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Singers come from more than 25 South Bay communities and tour nationally and internationally.","website":"https://www.southbaychildrenschoir.com","phone":"(310) 906-6044","email":"southbaychildrenschoir@gmail.com","instagram":null,"founded":1996,"credentials":["Member of El Camino College Community and Continuing Education"],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":"El Camino College Music Building","street":"16007 Crenshaw Blvd","unit":null,"city":"torrance","zip":"90506","neighborhood":null,"coords":[-118.32657,33.88554],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"songbirds","type":"afterschool","name":"Songbirds (ages 6-7)","summary":"A playful, movement-filled introductory choir for ages 6 and 7 on Saturday mornings, built on singing games and no audition.","description":"Songbirds is the non-auditioned first step into the choir. Children explore music fundamentals through singing games, movement and imaginative play inspired by John Feierabend's research-based curriculum, aiming to become tuneful, beatful and artful. Registration is with the choir manager in early September for fall and early January for spring. $179 per 10-week session.","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":6,"max":7},"format":"in-person","afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["sat"],"start":"09:00","end":"09:45"}]},"traits":{"structure":"structured","setting":"indoor","commitment":"term","staff":["professionals"],"showcase":true,"parents":"drop-off","intensity":"playful","groupSize":["class"],"sessionMinutes":45,"skillLevels":["beginner"],"goals":["fun","confidence","skills"],"methods":["play-based"],"goodFor":["new-to-it"],"assessment":false,"feel":"Joyful, movement-filled singing games in a 45-minute Saturday class with no audition and no experience needed.","topics":["choir","singing","movement","rhythm","pitch"]},"price":{"amount":179,"unit":"session","note":"Per 10-week session; the choir meets September to December and January to May."}},{"id":"music-makers","type":"afterschool","name":"Music Makers (ages 8-9)","summary":"A beginning choir for ages 8 and 9 on Saturday mornings: healthy vocal technique, solfege and introductory score reading, with a placement audition.","description":"Children learn healthy vocal technique, solfege (do-re-mi) for pitch accuracy and introductory score reading through partner work, small-group activities and full-ensemble singing. Ages 8 and up sign up for a no-preparation group audition so directors can place them. Tuition is six payments of $125 (three if starting in January); a 15% discount for paying the year up front, a $40 sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":8,"max":9},"format":"in-person","afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["sat"],"start":"09:00","end":"11:00"}]},"traits":{"structure":"structured","setting":"indoor","commitment":"term","staff":["professionals"],"showcase":true,"parents":"drop-off","intensity":"balanced","groupSize":["class"],"sessionMinutes":120,"skillLevels":["beginner"],"goals":["skills","confidence","social"],"goodFor":["new-to-it"],"assessment":true,"feel":"A warm, encouraging beginner ensemble where kids build vocal technique, solfege and reading skills together.","topics":["choir","singing","solfege","sight-reading","music-theory","concerts"]},"price":{"amount":750,"unit":"year","note":"Six payments of $125 (three if starting in January)."}},{"id":"lyric-voices","type":"afterschool","name":"Lyric Voices (ages 10-12)","summary":"An intermediate choir for ages 10 to 12 on Saturday mornings that introduces harmony, stronger music reading and polished ensemble singing.","description":"Singers strengthen vocal technique, solfege and music reading, explore more advanced choral literature in harmony and learn how their voice fits into the whole ensemble. Placement is by a no-preparation group audition. Tuition is six payments of $140 (three if starting in January).","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":10,"max":12},"format":"in-person","afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["sat"],"start":"09:00","end":"11:15"}]},"traits":{"structure":"structured","setting":"indoor","commitment":"term","staff":["professionals"],"showcase":true,"parents":"drop-off","intensity":"balanced","groupSize":["class"],"sessionMinutes":135,"skillLevels":["beginner","intermediate"],"goals":["skills","performance","social"],"assessment":true,"feel":"A dynamic ensemble where kids learn to sing in harmony and blend with others, with weekly musicianship work.","topics":["choir","singing","solfege","sight-reading","concerts"]},"price":{"amount":840,"unit":"year","note":"Six payments of $140 (three if starting in January)."}},{"id":"encore-chorale","type":"afterschool","name":"Encore Chorale (ages 13-18)","summary":"An advanced choir for dedicated teen singers ages 13 to 18 on Saturday mornings, with challenging repertoire and more performances and tours.","description":"Encore Chorale sings classical masterworks, folk traditions and music from around the world while refining solfege, sight-reading and vocal artistry, and performs more often than the younger groups. Boys 12 to 18 in Encore or Bel Canto can also join Troubadours at no extra cost. Placement by audition. Tuition is six payments of $155.","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":13,"max":18},"format":"in-person","afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["sat"],"start":"09:00","end":"11:30"}]},"traits":{"structure":"structured","setting":"indoor","commitment":"term","staff":["professionals"],"showcase":true,"parents":"drop-off","intensity":"intensive","groupSize":["class"],"sessionMinutes":150,"skillLevels":["intermediate","advanced"],"goals":["skills","performance","confidence"],"assessment":true,"feel":"A serious, supportive teen choir with demanding repertoire and regular performances and festival trips.","topics":["choir","singing","sight-reading","concert-tours","world-music"]},"price":{"amount":930,"unit":"year","note":"Six payments of $155 (three if starting in January)."}},{"id":"bel-canto","type":"afterschool","name":"Bel Canto (ages 13-18)","summary":"The premier ensemble for committed singers ages 13 to 18, meeting Saturdays after Encore Chorale rehearsal; members must also be in Encore.","description":"Bel Canto is for singers who show up prepared, practice independently and work as a team, performing classical masterworks, folk music in many languages and jazz. Members must also be enrolled in Encore Chorale. Tuition is six payments of $190.","categories":["music"],"ages":{"min":13,"max":18},"format":"in-person","afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["sat"],"start":"11:30","end":"12:30"}]},"traits":{"structure":"structured","setting":"indoor","commitment":"term","staff":["professionals"],"showcase":true,"parents":"drop-off","intensity":"intensive","groupSize":["class"],"sessionMinutes":60,"skillLevels":["advanced"],"goals":["skills","performance"],"assessment":true,"practice":"some","feel":"A select, high-commitment chamber-style group for the choir's most dedicated teens.","topics":["choir","singing","jazz","folk-music","languages"]},"price":{"amount":1140,"unit":"year","note":"Six payments of $190 (three if starting in January); must also be enrolled in Encore Chorale."}}],"source":{"url":"https://www.southbaychildrenschoir.com/about/","fetched":"2026-10-09"},"updated":"2026-10-09","checked":null,"closed":null,"sample":false}