Arizona Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras
For residents of East Valley and surrounding areas. The Arizona locale opened in 2009.
Participation in the Arizona MCO locale requires a full-season commitment (both semesters) for all youth and Grand Chorus.
Registration for the 2023–24 season opens April 24.
REGISTRATION & AUDITIONS
Please read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION and REHEARSAL SCHEDULE sections below prior to registering. Additional details may be found on the FAQ’s page.
To gain a better understanding of MCO, please read the About MCO section, including the Performing Ensembles and Participation Info pages. We also encourage you to visit our YouTube channel or listen to one of our eight albums.
REGISTRATION: Participation in youth ensembles (ages 4–18) does not require an audition. Participation in the Grand Chorus or Symphony Orchestra requires an audition (see Auditions below).
- Early-bird registration for the full 2023–24 season (both semesters) for all youth and continuing Grand Chorus participants opens April 24 and runs through June 30. It offers a 10% discount and 10-payment and full-payment plan options.
- Regular youth choirs registration for the full 2023–24 season (both semesters) opens July 1 and runs through the Monday after the first rehearsal of the semester. Late registration will incur an additional tuition cost of $20.00 per child and runs through the Monday after the second rehearsal of the semester, which is the final registration deadline. Three-payment and full-payment plan options are available during regular and late registration.
- Regular Grand Chorus registration for continuing participants for the full 2023–24 season (both semesters) opens July 1 and runs through July 14. Participants who miss this deadline will forfeit their position in the Grand Chorus. Should they wish to be considered for participation in the upcoming semester, they should contact their Grand Chorus Manager to request readmittance. They may be required to re-audition after all new applicants have auditioned. All late registrations will be assessed a $10 late fee.
- Regular Symphony Orchestra registration for continuing participants for the 2023–24 season opens April 24. Although there is no fee to participate, all Symphony Orchestra participants must register so that we can keep accurate rosters.
GRAND CHORUS AUDITIONS: Placement in the Grand Chorus (adults) is by audition only. Audition requests for 2023–24 season are being accepted at the link below. Continuing participants do not need to re-audition; they may simply register. Prior participants who have missed one or more semesters should request to re-audition.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS: Placement in the Symphony Orchestra (all ages) is by audition only. Audition requests for the 2023–24 season are being accepted at the link below. Continuing participants do not need to re-audition; they may simply register. Prior participants who have missed one or more semesters should request to re-audition.
CALENDAR
2022–2023 SEASON CALENDAR
- 1st Semester—1st Rehearsal: Saturday, August 13 (Grand Chorus boot camp) and Thursday, August 18 (youth)
- 1st Semester Concerts: Thursday–Saturday, December 1–3, 2022, Mesa Arts Center
- 2nd Semester–1st Rehearsal: Thursday, January 19, 2023
- 2nd Semester Run-Through and Concerts: Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, 2023, Mesa Arts Center
2023–2024 SEASON CALENDAR
- 1st Semester—1st Rehearsal: TBA, generally mid-August
- 1st Semester Run-Through and Concerts: Thursday, November 30–Saturday, December 2, 2023, Mesa Arts Center
- 2nd Semester—1st Rehearsal: TBA, generally early-to-mid January
- 2nd Semester Run-Through and Concerts: Thursday–Saturday, April 25–27, 2024, Mesa Arts Center
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.
Young Singers Chorus
3:45–4:30 pm
Age 4 by the first rehearsal of the semester through 1st Grade
Children’s Chorus
4:20–5:20 pm
Grades 2–5 (homeschool at least age 7 by September 1)
Youth Chorus
4:55–6:25 pm
Grades 6–8 (homeschool at least age 11 by September 1)
Concert Choir Women
4:55–7:20 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
Concert Choir Men
6:00–7:20 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
Grand Chorus
7:30–10:00 pm
Accomplished adult singers 18 & over
Rehearsal Location
Rehearsals are held at American Leadership Academy, Gilbert North 7–12 Campus at 1070 S. Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, at the corner of Higley Road and the San Tan 202 freeway.
MCO Participant Handbook
For MCO’s general policies, expectations, tuition costs, attire costs, and all other information, please download and read the UPDATED MCO Participant Handbook.
Tuition / Fees & Attire Costs
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.
| Ensemble | Age / Grade Level | Tuition / Fees Per Season* | Attire (Est. Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Singers Chorus | age 4–1st grade | $280 (about $12 per rehearsal, $140 per semester) | Girls $37–45, Boys $48–64 |
| Children’s Chorus | 2nd–5th grade | $340 (about $14 per rehearsal, $170 per semester) | Girls $37–45, Boys $48–64 |
| Youth Chorus | 6th–8th grade | $400 (about $17 per rehearsal, $200 per semester) | Girls $73–83, Boys $59 (larger sizes extra) |
| Concert Choir Women | 9th–12th grade | $400 (about $17 per rehearsal, $200 per semester) | $74–79 (larger sizes extra) |
| Concert Choir Men | 9th–12th grade | $340 (about $14 per rehearsal, $170 per semester) | $117 (larger sizes extra) |
| Grand Chorus | Age 18 and up | $120 ($60 per semester) | Women $140, Men $117 (larger sizes extra) |
| Symphony Orchestra | Accomplished Instrumentalists | $0 | Concert black (purchase on your own) |