Cantate & Chorale (grades 4 - 12)

CANTATE: by audition for singers in grades 6 and up (auditions will be held during the second rehearsal of the season)
CHORALE: all singers in grades 4 and up preparing for Cantate and those who do not desire the additional performance commitments of Cantate.

-Rehearsals every Monday 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
(except major holidays & spring break)
-Holiday & Spring Concerts (Dec 14, 2026 & May 2027 TBD)
-USU Homecoming Parade )
-Monster Concert with USU Youth Conservatory
(October 24, 2026)
-Sing in The Nutcracker with Cache Valley Civic Ballet,
Thanksgiving weekend (optional)
(Nov 23-25, 27-28, 30 & Dec 1, 2026;
singers can typically miss 2-3 rehearsals/performances)
-Carnegie Hall Link-up with AFCO (March 2027)
-Top quality instruction using the Orff-Schulwerk approach
(learn more about Orff-Schulwerk here)
-Cache Valley ChoirFest with guest conductor (March 2027)
-CANTATE: ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

Cadet (grades 2-3)

-Rehearsals every Monday 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
(except major holidays & spring break)
-Holiday & Spring Concerts (Dec 14, 2026 & May 2027 TBD)
-USU Homecoming Parade
-Likely additional performance TBA
-Top quality instruction using the Orff-Schulwerk approach
(learn more about Orff-Schulwerk here)

Caprice (Grades K-1)

-Rehearsals every Monday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m./5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
(except major holidays & spring break)
-Holiday & Spring Concerts (Dec 14, 2026 & May 2027 TBD)
-Holiday & Spring Sharing Concerts (Nov 30, 2026 & April/May TBD;
during regular rehearsal time)
-USU Homecoming Parade
-Likely additional performance TBA
-Top quality instruction using the Orff-Schulwerk approach
(learn more about Orff-Schulwerk here)

Cadenza (Preschool ages 4 & 5)

-Rehearsals every Monday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
(except major holidays & spring break)
-Holiday & Spring Sharing Concerts (Dec 7, 2026 & May 3 or 10, 2027;
during regular rehearsal time)
-Top quality instruction using the Orff-Schulwerk approach
(learn more about Orff-Schulwerk here)

Important Dates

Mon, Aug 31 - Back to Choir Night, 4:30-6:00 pm, Fine Arts Building 214
Mon, Sep 14 - First Rehearsal
No Rehearsals on the following dates: 9/7/26, 12/21/26, 12/28/26, 1/4/27, 1/18/27, 2/15/27, 3/29/27
Season ends with the 40th Anniversary Concert in May, date TBD
Music & Movement Summer Camps for children ages 4-12 (dates to be announced in March 2027)

Registration Costs & Class Schedule

ALL REGULAR REHEARSALS ARE HELD ON MONDAY ON THE USU CAMPUS.
Scroll to the bottom of this page to see a map.

$25 non-refundable administrative deposit is required to register.

Tuition Prices:

Cantate & Chorale (grades 4 and up): $285.00/year or 9 equal payments of $31.67
4:30 - 6:15 pm
Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center

Cadet (grades 2-3): $220.00/year or 9 equal payments of $24.44
Cadet 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center

Caprice (grades K-1): $175.00/year or 9 equal payments of $19.44
Caprice A 4:30 - 5:15 pm
Caprice B 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Class sizes limited.

Cadenza (Preschool ages 4-5): $175.00/year or 9 equal payments of $19.44
4:30 - 5:15 pm
Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center
Class size limited.

Tuition payment options:

• Monthly payments beginning on Sep 1, 2026.

• Full season lump sum payments, billed on Sep 2, 2026.

• Harmony Ed full season invoices, sent on Sep 2, 2026 (must be paid within 45 days).

Financial Assistance is available for qualified families (click here for application).

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*If you register your child for the wrong class, they will be moved to the correct class if space is available! Classes are determined by grade in school. No exceptions!

**Children should have the ability to follow directions and stay on task in a variety of classroom environments- from quiet listening to group choral singing to active movement. If a child is unable to manage his/her behavior, the parent will be invited to attend class with their child.

Parking & Drop Off

There is no free parking on campus. Thus we provide employees for Cadet, Caprice, and Cadenza Choirs to collect the children and walk them into class. Details will be provided at Back the Choir Night. Parking passes are also available for purchase by parents.

Performance Clothing

Clothing will be purchased at Back to Choir Night, Aug 31, 2026 or from the website, if registering after Back to Choir Night.
See the performance clothing and costs here.

Waiting List
If a class is full, click here for the waiting list. We will let you know if an opening becomes available.

Where are classes held?

Classes are held on the Utah State University Campus in the Fine Arts Center (FAC).