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61-1765794
Prelude
For singers in
PreK – Kindergarten
Singers must be 4 years-old by September 1st of the current school year and must be potty independent.
1
Love to sing and learn through play
2
Are open to all types and styles of music
3
No prior musical experience necessary
4
No vocal placement required
5
6
About
Prelude
We teach utilizing the Kodály philosophy which means we want all musicians to have a well-trained ear, a well-trained hand (voice), a well-trained head and a well-trained heart. We teach music the same way babies learn to talk. First through hearing and experiencing, moving on to understanding and practicing our skills in context. BYC focuses on quality repertoire from various folk and art traditions that choristers love to sing and we’re always up for some silly fun!
In Prelude Choir, we are all about play! In Fall Quarter we will be exploring our voices, learning how to match pitch, sing together, move, dance and express ourselves through music. Families will be invited to our room once a month so we can share what we’ve learned and practice being in front of an audience. Choristers will also be teaching some of the activities we’re working on in class so be ready to join us! In Winter and Spring, we will continue our musical activities and sharing and add choral repertoire we will be singing in the concert with the older students. Our focus is always on joyful music making, community and growth.
Prelude choristers do not sing in our December Mainstage Concert, but do join the March and June Mainstage Concerts.
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Overview of rehearsal days, times, and fees
Class Options
Tuesday
5:10 – 5:55 pm
Wednesday
5:10 – 5:55 pm
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:45 pm
Quarterly Retreats
Fees
Annual Dues
$
60
/yr. per singer
Tuition
$
95
/mo. per singer
Billed from September – June of the following school year.
Concert Tickets
Varies
Tickets for audience members at Mainstage concerts
Uniforms
Varies
Concert Black provided by chorister for the 2024-2025 season.
Additional Fees
Varies
Any costs associated with outreach or tours
Financial Assistance
BYC strives to make music education accessible for all. Please contact us at info@bellevueyouthchoirs.org for information about scholarships.
Location
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
411 156th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Please note that we are not a religiously affiliated organization.
Contact Us
(425) 477-9209
info@bellevueyouthchoirs.org
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Thank you
We greatly appreciate the generosity of our sponsors
Sponsors
Grants
Memberships
This program is supported, in part, by a Sustained Support grant from 4Culture, the Community Accelerator Grant funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and a City of Bellevue Arts Partnership. We are a proud member of the Greater Seattle Choral Consortium, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Bellevue Association.
Community sponsors include Amazon, Crossroads Mall, HKM Employment Attorneys, and Zenbusiness.