CCC Choirs
Centennial Children’s Chorus is comprised of choirs, ranging in grades kindergarten through eight, that meet at various locations in Fort Collins. Starting in third grade, the choirs emphasize note reading, vocal training, and performance skills, while singing in the traditional concerts throughout the year in addition to other performances as arranged by the directors. Learn more about our directors at Our Staff.
Primo Coro: "First choir"
DIRECTED BY: Wendi Burback
Accompanist: Carol VanShaar
Primo Coro is CCC's choir preparatory program for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. In this non-auditioned class, children are introduced to choral music in the rehearsal setting and take part in a choir filled with singing, learning, and fun. Primo Coro is an outstanding way for young children to explore their budding interest in music with the potential for other opportunities within CCC.
Singers learn musical skills and group singing through playful activities to build concepts such as listening, singing, matching pitch, recognizing ascending and descending phrases, simple rhythmic and melodic patterns, movement, and expression.
Rehearsals start with vocal warm-ups and exercises. The rest of the time is devoted to active learning through musical games, folk dancing, or playing simple percussion instruments. Singers start to learn proper breathing, posture, and basic music reading.
Primo Coro has a fall and spring session, each are a 10-week program.
Signups for the spring session will be available this winter.
Singers meet Mondays, 4:15-5:00 P.M. at Christ United Methodist Church.
Each session finishes with an informal performance for friends and family.
Our Fall 2024 session will be September 30 - December 9, and Teddy Bear Tea, Saturday, December 14, 10:30 A.M. No class on November 25.
Tuition is $200 for the 10-week session.
Jubilate: "Joyful voices"
DIRECTED BY: MICHAEL APODACA
Jubilate is a performance choir for singers in grades 3-6, with major emphasis on vocal training and performance in the traditional concert schedule.
Jubilate singers have demonstrated the ability to match pitch, and have a readiness to sing in parts.
Studies focus on vocal training, note reading, and performance skills.Jubilate is a full-year choir, starting from the Fall Workshop in mid-August, and ending with the Summer Festival Concert in early June.
Singers meet Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Fort Collins.
Jubilate performances include the Songs of the Season, Teddy Bear Tea, Kids on Broadway, Jubilate and Cantare in Concert, and the Summer Festival Concert. They also perform a Thank-You Concert for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in gratitude for them welcoming us to rehearse in their space.
Ticketed events: Songs of the Season (adults), Teddy Bear Tea, Jubilate and Cantare in Concert, and Kids on Broadway.
Cantare: "To Sing"
DIRECTED BY: Nicole Hallenbeck
Cantare is the intermediate choir for grades 5-8. Cantare singers have demonstrated intermediate proficiency in vocal technique and part-singing. Besides extensive vocal training, they focus on two and three-part choral literature and perform in the traditional concert schedule.Cantare is a full-year choir, starting from the Fall Workshop in mid-August, and ending with the Summer Festival Concert in early June.
Singers meet Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Fort Collins.
Cantare performances include the Songs of the Season, Teddy Bear Tea, Kids on Broadway, Jubilate and Cantare in Concert, and the Summer Festival Concert. They perform a Thank-You Concert for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in gratitude for them welcoming us to rehearse in their space.
Ticketed events: Songs of the Season (adults), Teddy Bear Tea, Jubilate and Cantare in Concert, and Kids on Broadway.
Sala Voce: "Chamber Voices"
DIRECTED BY: Wendi Burback
Sala Voce is the most advanced group of singers in CCC and is open to singers, grades 7-8, who have been in CCC for at least one year.
Sala Voce singers have demonstrated a high degree of vocal and sight-singing ability, a consistent work ethic, and a strong commitment to the organization.
They perform the most difficult repertoire and have extra musical responsibilities and experiences.
Sala Voce is a full-year choir, starting from the Fall Workshop in mid-August, and ending with the Summer Festival Concert in early June.
Singers meet Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Christ United Methodist Church in Fort Collins.
Sala Voce performances include the Songs of the Season, Teddy Bear Tea, Sala Voce Sings!, Kids on Broadway, and the Summer Festival Concert. They perform Thank-You Concerts for Christ United Methodist Church and for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in gratitude for them welcoming us to rehearse in their space.
Sala Voce singers often have the opportunity to travel to a concert festival during the summer. Past locations have included Denver, New Orleans, Eugene, London, Hawaii, and Washington D.C.
Ticketed events: Songs of the Season (adults), Teddy Bear Tea, Sala Voce Sings!, and Kids on Broadway.