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Early Preparatory Class

  • Entry level for 1st & 2nd graders, class size of 8-12.
  • Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • Fall Early Prep: 4:30-5:30 pm
  • Spring Early Prep: 4:00-5:00 pm
  • Curriculum: basic music theory, sight-singing (solfege), rhythm, introduction to breathing, voice placement, vowel articulation, and fun age-appropriate songs.
  • 3-4 performances.
  • 12 month class - promotion based on maturity and skill.

Preparatory Class

  • Entry level for ages 7-10, class size of 15-25.
  • Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00-5:50 pm.
  • Curriculum: basic music theory, sight-singing (solfege), rhythm, ensemble technique, breathing, voice placement, vowel articulation, and simple choral music.
  • 2 - 3 performances.
  • 5 month class - promotion based on maturity and skill.

Intermediate Choir

  • Choir of 40-50 members.
  • Rehearses Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:00-5:50 pm.
  • Focus on choral singing, harmonies, strengthening musicanship & improving sight-singing skills.
  • About 8-10 performances each year.
  • Average length of stay is 24 - 30 months.
  • Promotion based on maturity, skill & director approval.

Advanced Choir

  • Choir of 25-35 members.
  • Rehearses Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:00-5:50 pm.
  • More difficult music, attention to individual development and independence.
  • About 8-10 performances each year.
  • Average stay is 12-18 months.
  • Promotion through an audition with the Music Director.

Performing Choir

  • Our top choir: 30-40 members.
  • Rehearses Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:00-6:00 pm.
  • Maintains a busy concert schedule, including performances with Seattle Symphony, recording sessions, and tours.
  • Average stay is 2-4 years - until voice changes.

Vocalpoint! Seattle Girl's Prep

  • Small ensemble of 7th and 8th grade girls.
  • Rehearses Wednesdays: 6:30-9:00 pm.
  • Focus on sight-singing, ear training, rhythm skills, lead and background singing, and performance techniques.
  • Two year program, in preparation for Vocalpoint! Seattle.

Vocalpoint! Seattle

  • Ensemble of 35-45 high school students.
  • Rehearses Mondays 7-9:30 pm
  • Presents shows twice-yearly based around themes in rock 'n' roll.
  • Focus on sight-singing, ear training, rhythm skills, lead and background singing, and performance techniques.



Our family is very grateful and impressed with the professional, high caliber staff…being involved with Northwest Choirs is just plain fun too!
-JoAnn Tolentino, Music Educator & Northwest Choirs Parent

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