Choir classes
Delft Children’s Choir and Delft Youth Choir
In 2021 we will start two choirs that will each focus on performing as a concert choir.
They will not only be rehearsing for their own concerts at Koorschool Delft, but can also be invited by a choir or orchestra to participate in a performance that requires a children’s choir or youth choir. For example Bach’s Matthew Passion, an oratorio or a symphony. We’ll be working on many and difficult (multi-part) pieces. So as a member of one of these choirs you have to be able to handle a lot and you must be really keen!
Who can take part?
The Delft Children’s Choir is for advanced pupils from the Third Class Plus and Quint Class Plus.
The Delft Youth Choir is for advanced pupils from the Octave Class Plus.
Children and teenagers who’ve had singing lessons and solfège elsewhere have to take an audition and a test.
Advanced
You’re an advanced singer when your tutor finds that:
- you have successfully completed one or more volumes of course book Nachtegaal so you are a good sight-reader (or you have reached the same level through lessons outside Koorschool Delft);
- you have knowledge about good voice use and are applying it;
- you want to take a step up in independent singing;
- you are super enthusiastic.
Singing study weekend
Both concert choirs will go on a weekend of vocal study once a year. To learn lots of new music and have lots fun, with the music and of course with each other.
In this way, each team will get even stronger!
(The costs for this weekend are not included in the course fee, but we will keep it as low as possible).
Two choirs In the making
Delfts Kinderkoor: rehearsals on Thursdays, 16:30-17:15
Delfts Jeugdkoor: rehearsals on Thursdays, 16:30-17:15
In addition, both choirs sing together from 17:30-18:15
Optional weekly solfège: 15:50-16:30
Course fee per year: € 491
Choir folder included.
Not included: solfègebooks, participation costs for a singing study weekend.
No extra costs for choir outfits.
(If your child is interested in joining a concert choir but new to Koorschool Delft, please email us for admission information.)
Joining
You can start in the Children’s Choir or Youth Choir at any time of the year.
Sign-up form Delft Children’s Choir and Delft Youth Choir
Financial support
If your child would like to sing at Koorschool Delft, but you cannot afford the tuition fee due to low income, you might be eligible for a contribution from the Youth Fund Sports and Culture. For more information and conditions visit the website of the Delft Sports and Culture Council.