Is your child a budding vocalist with a passion for singing? Do you have an older child who loves to sing and is looking for great performance opportunities? Looking for a new afterschool activity for your creative child? Don’t miss the chance to sign up for the Worcester Children’s Chorus (WCC) auditions this August and September for a full school year of learning, performing and fun!

Worcester Children’s Chorus (WCC) invites youth that love to sing, grades 3 – 12, to join us for the 2026-2027 Season. Our outstanding educators are seeking children and teens throughout Central Mass to join their vibrant, premier ensembles! At WCC, children receive top-tier instruction in musicianship and performance, all within a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. Beyond the music, our members form lasting friendships and become part of a community that supports their growth and creativity. Plus, our middle school & high school ensembles have the exciting (optional) opportunity to tour both domestically and internationally.

Let your child sing, shine, and soar with the Worcester Children’s Chorus!

NEXT AUDITION DATES: 

May 28, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Grades 3-12
June 11, 5:00-6:30 PM for GRADES 3-8
June 16, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, GRADES 6-12

Appointments can be made through the website: https://worcesterchildrenschorus.org/

The word “audition” creates feelings. However, WCC auditions are encouraging and low-stress. The appointment is an opportunity to meet the artistic staff and sing a few bars in order to place the singer in the most appropriate ensemble with WCC or through another local school or organization so that they can thrive alongside their musical peers and nurture their love of singing with a solid foundation. The goal is to place each child in the best place for their joyful growth and development.

These 10-minute audition appointments are held each August/September, December/January, and May/June and are also offered on a rolling basis. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled audition dates, please contact WCC at info@worcesterchildrenschorus.org and they will be glad to set up an appointment.

Tuition Assistance

At Worcester Children’s Chorus (WCC), we believe that every child who loves to sing should have the opportunity to be part of our vibrant musical community, regardless of their financial situation. Our mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where children and teens from all backgrounds can come together to learn, grow, and thrive through the joy of singing.

To support this mission, we are proud to offer comprehensive financial assistance to families in need. We are passionate that cost should never be a barrier to participation in our programs. That’s why we provide need-based financial aid to ensure that all children have the chance to join our choir and benefit from our professional-level instruction and enriching experiences.

We invite families to take advantage of this opportunity. Our goal is to make sure every young singer feels welcome and supported, we are committed to working with you to make participation possible.

For more information and to apply for our need-based financial aid, please click here to review and complete our Application for Need-Based Financial Aid. Together, we can make sure that the power of music is accessible to all children in the community.

WCC Out & About

Parents are often surprised at the breadth and caliber of performance opportunities that are offered to their children through Worcester Children’s Chorus. Here’s a sampling:

● Holiday Pops Concerts at Mechanics Hall

● Collaborations with Worcester Chorus, Salisbury Singers, The Master Singers of Worcester, New England Repertory Orchestra, and New England Symphony Orchestra and many more!

● One Voice Youth Choral Festivals (full day of meeting new singers from across the region)

● Worcester Art Museum to perform during Flora in Winter

● Polar Park to sing the national anthem for a WooSox game

● DCU Center to sing the national anthem for a Worcester Railers game

● Canada, Louisiana, England, New York City and more!

● Social events, musical field trips and outings are regularly scheduled to make time for fun and friendship.

Feb 26, 2023 | An Afternoon at the Opera with Directors Chris Shepard (The Worcester Chorus), Cailin Marcel Manson (New England Repertory Orchestra), Edward Tyler (Master Singers of Worcester), and Pamela Mindell (Worcester Children’s Chorus) share the podium in conducting this spectacular collaboration of ensembles on stage at historic Mechanics Hall.

About 

Worcester Children’s Chorus (WCC) celebrates its 17th year offering youth inspiring choral experiences, high-quality music education, and exciting performance opportunities. WCC debuted in 2009 during a “Mostly Mozart” program with The Master Singers of Worcester and has grown to five auditioned ensembles – winning the Telegram & Gazette’s Best Musical Group of Central MA in 2021 and a finalist in 2023.

Under the artistic direction of Dr. Pamela Mindell, WCC ensembles meet weekly at Worcester’s Joy of Music school campus with professionally-trained educators to rehearse for a variety of unique performances and annual concerts planned each year. Highly-respected for choral excellence, WCC is regularly invited to sing with the finest local adult choral groups and at choral festivals as well as perform with the youth and adult orchestras throughout Central MA. WCC’s varied and rich musical repertoire and exciting calendar of events challenge singers in a nurturing and growth-oriented environment.

WCC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors. Tuition supports roughly one-third of our annual budget. Funding is also provided by individuals, local businesses, corporations and foundations dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through music. Financial aid is awarded to an average of 30% of our families each year. Donations are tax-deductible. Visit our website for a full list of our funders and sponsors.

Learn more at www.worcesterchildrenschorus.org

Da Capo choir (Gr 3-4) enjoying the photo shoot at Assumption University, Worcester. Photo courtesy of Prism Point Photography.

Young Artists choir (Gr 5 & 6) ready for another season of fun and singing! Photo courtesy of Prism Point Photography.

Bel Canto singers with Cantare (Gr 6-8), Pamela Mindell conducting & Ilana Joyce Cady on piano. Photo courtesy of Prism Point Photography.

Featured Photo: Worcester Children’s Chorus at Assumption University, December 2023. Photo courtesy of Prism Point Photography.

Learn more at: https://worcesterchildrenschorus.org/

Auditions Held At:
New Location: Joy of Music Program