Our ENSEMBLES

The Westchester Children’s Chorus performing ensembles rehearse weekly on Thursday afternoons in Larchmont from September through May and observe the Mamaroneck School District Holiday Calendar. You can find more information on the audition process as well as some membership FAQs on our audition page.

Crescendo

Directed by Hannah Geiling

A choir for students in grades 1-2. Crescendo students will have a slightly shorter rehearsal and will focus on developing the skills necessary to be successful in the chorus!

Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:15 pm

CANTUS

Directed by Anne Crozier

Cantus is comprised of treble/unchanged voices.  Students in grades 3-5 will experience beginning choral techniques and etiquette through game songs, canons/rounds, and a simple introduction to reading a score. Cantus members must be able to demonstrate a healthy use of head tone and will be asked to participate in a blend and balance exercise during auditions.  Throughout the year students will experience singing unison and two-part music.

Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Cantabile

Directed by Jenn Giustino

Cantabile is comprised of treble/unchanged voices. Students in grades 6-8 will experience a growing choral etiquette and rehearsal technique, with a more formal rehearsal process that includes sight singing and score study. Cantabile members must demonstrate a healthy use of head tone and will be asked to participate in a blend-and-balance exercise during auditions. Throughout the year, students will experience singing unison, two-, and three-part music.

Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm

CHORALE

Directed by Amanda Gundling

A choir for students in grades 9-12, Chorale singers must demonstrate advanced choral techniques including but not limited to, sight reading skills, head/falsetto and chest voice sound production, part independence against two to three other voices, and high school music theory terminology and understandings. Throughout the year students will experience singing two, three, and four-part music.

Rehearses Thursdays from 4:15 - 6:00 pm

cambiare

Directed by Jonathan Pereira

Cambiare is an ensemble for young men and changing voices starting in 6th grade. Singers will build their skills in singing, musicality, sight-reading, and music literacy, and advance their performance skills. This ensemble performs repertoire in many styles and languages. Students will participate in two, three, and four-part music.

Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm