The next Newcomer Classes are in May 2023.
Attending a Newcomer Class is the first step to join the RVCC Choir Program
Rising 2nd-5th Graders: Attend a “Ready, Set, Sing!” Class (no audition required to join the Elementary Choirs)
Rising 6th-9th Graders: Attend a “Find Your Voice” Class (no audition required to join the Youth Choir)
Rising 10th-12th Graders: Attend a High School Group Class/Audition (joining the Concert Choir is through audition only)
Times and Dates of RVCC Newcomer classes will be announced in March. If you are interested in joining the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir choir program in the 2023-2024 school year, please quickly fill out the form below so we can contact you when the class times and newcomer information becomes available.
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How to Join the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir
We are excited to have more beautiful young singers sing with us in the RVCC! The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir has programs available for boys and girls of all ages, Kindergarten - 12th Grade Students. For 2nd - 12th grade to join the RVCC choir program, sign up to attend one of our free newcomer classes available in May, August, and December of each year.
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Walk-ins welcome at any class time!
Signing up for a class time in advance is helpful for us to know, but you are also welcome to just show up!
It’s going to be a magical year!
We're excited about starting the new choir year! It's a very special year with our Disney theme represented in our Holiday and Spring Concerts, Fall Retreat weekend, songs learned throughout the year, and a Choral Festival in Orlando, FL in March 2023.
RVCC Rehearsal Schedule for singers in our Full choir program (Open to ages 7-18)
2nd-5th Graders in the “A” and “B” Choir rehearse Mondays from 4:00-5:30pm in Salem, VA
Middle School students in the “B+ Choir” rehearse Mondays from 5:00-6:30pm in Salem, VA
High School students in the Concert Choir rehearse Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm in Salem, VA
* Each full choir year is from August - April
*More information about what a typical choir year looks like can be found here: childrenschoir.com/the-rvcc-chorister-experience
Tuition costs for the RVCC are broken down into monthly payments throughout the two semesters (Aug-Dec and Jan-April). The cost comes out to be LESS than what you would pay for individual weekly music lessons, with so many additional benefits that you won’t experience anywhere else! If your child loves to sing or wants to learn more about music, the RVCC is the right place to join!
Singing in a children’s choir provides unending opportunities for children to learn and grow musically, academically, and socially. We are growing leaders! Young people with a strong sense of character and confidence! The Chorus America Study published several years ago reported that children who sing in choirs growing up develop advanced skills in Teamwork, Leadership, Creativity, Math, Language, Memory, Social Skills, and Perseverance. Read more about the benefits of singing in a children’s choir here.
Feel free to contact Director, Kim Davidson, at 540-676-7265 or kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com with any questions you may have!
Please see the information listed below to learn more about HOW TO JOIN for your age group!
This class is for new, young singers who are interested in joining the Roanoke Valley Children's Choir program and teaches about the basic techniques of singing in a fun and friendly way. *No previous music experience and no audition is required. Get READY to SING!
This class is for middle school students to learn about the basic techniques for beautiful singing and prepare to sing a short, simple audition to join the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir. *No previous music experience or preparation is needed. Come and FIND YOUR VOICE!
This class provides the opportunity for High School students who are interested in joining the RVCC to meet with Director, Ms. Davidson, ask questions, and get to know fellow students throughout the Roanoke Valley who share a similar love for music. You will also be able to audition if you decide you would like to join the RVCC. Come and SHARE YOUR VOICE!
Be a part of the excellence and beauty of this award winning, Nationally Recognized youth choir!
How Does Singing in A Children’s Choir make a difference in a child’s life? Watch the video below to see how.
“It’s not just about singing. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself. Be a PART of the music and find the joy of singing to last a lifetime.”
COVID-19
The RVCC has adapted and will continue to adapt to the ever-changing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Spring and Fall of 2020, the RVCC adapted by having virtual and outdoor rehearsals, and creating virtual concerts on Youtube. We are very proud of our singers keeping the music alive in their hearts, sharing their beautiful singing, and being a shining light of hope and inspiration for the whole world to see.
To view our Virtual Concerts from 2020, click here - childrenschoir.com/virtual-concerts
Spring 2022 Semester Updates:
In January 2022 we resumed rehearsing indoors at our RVCC rehearsal home, Bethel Baptist Church. Our 2022 Spring Concert is planned to be held at the Jefferson Center in April 2022. We are also planning the ABB+ trip to Williamsburg Choral Festival for Spring 2022, as well as a C Choir Trip to Carnegie Hall for Summer 2022! We will continue to consult our medical advisory team in all our upcoming choir plans. We are excited to be able to transition more and more back to our “normal” choir program!
Watch the Video Below to Learn about the RVCC from Director, Ms. Davidson
Quotes from our graduating Senior RVCC Choristers:
“The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir is a family in every sense of the word – it doesn’t matter where you’re from or who you are; when you’re at choir - you are home.”
“One of the most important skills that I have learned from being in the Children’s Choir for 10 years is the ability to be motivated and determined to be the best that I can be, not only in choir, but in all of life."
A Little Bit About the RVCC:
Founded in 1987 by Kimberly Ruse Davidson, the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir has grown to be a highly respected arts organization in the Roanoke Valley, in the state of Virginia, and beyond. The choir includes 200 children from 65 different schools throughout the Roanoke Valley and surrounding communities. The choristers, ages 7-18, are divided into three Training Choirs and a Concert Choir. The RVCC provides an artistic and in depth study of the voice in a choral setting for every child. We strive to teach young musicians of the Roanoke Valley how to work together and pursue excellence - in singing, in music, and in everyday life. Our mission as a choir to provide the best choral experience for our choristers and spread the joy of music to everyone we can!
