Frequently asked questions

$164/month (payable on the 5th of each month from September to June) and a non-refundable deposit of $100 at the time of a child’s acceptance into the Choir. More information about the Concert Choir is available here.(javascript:void(0))

$110/month (payable on the 5th of each month from September to June) and a non-refundable deposit of $100 at the time of a child’s acceptance into the Choir. More information on the Recital Choir is available here.(javascript:void(0))

$84/month (payable on the 5th of each month from September to June) and a non-refundable deposit of $50 at the time of a child’s acceptance into the Choir. More information about the Prelude Choir is available here.(javascript:void(0))

$64/month (payable on the 5th of each month from September to June) More information on the Youth Ensemble is available here.(https://www.victoriachildrenschoir.ca/youth-choir)

Auditions for the Concert Choir, Recital Choir and Youth Ensemble are held annually in May/June. You can also request an audition (javascript:void(0))by contacting our Executive Director. On audition day, your child should come prepared to sing a favourite song for our Artistic and/or Music Director in order to determine a fit with our Recital Choir, Concert Choir or Youth Ensemble (based on experience, interest, and ability). Each assessment usually takes about 15 minutes and we try to keep it as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Parents can use this time to chat with our administrative staff and other parents to understand how choir life works.

No – this is a non-auditioned ensemble and you simply have to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis up to 90 children. You can request information about registration (javascript:void(0))by contacting our Executive Director.

Prelude Choir • One 1 hour rehearsal per week (Tuesdays) • Two Signature Concerts (December and June) • One fundraiser (each chorister is expected to sell one book of raffle tickets in the spring) Recital Choir • One 2 hour rehearsal per week (Tuesdays) • Two Signature Concerts (December and June) • One over-night camp • Approximately five additional performances throughout the year • One fundraisers (each chorister is expected to sell one book of raffle tickets in the spring) Concert Choir • 4.5 hours of rehearsals per week (Tuesdays and Fridays) • Two Signature Concerts (December and June) • Two weekend choir camps (September and January) • Approximately 7-10 additional performances throughout the year • Possible additional performances with Pacific Opera Victoria and/or the Victoria Symphony. This varies year to year. • Tour once every 2-4 years • One fundraisers (each chorister is expected to sell one book of raffle tickets in the spring) Note: additional fundraising for the Concert Choir will take place if a Tour is being planned. Youth Ensemble • 1.5 hours of rehearsals per week (Fridays) • Two Signature Concerts (December and June) • Additional performance opportunities throughout the year • One fundraisers (each chorister is expected to sell one book of raffle tickets in the spring)

The Victoria Children’s Choir is a registered charitable organization and over half our operating budget is raised through grants, donors, and fundraising. We try to keep fundraising to a minimum for our families (one book of raffle tickets for all choristers). This allows us to keep our monthly fees quite low, and include things like weekend choir camps in our programming at no additional cost. If our Concert Choir is planning a Tour, additional fundraising will take place specifically to offset the cost of travel for our families.

Our Board of Directors has approved a Tour schedule on a 4-year cycle: • Small tour (within North America) • No tour • Large Tour (international) • No tour This schedule provides a guideline only – the Board and artistic team retain the right to make changes based on world events, invitations, and unforeseen opportunities.