The goal of the Ozark Children's Choir is to provide an opportunity for children in our community to obtain formal choral training and performance experience while developing an appreciation for music. The program will build character, teach self-discipline and respect for others, and instill a good work ethic. Children will gain confidence, poise, and a real sense of accomplishment while learning the foundations of singing, reading music, and music theory.

A limited number of scholarships are available and will be awarded based on financial need. The scholarship application must be completed and turned in along with proof of need to be considered.

Singing, the major focus of the experience of the Ozark Children's Choir, is a powerfully personal means of musical expression. We hope this experience will form the foundation for a life-long love of music for the singers and their families.

The Children’s Choir is being directed by Bruce Salsman, with Lisa Davis as the accompanist.

All auditions and rehearsals held at the Lyric Theater unless otherwise noted.

Calendar

Open Auditions for potential new choir members:
Auditions are very simple. Each student will be required to sing one song for the director (typically, “Happy Birthday”). 

• Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:30pm (Students who were accepted at the August audition will not need to re-audition in January.)

Rehearsals - Mondays, 4:30-6pm in the Bailey Annex of the Lyric Theater:

• First rehearsal: Monday, January 16, 2012
  All Parents please attend an information meeting at the beginning of rehearsal.
• The Spring Concert will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 7:00pm
• The Spring Party will be held Monday, May 21, 2012, at 4:30pm

Please note: The OCC will not hold rehearsals if Harrison schools are closed (holidays, inclement weather, etc.)

Performances:

• Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 7:00pm
• Other performances may be scheduled based on community request.

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Tuition

The workshop fee is $300 per child ($150 for just the Spring, 2012 semester) and includes professional instruction, facility fees, music costs, one performance solo, and one t-shirt. Families with more than one child enrolled will receive a 10% discount. Tuition payments should be mailed or taken to the OAC office unless other arrangements have been made. Parents are responsible for paying tuition fees on time.