Youth Ensembles
Youth Ensembles
Stockton Youth Chorale
This ensemble is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 with unchanged voices. The requisite skills include matching pitch and a sense of key, which can be demonstrated in a quick and painless 5-minute audition with the director after a rehearsal.
This ensemble may be divided into the Treblemakers (grades 3 through 5) and the Concert Choir (grades 6 through 8) to better meet the skill levels of the singers. Generally, Treblemakers sing 1-2 part music and Concert Choir sings more complex 2-3 part music. Rehearsal times will be adjusted as necessary.
- Rehearsals: Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Central United Methodist Church, Choir Room, Stockton
Valley Youth A Cappella
This ensemble is for young men and women in grades 9 through 12 and includes changed, changing or unchanged voices.
The requisite skills include matching pitch, a sense of key, ability to sight read and hold a harmony part independently while singing 3-4 part music. That basic skills can be demonstrated in a quick and painless 5-minute audition with the director after a rehearsal. Phase II of the audition will be accomplished during the first rehearsal with the entire ensemble reading, learning and singing new music together.
- Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Central United Methodist Church, Choir Room, Stockton
Schedules, Handbook, and Registration
The registration form, commitment form, scholarship form, and mask survey can be picked up at a rehearsal. If you would like to print them at home, please email the office@stocktonchorale.org.
Semester Tuition
Our programs are supported through tuition fees. We don’t want to turn any singer away because of financial issues. For those families who need financial assistance, we provide partial or full scholarships. Please click on the Scholarship Form below. The form will be submitted securely to our office assistant.
- Grades 3-8 Tuition: $185 per semester or $370 for the season (includes pizza every other Thursday and t-shirt)
- Grades 9-12 Tuition: $135 per semester or $270 for the season. (includes t-shirt)
- $25 off for each additional sibling (email office@stocktonchorale.org for the coupon code)
Checks payable to: Stockton Chorale. For the sibling discount or an invoice, please email office@stocktonchorale.org after completing the registration forms for your singers.
Costumes are available for purchase or rent. Click for prices, information, and to pay.
Joan Calonico, Director
Joan Calonico graduated from the University of Pacific Conservatory of Music in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She was a General Music and Choral Specialist in Lincoln Unified School District for 20 years. During that time, she served as Mentor Teacher and Music Teacher Specialist, coordinating the K-8 music program district-wide. She has directed middle school honor choirs throughout the region.
After earning a master’s degree in Educational Administration, Mrs. Calonico became principal of Lincoln Elementary School and later, Don Riggio School, where Visual & Performing Arts are an integral part of every student’s education. She has directed the Stockton Youth Chorale since 2002 and making music with kids is her favorite thing to do.
