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Millennial™ Choirs & Orchestras was founded in 2007 with its inaugural locale, OCMCO, which begins its 12th season this fall. “Early Bird” registration for the 2018–2019 season opens Friday, April 20th, and closes Friday, May 18th. Audition sign-ups for the Grand Chorus or Symphony Orchestra are available. Click the blue box above.
GENERAL DETAILS
To gain a better understanding of MCO, please browse this website, particularly the About MCO section, including the Ensemble Overview and Participation Info pages. We also encourage you to listen to MCO’s five albums, three of which landed in the top 3 of Billboard Magazine’s Traditional Classical Chart: Amazing Grace; To Be American; O Holy Night; Messiah in America; and That Easter Morn.
MCO PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK
For MCO’s general policies, expectations, tuition costs, attire costs, and all other information, please read the MCO Participant Handbook.
REGISTRATION & AUDITIONS
REGISTRATION: Participation in youth ensembles (ages 4-18) does not require an audition. Simply click on the link above to register.
- “Early Bird” registration for the full 2018–2019 season (both 1st & 2nd Semesters) for all youth and continuing Grand Chorus members, which offers a 10% discount and a ten-payment option, opens Friday, April 20th, and closes Friday, May 18th. Full-payment and three-payment plans are also available during “Early Bird” registration.
- Regular full-season (2018–2019) youth choirs registration opens Saturday, June 16th, and closes the Monday following the first rehearsal. Full-payment and three-payment plans are available during regular registration. Late registrations may incur additional tuition costs.
- Regular full-season Grand Chorus registration for continuing members opens Saturday, June 16th, and closes the Monday following the first rehearsal. Full-payment and three-payment plans are available during regular registration. Late registrations may incur additional tuition costs.
AUDITIONS: Placement in the Grand Chorus (adults) and Symphony Orchestra is by audition only. Click on the link at the top of this page to receive audition information and to sign up for an audition.
2018–2019 CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES
1st Semester First Rehearsal: TBA, late August/early September
1st Semester Concert Run-Through: Thursday, November 29
1st Semester Concerts: Friday, November 30, Segerstrom Center for the Arts
2nd Semester First Rehearsal: TBA, late January/early February
2nd Semester Concert Run-Through: Friday, May 10
2nd Semester Concerts: Saturday, May 11, Segerstrom Center for the Arts
July 2019 Tour (optional): Carnegie Hall, NYC. Grand Chorus and youth ensemble participants must participate full-season (both semesters) in order to be eligible to participate in the tour. This requirement is regardless of the regular participation requirement in each locale.
Auditions for Grand Chorus & Orchestra: By appointment
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Choral ensembles rehearse weekly on Thursdays throughout each semester. Details and times are below. The Symphony Orchestra rehearses on a few select dates TBD.
3:45 – 4:30 pm Young Singers Chorus Age 4 by the first rehearsal of the semester through 1st Grade
4:20 – 5:20 pm Children’s Chorus Grades 2 – 5 (homeschool at least age 7 by September 1)
5:00 – 6:25 pm Youth Chorus Grades 6 – 8 (homeschool at least age 11 by September 1)
5:00 – 7:05 pm Concert Choir Women Grades 9 – 12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
6:05 – 7:05 pm Concert Choir Men Grades 9 – 12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
7:30 – 10:00 pm Grand Chorus Accomplished adult singers 18 & over
REHEARSAL LOCATION
Rehearsals will be held at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
TUITION/FEES PER SEMESTER & ATTIRE COSTS
All OCMCO Singers ages 4-adult are required to participate for both semesters, September-May.
| ENSEMBLE | AGE/GRADE LEVEL | TUITION/FEES | ATTIRE (EST. COST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Singers Chorus | age 4 – 1st grade | $125 | Girls $26-33, Boys $33-44 |
| Children’s Chorus | 2nd – 5th grade | $155 | Girls $26-33, Boys $35-48 |
| Youth Chorus | 6th – 8th grade | $185 | Girls $58-63, Boys $51 |
| Concert Choir Women | 9th – 12th grade | $185 | Women $65-70 |
| Concert Choir Men | 9th – 12th grade | $155 | Men $107 |
| Grand Chorus | age 18 and up | $50 | Women $130-138, Men $107 |
| Symphony Orchestra | Accomplished Instrumentalists | $0 | Concert Black (purchase on your own) |
Scholarships are available for those with legitimate financial hardships. Email registration@millennial.org for details. Payment plans are also available and can be arranged as part of the online registration process.
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