High School Outreach Program

The QCCS High School Outreach Program offers young singers considering a career in music the opportunity to expand their performing experience.

Talented singers of all voice parts who are currently in grades 9-12 are invited to audition for the QCCS High School Outreach Program.  For more information or to schedule an audition, contact Emily John.

Benefits

  • Learn and perform choral masterworks with full orchestra in the largest professional concert venue in Queens

  • Build your performing resume

  • Experience the excitement of performing side by side with experienced singers of all ages (college music majors, community members)

  • Develop your sight singing, vocal and language skills

  • Connect to a new community of people who love music

Responsibilities

  • Attend weekly rehearsals

  • Work on your music outside of rehearsal, as needed

  • Attend dress rehearsals and concerts

  • Invite friends, family, teachers to concerts

Rewards

  • High school singers do not pay dues; they are covered by scholarship

  • High school singers receive their music for free

  • High school singers receive two tickets to each performance

Singers may audition as individuals or may join with an adult family member.  If a family member joins with a high school student s/he receives 50% off dues.

High School Student Tickets

We offer group rate tickets ($5 each) to high school choirs and performing ensembles.  Group tickets must be purchased in advance through Emily John and are not available through the box office.  This can be a fantastic opportunity to bring your choir, orchestra, madrigal group or vocal ensemble to a live concert with full orchestra, choir and soloists.  Check out this  season’s concert dates  so you can plan to bring your group.