Millennial™ Choirs & Orchestras was founded in 2007 with its inaugural locale, OCMCO, which begins its 13th season this fall.
Full-season participation is required for all choirs. “Early Bird” registration for the 2019–2020 season is now open through Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Audition sign-ups for the Symphony Orchestra, as well as the 2019–2020 Season Grand Chorus, are available. (2nd Semester auditions for the Grand Chorus are not 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 2019–2020 season (both 1st & 2nd Semesters) for all youth and continuing Grand Chorus members, which offers a 10% discount and a ten-payment option, is now open through Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Full-payment and three-payment plans are also available during “Early Bird” registration.
- Regular 2019–2020 full-season youth choirs registration will open Tuesday, July 2, 2019, and run through the day of the first rehearsal of the season. Full-payment and three-payment plans are available during regular registration. Late registration may incur additional tuition costs. Participation in the youth choirs requires a full-season (both semesters) commitment.
- Regular 2019–2020 full-season Grand Chorus registration will open Tuesday, July 2, 2019, and run through the day of the first rehearsal of the season. Full-payment and three-payment plans are available during regular registration. Late registration may incur additional tuition costs. Participation in the Grand Chorus requires a full-season (both semesters) commitment.
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.
2019–2020 CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES
1st Semester First Rehearsal: late August/early September
1st Semester Concert Run-Through: Thursday, December 12, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa CA
1st Semester Concerts: Friday, December 13, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa CA
2nd Semester First Rehearsal: mid-late January/early February
2nd Semester Concert Run-Through: TBA, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa CA
2nd Semester Concerts: TBA, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa CA
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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