Becoming a Member

The Millikin Children's Choir is always looking for more children/youth ages 5 to 18 to include in our program. Placement auditions are held annually in September; however, children are welcome to join the program in January as well. For more information or to schedule an audition time, please call Carol in the Preparatory Department Office at (217) 425-4698.

 

Choral Group Placement Audition

Every child in the MCC program will be asked to meet with the choir directors for a placement audition. These auditions help determine which choir each student will be placed in. In addition, the audition time allows every child and parent the opportunity to meet his/her choir director and have any questions answered prior to the first rehearsal. During the placement auditions, children should expect to sing as well as demonstrate any musical skills that they may already know. Sequenced skill development means that each singer will make the most musical progress in a group that matches his or her current knowledge and skill level. We aspire to provide a non-threatening, fun learning atmosphere for each singer that challenges and maximizes musical growth. Children progress through the levels of instruction at their own pace.

*Children beginning in KinderChoir do not need to complete a placement audition. However, parents and children starting in KinderChoir are encouraged to sign up for an appointment to meet the KinderChoir director prior to the first rehearsal.