Choruses
  • Da Capo Choir, a beginning choral class for students ages 5-8. Children learn age-appropriate vocal technique, pitch and rhythm matching skills, and ensemble teamwork.
  • Lyric Choir, ages 7-10. Expands upon basic singing skills to perform unison and two part music.
  • Treble Choir, ages 9-13. Choristers apply the rudiments of choral singing, sight singing, and musicianship to perform as a well-tuned ensemble.
  • Concert Choir, ages 10-15. (Annandale Campus only) This highest level of singing for unchanged voices perform challenging repertoire with additional opportunities around   the community and by invitation.
  • Master Singers, ages 13-19. (Annandale Campus only) This ensemble is made up of changed voices, performing SATB repertoire.

Formation of each choir is dependent upon enrollment, the financial viability, and the professional assessment of the artistic staff as to the placement of singers.

While most students are placed in the ensemble intended for their age, flexibility is permitted based on the student’s vocal maturity and musical readiness. All singers are auditioned annually, and new members are accepted in May/June, August/September, and January.

General Musicianship

General musicianship classes are included in rehearsals for all FCS Youth Choruses. In musicianship classes, singers will learn age-appropriate vocal technique, pitch- and rhythm-matching skills, and ensemble teamwork. Curriculum is based on Kodály methodology.

Musicianship Corner

Click here to learn about our musicianship teachers and what each class learns in this 45 minute class before or after their rehearsal.

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Rehearsal Schedule: 2023-2024

Rehearsals and musicianship classes are held Monday evenings at Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Virginia.

  • Da Capo Choir – 5:00 – 6:30 pm
  • Lyric Choir – 5:00 – 6:30 pm
  • Treble Choir – 5:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Concert Choir – 4:45 – 7:00 pm
  • Master Singers – 5:30 – 7:45 pm
Tuition and Fees

Full Year Tuition (2023-2024 season)

  • Da Capo Choir – $750*
  • Lyric Choir – $750*
  • Treble Choir – $800*
  • Concert Choir – $800*
  • Master Singers – $800*

*Annual tuition fees may be reduced by $90 if Family Involvement Program service hours are pledged and fulfilled by deadline.  Parents/guardians/families pledge and fulfill six service hours per chorister; families with multiple singers enrolled in FCS must pledge and fulfill 10 service hours.

Half-Year Tuition (Sept.-Dec., or Jan.-June)

  • Da Capo Choir – $425
  • Lyric Choir – $425
  • Treble Choir – $475
  • Concert Choir – $475
  • Master Singers – $475

The purchase of a uniform for a singer or any costumes required for concert participation is the responsibility of each chorister and his/her family.

Financial assistance opportunities for those undergoing financial hardship are available on a case-by-case basis.  The FCS Board of Directors considers applications in September, January, and June.  To be considered, complete a Financial Assistance Application and return it to the FCS office. Please submit applications in a timely manner.  FCS will make every effort to allow all singers to participate.
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