South Coast Children’s Chorus opens registration for new singers

MARION — The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season.

The South Coast Children’s Chorus is open to all students from grade 1 to 12. Last season there were over 50 singers from 10 different cities and towns throughout the South Coast.

Due to support of local cultural councils, the South Coast Community Foundation and donors, tuition is free again for all interested singers.

The first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, Sept.19. New singers are accepted during the first three rehearsals. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for the preparatory
chorus and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for the advanced chorus at Tabor Academy in the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts, 245 Front Street, Marion.

To register visit the South Coast Children’s Chorus website at www.singsouthcoast.org

“The mission of the South Coast Children's Chorus is to provide a joyful, educational choral experience for young singers, helping them to develop responsibility, confidence, musicianship, and a passion for excellence in all they do,” wrote the organization in a press release. “The South Coast Children’s Chorus’s core values are Service, Culture, Confidence and Community. [The Chorus] performs throughout the South Coast including at AHA!, the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, The Children’s Advocacy Network Gala, Big Sing! Central, Fenway Park and with the internationally renowned African Children’s Choir.”