About Choristers

The Chorister program has been suspended for the time being.  Please check back for updates.

Choristers is a choir for children in grades 1–3. Singers learn basic musicianship skills and vocal technique as they explore music that is well suited to their age and ability. Further, singers learn the foundations of music reading including solfege, rhythm, pitch, and basic music notation. Most importantly, we wish to instill in our young singers a love for singing and musical excellence.
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Choristers meet for weekly rehearsals throughout the school year. Each year, Choristers performs at least three public concerts, including a collaboration with the Symphony of the Mountains at their annual holiday concert.

Rehearsals

The Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy offers two Choristers groups — one that rehearses in Johnson City, TN, and another in Emory, VA.

Johnson City Choristers
  • Amy Potterton, director
  • Rehearsals—Monday afternoons during the school year, 4:15pm–5:15pm, Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church

Emory  Choristers
  • Emily McCraw, director
  • Rehearsals—Thursday afternoons during the school year, 4:30–5:30pm, Emory & Henry College

Come Sing with Us!

There is no audition for Choristers, however singers are asked to come register and meet their director. The director may spend several minutes singing with the child at registration.