All Souls Children's Choirs exist to enrich the lives of their members with music from the heart that nourishes the soul. As the choirs strive for excellence through dedication and teamwork, let their voices bring joy to all who listen.

The All Souls children's and youth music program is a place where friendships are built and wonderful memories created. It has been a musical starting point for many. And, without a doubt, it's been a place of just plain fun. Because of the group's annual spring concert trips, All Souls Children's Choir is well-known among Unitarian congregations from San Diego to New York and even in England.

As an extension of the Religious Education department, the Children's Choir program offers children not only the highest quality music education, but also opportunities to learn about their own talents, interest, and self-expression, thus fostering personal growth and the development of life skills through travel, and intense study, teamwork and excellence in performance.

Anyone interested in participating is welcome!

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Choirs
We have three choirs to serve our children and youth:

• Cherub Choir: K-3rd grades
• Children's Choir: 4th-7th grades
• Youth Choir: 8th-12th

Rehearsal Schedules

• Cherub Choir (twice weekly, October-December and March-May): Wednesdays 6-6:45PM;
  Sunday Mornings during Children's Religious Education Classes
• Children's Choir (twice weekly, September-May): Wednesdays 7-8PM; Sundays 6-7PM
• Youth Choir (once weekly, September-May): Sundays  4:00-6:00 pm

*Special rehearsals are called as needed by the director(s). There are also additional rehearsals on the Saturdays prior to the Christmas and the Spring concerts.

Performances

• 10:00 and 11:30AM services on the first Sundays of October, February, March and May.
• Festival Sundays: Thanksgiving Sunday, Christmas Eve, Easter, and Flower Communion (Mother’s Day)
• Occasional community performances

 Outings

• Children's and Youth Choirs Fall Music Camp (this is where singers get to know each other and work with guest musicians in an outdoor setting).  
• Youth Choir Regional Weekend  
• Children’s & Youth Choirs National or International Spring Trip.

In addition to these choirs, we have special vocal and instrumental ensembles that perform throughout the year. For more information, contact the Children's and Youth Choir Director, 918-747-7536.

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Expectations

• Attendance at every rehearsal and performance
• Being on time
• Good behavior at all times
• Showing respect for all other singers, being accepting of everyone in the group
• Taking good care of music, folders, and robes

 

Uniforms (required for every performance)

    Uniform #1

• White, long-sleeved, oxford cloth, button-down collar shirt;
• Black dress pants with belt loops (no jeans or corduroys); 
• Solid black belt;
• Black socks. 
• Solid black closed-toe & -heel dress shoes;
• The shirt is worn tucked in, and no jewelry is to be worn on the outside of the uniform.

    Uniform #2

• Black embroidered choir polo (purchased through choir director); 
• Black dress pants with belt loops (no jeans or corduroys); 
• Solid black belt;
• Black socks. 
• Solid black closed-toe & -heel dress shoes;
• The shirt is worn tucked in, and no jewelry is to be worn on the outside of the uniform. 
• When requested a colorful stole across the shoulders and down the front of the shirt completes the uniform.

    Choir Robes

    Choir robes are often worn over the uniform for Sunday morning performances in the church sanctuary.

 

Choir Board 
The Children’s Choir Board consists of parent volunteers who oversee event planning, coordinate trip funding, and assist the choir director.  Annual events include a Pie Sale, Trivia Night and Garage Sale.  Parent support is a vital part of the Children’s and Youth Choir program.

 

For more information contact the Children's and Youth Choir Director at 918-747-7536.