"My 5th grade son, Michael, had a wonderful time at SingFest. He went to the four rehearsals with great enthusiasm, and was thrilled to get the opportunity to perform at Benaroya Hall (how many other 11 year olds get that chance?!) It was astonishing to hear how well the SingFest choir sang after just those four rehearsals, and inspirational to hear the skills of the other Columbia Choir groups." ".....as the mom of three boys I'd like to quote.....inspirational words: "I want to live in a world where men sing!"

"I would like to tell you that this was one of the best experiences my daughter Betsy had.  She is still talking about it and thinking about joining Columbia Choirs in the fall.  I have taught music on the church level for many years.....(being in SingFest)was wonderful, exceptional, and way more than we could have imagined. 

The teaching was very professional, yet fun, and the experience of singing at Benaroya Hall was awesome. Thank you and Columbia Choirs for allowing Betsy to be a part of this wonderful experience.  I know this is something she and I will both remember for a lifetime." 

Columbia Choirs Singing Festivals

Each school year Columbia Choirs provides a short-term singing opportunity called "SingFest".  Children who are recommended by their music teachers to represent their schools form the SingFest Honor Choir.  This honor choir rehearses at least four times; preparing to perform on one of Columbia Choirs' concerts.  It is like a brief "test drive" of what Columbia Choirs has to offer.  This experience is limited to fourth through eighth graders.  Parents are welcome to attend any and all of the SingFest Honor Choir rehearsals. Each school year we will post the dates on this page.

These festivals are for boys and girls, dedicated singers, in third through seventh grades who are between nine and thirteen years old. Boys must have unchanged voices. Students attend fast paced, positive and challenging rehearsals at the Columbia Choirs rehearsal locations. Entry into the choir is gained by either recommendation of a professional music educator, choir director or by auditioning for a member of the Columbia Choirs' staff.

Participation is on a first come, first served basis. In exciting, fast-paced rehearsals the children will focus on:

1.  Introduction to the solfege method of reading music
2.  Singing instruction and vocal artistry
3.  Learning songs and presentation techniques
4.  Preparation for the culminating performance.

Children from elementary, middle and junior high schools in the region are invited to apply for participation in this wonderful time of music-making in with the internationally recognized and award-winning Columbia Choirs!

Qualifications

Application and Deadlines

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All-Region Choir will be held from 4:30-6pm in Redmond.   The singing festival will culminate in "YuleFest," a Holiday concert of music from around the world. This is an outstanding opportunity for talented children to meet and sing with others from throughout the region who are interested in singing and making music for fun. It is also a window into the way the celebrated Columbia Children's Choirs trains young singers at such a high, international level of accomplishment...while having an enjoyable time. Singers are usually inspired to want to join Columbia Choirs and audition opportunities will be available during the week.

Tuition: $40.00 which includes: 7-1/2 hours of instruction, use of music, singing in the closing concert and one complimentary adult ticket to the closing concert. 

Qualifications

Application and Deadlines

SummerSing!! is offered in your choice of one week or two weeks of 4 afternoon rehearsals, Monday through Thursday 4:30-6pm. There are two sessions. The culminating demonstration and performance is each week on Thursday at 6pm. This festival will draw children from public schools, homeschool, parochial and private school learning environments. Admission is by teacher recommendation (either school music teacher or private instrumental teacher) or by audition (demonstrating ability to carry a tune and concentrate). Children, aged 9-13 (unchanged voices) will join together for a fun time of singing and friendship. This is a wonderful, short-term singing experience AND an introduction to the international award-winning instruction available each school year through the Columbia Choirs organization. Singers are usually inspired to want to join Columbia Choirs and audition opportunities will be available.

This festival will be held in Redmond.

Tuition: $50.00 per session, which and includes 6 hours of instruction and one free performance.

Qualifications

Application and Deadlines

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SingFest is Columbia Choirs' original singing festival for children.  It is available for children from public, homeschool, parochial and private school learning environments. Following four afternoon rehearsals (6 hours of practice) the children will present a culminating concert "WorldSongs" in an outstanding performance venue in the region.  Admission is by teacher recommendation (either school music teacher or private instrumental teacher) or by audition (demonstrating ability to carry a tune and concentrate). Children, in third through 7th grades (aged 8-13; unchanged voices) will join together for a fun time of singing and friendship. This is a wonderful, short-term singing experience AND an introduction to the international award-winning instruction available each school year through the Columbia Choirs organization. Singers are usually inspired to want to join Columbia Choirs and audition opportunities will be available.

Tuition: $30.00 , which includes 6 hrs. of instruction and one complimentary parent/guardian ticket to the concert "Invitationsl Choral Festival". Each singer will get into the concert free.  Additional tickets will be available during the festival rehearsals.

NOTE: If your child has not been recommended by his/her music teacher at school, you will need to schedule an audition appointment. You can get a form (listing the exact dates of the rehearsals) from your child's school music teacher. A set of forms should have been mailed to your child's school music teacher. 

To make an appointment email our music director, Mr. Steve Stevens, at info@columbiachoirs.com or call 425-486-1987.

Qualifications

Application and Deadlines

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Qualifications

1)  If your child has received a signed copy of the registration form he/she has been recommended by his/her music teacher.  It is quite a compliment  to be selected by your music teacher to represent your school this way. We look forward to meeting you and sharing in the excitement of singing music of different styles; or

2)  If you have simply been given a registration form (and your teacher did not sign it) or if you have simply heard about this opportunity in the media, you need to pass an audition to participate. Please call the choir office 425-486-1987 (toll free 1-866-486-1987) or e-mail and arrange an audition appointment.

To participate in our festivals, a singer MUST:  Show the ability to carry a tune with a clear, unhusky, singing voice and be a good citizen in music class.  Child doesn't need to have a wonderful solo voice, but must...

1.  Be recommended by your school music teacher (contact your teacher); or
2.  Express interest to your school music teacher; ask to be auditioned; or
3.  Make an appointment with our conductor to audition by calling (425) 486-1987; or
4.  Print the application form, fill it out and mail it to:

          Columbia Choirs Festivals Registrar 
          4210 - 216th St SW
          Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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Columbia Choirs Festival Application Forms

Documents are in PDF format.  Fill out the form while online by clicking on each of the fields and print out when you're done.

SingFestApplication (41KB)

Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until the session is full. Early registration is encouraged.

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