age-appropriate vocal training to precollege students, grades K-12. All choirs provide an opportunity for young singers to perform choral music with peers who share an interest in singing. The choirs also serve as a learning lab for Mason Gross collegiate music education students.
Little Knights is open to children in kindergarten through second grade. Students learn the basics of singing in an age-appropriate, fun manner! A family singing presentation and social concludes each session. Excellent preparation for membership in Choristers. No audition required.
Choristers is a training choir open to children in third through fifth grade with unchanged voices. First-rate, age-appropriate vocal training designed to give singers an excellent foundation for singing. An audition is required to evaluate placement according to age, musical skills, and vocal development. Choristers perform as a stand-alone ensemble and in combination with Chorale.
Chorale is an intermediate choir open to children in fifth grade through eighth grade with unchanged voices. First-rate, age-appropriate vocal training designed to challenge students who already have a bit of musical experience. An audition is required to evaluate placement according to age, musical skills, and vocal development. Chorale performs as a stand-alone ensemble, and in combination with Choristers.
Chamber Singers is an ensemble open by audition to singers in the Chorale who are ready for the greater musical challenge. Members must commit to singing in both Chorale and Chamber Singers. Members develop strong sight-reading skills, ability to sing independently one to a part, vocal quality, experience with challenging repertoire, and additional performance opportunities. An audition is required for membership in this ensemble.
The Scarlet Singers provides an opportunity for high schoolers (and boys in grade 8 whose voices have changed) to study in an environment that nurtures the development of leadership skills. Members demonstrate a commitment to the art of choral singing, and to achieving a high level of musicianship as individuals and as members of an ensemble. Boys whose voices have changed earlier than high school will be allowed to audition for this ensemble. An audition is required.
Little Knights (Grades K-2)
- Section I: Tuesdays
Fall’17: September 12, 2017 – January 16, 2018
Spring’18: January 30, 2018–May 15, 2018
- Section II: Wednesdays
Fall’17: September 13, 2017 – January 24, 2018
Spring’18: January 31, 2018–May 23, 2018
- Section III: Saturdays
Fall’17: September 9, 2017 – January 20, 2018
Spring’18: January 27, 2018–May 19, 2018
Choristers (Grades 3-5)
Chorale (Grades 5-8)
Chamber Singers (Grades 5-8)
Scarlet Singers
(high school; open to eighth-graders with changed voices)
*Important schedule note for all RCC & SS members & instructors: September 20th is Rosh Hashanah, Observant students may skip this date.