Choruses

Chorus is something we recommend for all musicians, regardless of instrument! Singing enhances instrumental playing, and it's a great human experience.

2017-2018 Concerts

Friday, November 17, 2017
Young Women's Chorale, Youth Chorale, and Camerata
7:00 PM, Church of the Covenant Boston

Saturday, December 2, 2017
Children's Choruses
4:00 PM, Jordan Hall

Sunday, January 28, 2018
Youth Chorale and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra perform Beethoven's Choral Fantasy
8:00 PM, Jordan Hall

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Youth Chorale and Youth Repertory Orchestra perform Poulenc's Gloria
8:00 PM, Jordan Hall

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Youth Chorale performs on Annual Composer's Celebration Concert
7:30 PM, Jordan Hall

Thursday, May 31, 2018
Young Women's Chorale, Youth Chorale, and Camerata
7:30 PM, Jordan Hall

Sunday, June 10, 2018
Children's Choruses
3:00 PM, Jordan Hall

Audition Information

Each May, NEC Prep holds auditions for chorus acceptance or advancement for the following school year. Students can begin scheduling auditions in March.

Click here to sign up for a spring Chorus audition!

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Meet New England Conservatory Prep's Sarah Houghton, Director of Children's Choruses. 
Chorus is something we recommend for all musicians, regardless of instrument!
As Sarah says "It's fun! Just come and try us out!"

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Jonathan Richter conducts the New England Conservatory Prep Youth Chorale in a performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Missa Brevis" in F, K.192. Recorded live in Jordan Hall January 7, 2014.

Members of Sarah Houghton's Preparatory Chorus rehearse.

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Cristi Catt directs NEC Prep School's Contemporary Improvisation combined a capella ensembles in a performance of Bobby McFerrin's "Grace". 

Sarah Houghton working with members of the Preparatory Chorus.