Dallas Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras
For residents of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and Austin and their surrounding areas. The Dallas, Texas, locale (DMCO) is now entering its 9th season.
Beginning this fall, DMCO will offer two rehearsal locations: Carrollton (Dallas–Fort Worth) and Cedar Park (Austin). Performances will be in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
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 six 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 2021–2022 season (both 1st & 2nd Semesters) for all youth and continuing Grand Chorus members is now closed.
- Regular 1st semester youth choirs registration for the 2021–2022 season is now open and closes the Monday following the first rehearsal of the semester. It offers full-payment and three-payment options. Late registration will incur an additional tuition cost of $20.00 per choir.
- Regular 1st semester Grand Chorus registration for the 2021–2022 season is now open and closes the Monday following the first rehearsal of the semester. It offers full-payment and three-payment options. Late registration will incur an additional cost of $20.00.
- Regular 1st semester Symphony Orchestra registration for the 2021–2022 season is now open. 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. New participants may request an audition for the upcoming 2021–2022 season. Preliminary video auditions are due no later than August 23. Final auditions will be held August 26 (for Dallas; Austin is TBA). Submit an audition request at the link below. Continuing participants do not need to re-audition; they may simply register.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS: Placement in the Symphony Orchestra (all ages) is by audition only. New participants may request an audition for the upcoming 2021–2022 season. Auditions will be held in August. Submit an audition request at the link below. Continuing participants do not need to re-audition; they may simply register.
CALENDAR
2021–2022 SEASON CALENDAR
Tentative dates (subject to change):
- 1st Semester 1st Rehearsal (Dallas): Thursday, September 9
- 1st Semester 1st Rehearsal (Austin): Thursday, September 16
- 1st Semester Run-Through and Concerts: Monday, December 13, 2021, Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, TX
- 2nd Semester 1st Rehearsal: mid-January
- 2nd Semester Run-Through and Concerts: TBD
- Memorial Day weekend 2022: Youth Tour (more details to come)
Rehearsal Schedule
Updated schedule for 1st Semester below.
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
4:00–4:45 pm
Age 4 by the first rehearsal of the semester through 1st Grade
Children’s Chorus
4:25–5:25 pm
Grades 2–5 (homeschool at least age 7 by September 1)
Youth Chorus
4:55–6:30 pm
Grades 6–8 (homeschool at least age 11 by September 1)
Concert Choir Women
5:05–7:20 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
Concert Choir Men
6:20–7:35 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
Grand Chorus
Men: 7:20–10:00 pm
Women: 7:35–10:00 pm
Accomplished adult singers 18 & over
Rehearsal Location
Dallas rehearsals will be held at First Methodist Carrollton, 2201 E. Hebron Pkwy. Carrollton, Texas 75010.
Austin rehearsals will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 700 W Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613.
MCO Participant Handbook
For MCO’s general policies, expectations, tuition costs, attire costs, and all other information, please download and read the MCO Participant Handbook.
Tuition / Fees Per Semester & 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.
MCO may offer a new T-shirt for the 2021–2022 season. T-shirt ordering is now closed for the current season.
| Ensemble | Age / Grade Level | Tuition / Fees | Attire (Est. Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Singers Chorus | age 4–1st grade | $125 | Girls $32–38, Boys $43–54, plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |
| Children’s Chorus | 2nd–5th grade | $155 | Girls $37–43, Boys $43–54, plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |
| Youth Chorus | 6th–8th grade | $185 | Girls $62–77, Boys $52 (larger sizes extra), plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |
| Concert Choir Women | 9th–12th grade | $185 | Women $65–80, plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |
| Concert Choir Men | 9th–12th grade | $155 | Men $107 (larger sizes extra), plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |
| Grand Chorus | Age 18 and up | $60 | Women $130–148, Men $107 (larger sizes extra), plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |
| Symphony Orchestra | Accomplished Instrumentalists | $0 | Concert black (purchase on your own), plus $12–15 for an MCO t-shirt |