About The Conductor

Jennifer Searl, conductor for Girlchoir, received a Bachelor of Music Education from the
University of Oregon. She and her husband, Bruce, are local composers and have a music
publishing company, Aardvark Hill. Jennifer is Director of Music Ministries at her church, has
a private piano studio and teaches music at Ridgeline Montessori and at Village School. Mrs. Searl became involved with the Oregon Children’s Choir during our 1985-1986 Season.

Girlchoir - (5th - 8th grade girls)

About the Girlchoir

The Girlchoir is for girls in the 5th - 8th grades. They sing music by local composers, classical and folksongs from around the world. They perform in the local community and have social gatherings throughout the year. The Girlchoir rehearses every Monday afternoon and one Friday each month. This choir goes on a 3-4 day performance tour each May.

Time Commitment & Attendance

Girlchoir parents must attend a mandatory parent meeting:

Parent Orientation Meeting
Monday, September 13, 2010
First United Methodist Church
1376 Olive, Eugene, OR 97401

Rehearsals for the 2010-2011 Season begin September 13, 2010.
Choristers must attend all major choir events:

All rehearsals (no more than 2 absences per term from rehearsals and or performances are allowed)
Rehearsals for the Girlchoir are Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 and one Friday of every month (usually the second Friday).
All Day Fall Retreat with Performance - October 16th, 2010
Holiday Concert - December 04, 2010, 3:00pm
Spring Concert - March 05, 2011
Finale Concert - May 22, 2011
Spring Performance Tour (Required)

Financial Commitment

The Oregon Children’s Choir is a non-profit organization. Its operating expenses, which
include music, conductor’s salaries, and rehearsal space, are funded by chorister tuition.

Tuition for the upcoming season, September through June, is $400 if paid in full or on a payment schedule by June 1st.
After June 15th Tuition will be $450.
Choral Uniforms –approx. $75
Oregon Children’s Choir polo shirt - $15
Spring Performance Tour – approximately $350
Trip Release Letter to Teachers - Click to Download

Payment:

Girlchoir Tuition - Full Payment

Pay your Tuition $400 + $100 Trip Deposit in 1 Easy Payment!

$500.00

Girlchoir Tuition - Subscription

Pay your Tuition $400 + $100 Trip Deposit in 3 equal monthly payments!

$166.66 Mo x 3 = $500.00
(Auto-expires after three payments).

Polo Shirt

If you don't already have Polo Shirt, or if you need a new one, buy one now for $15

Donations

You can help the Children of all ages be part of something extraordinary by giving your tax deductible donations to the Oregon Children's Choir! General donations are used to fund OCC development, expenses, improvement and the many operating expenses. Every gift, no matter the size is very important! Give as you are able to directly help children in our community become great singers, and great people! To learn more or donate - Click here!

Scholarships

Each year we have many young singers possess the talent, energy, drive and commitment that it takes to be a part of the Oregon Children's Choir, but they lack the financial means to afford it. You can help! For as little as $33 per month, you can give specifically to provide scholarship funds to help children experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. Choir fans, alumni, parents, grandparents and business are invited to become regular givers to fund scholarships that go directly to help off set tuition cost. If you would like to change a child's life - Click here!

Spring Tour 2010

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Spring Tour '09

Recording Sessions - Spring '09