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AUDITION FOR OUR 2023-2024 SEASON!
We value and celebrate diversity. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Does your child or teen love to sing? We’d love to hear them! Open to students in grades 2-12 (three choir levels).
Auditions are a very low-key, positive experience.
auditionS:
PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-8:
Please click on the link below to request an audition, and we’ll get back to you soon! Auditions are held by INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT (low-key, no stress). Open to students in grades 2-12 (three choir levels). Auditions are a very positive experience with encouraging staff.
AUDITION SIGN UP (click here)
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
We currently have openings for ALL voice parts for students in grades 9-12. There are two ways to audition: online or in person. If choosing to submit your audition online, simply take a video of yourself singing a choral selection or other song of your choice (a smartphone recording is fine). No accompaniment is needed, and the song does not need to be memorized. Send the video through Google Drive to OFFICERICC [AT] GMAIL.COM. Questions? Email Dr. Noel at OFFICERICC [AT] GMAIL.COM, and she will be happy to reply.
If you prefer an in-person audition, we would be happy to meet you! Please fill out the brief form here: AUDITION SIGN UP (click here).
See below on what to expect at a live audition.
IN PERSON AUDITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT
The students meet one-on-one with the Artistic Director, Christine Noel (parents of younger children are asked to attend). Dr. Noel will guide the student through an easy vocal warmup to better understand their voice. The student will then be asked to sing a familiar song of their choice (Happy Birthday, My Country Tis of Thee, a Disney song, etc.) If the student prefers, Dr. Noel can sing with them. High School students can choose an age-appropriate song that shows their ability to blend well with other voices (a choral piece or musical theatre selection would be fine). Any questions, please email officericc(AT)gmail.com. REHEARSALS for our new semester begin the week of January 22.
Weekly rehearsal schedule, beginning in JANUARY
Training Chorus (grades 2-4):
One rehearsal per week; parents register for the most convenient location.
• Mondays, 4:45pm-6:00pm (Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln, RI)
• Tuesdays, 4:45pm-6:00pm (RI Philharmonic Music School, East Providence, RI) OR
• Thursdays, 4:45pm-6:00pm (St. Luke’s Church, East Greenwich, RI)
Lyric Chorus (grades 5-8):
One rehearsal per week; parents register for the most convenient location.
• Mondays, 5:00pm-6:15pm (Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln, RI)
• Tuesdays, 5:00pm-6:15pm (RI Philharmonic Music School, East Providence, RI) OR
• Thursdays, 5:00pm-6:15pm (St. Luke’s Church, East Greenwich, RI)
HONOR CHOIR (grades 9-12):
One location only:
• Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30pm (RI Philharmonic Music School, East Providence, RI)
TUITION:
$255 per semester, $30 music packet
what makes ricc special?
At RICC, we believe in the importance of cultivating leadership skills and fostering the development of self-esteem as much as we aim to nurture their voices and build advanced musical skill. For 20 years, our graduating students have told us that RICC has provided far more than a musical education — it’s helped shape who they are as individuals. We’re pretty proud of that, and we are passionate about making a difference in their lives.
Each chorus group is led by at least four mentors: the conductor, a pianist, one to two teaching assistants, and a junior staff member. Our goal in each rehearsal is to make every student feel seen and known. Our teaching assistants and junior staff serve as models for vocal technique and help to facilitate student learning and personal connections among our singers.
Past Performance Highlights!
The RICC Chamber Chorus performed at Carnegie Hall in April 2019.
Members of our Training, Lyric, and Chamber Choruses recorded a commercial for favorite RI spot--Benny's! - November, 2015
With Grammy winner, COLBIE CAILLAT
RI Children's Chorus performance at Elmo's Red Tie Ball at the RI Convention Center - March, 2011
Members of the RI Children's Chorus appeared in the film, MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012), starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Bill Murray. Directed by Wes Anderson (pictured).
The RI Children's Chorus performs at the MONOPOLY BALL to benefit Hasbro Children's Hospital.
RI Convention Center - March, 2014.
The RICC Chamber Chorus performs at the American Choral Directors Association conventions in Baltimore (2014), Providence (2012), and Philadelphia (2010).
The RICC Training and Lyric Choirs perform the National Anthem for the Providence Bruins. Feb 2013, Apr 2015, Apr 2019
The RICC Lyric and Training Choirs perform at the RI Convention Center for the 2014 New England Family Fun Fest.
The RICC Principal and Lyric Choirs perform for the IZZY FOUNDATION GALA at the RI Convention Center. (2013, 2015)
The RI Children's Chorus performs with the Rhode Island Philharmonic in MAHLER, SYMPHONY No. 3 - May, 2011
RICC performs for the March of Dimes Citizen of the Year Event (2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016)
Proudly partnered with the RI Philharmonic Carter Center for Music Education