Texas Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras
For residents of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and Austin and their surrounding areas. The Texas locale opened in 2013.
Texas MCO offers two rehearsal locations: Carrollton (Dallas–Fort Worth) and Cedar Park (Austin). Performances will be in the Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin areas.
2nd Semester registration is now open!
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 2nd Semester for all youth and continuing Grand Chorus participants is now closed. It offers a 10% discount and three-payment and full-payment plan options. Early-bird registration for the 2023–2024 season will open in spring 2023.
- Regular youth choirs registration for 2nd Semester is currently open and runs through the Monday after the first rehearsal of the semester. Late registration will incur an additional tuition cost of $20.00 per choir.
- Regular Grand Chorus registration for 2nd Semester for continuing participants is currently open.
- Regular Symphony Orchestra registration for 2nd Semester for continuing Symphony Orchestra participants is currently 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. Audition requests for 2nd Semester 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 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: Thursday, September 1, 2022
- 1st Semester Concerts: Monday, December 12, 2022 (Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas) and Saturday, December 17, 2022 (Riverbend Centre, Austin)
- 2nd Semester—1st Rehearsal: Thursday, January 5, 2023
- 2nd Semester Concerts: Monday, March 27, 2023 (Dallas) and tentatively Fri., Apr. 7, 2023 (Austin)
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
4:00–4:45 pm
Age 4 by the first rehearsal of the semester through 1st Grade
Children’s Chorus
4:35–5:35 pm
Grades 2–5 (homeschool at least age 7 by September 1)
Youth Chorus
5:15–6:40 pm
Grades 6–8 (homeschool at least age 11 by September 1)
Concert Choir Women
5:15–7:20 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)
Concert Choir Men
6:20–7:20 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
Dallas rehearsals: First Methodist Carrollton, 2201 E. Hebron Pkwy. Carrollton
Austin rehearsals:
- 1st Semester: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 700 W Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
- 2nd Semester: location TBA
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 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.
| Ensemble | Age / Grade Level | Tuition / Fees | Attire (Est. Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Singers Chorus | age 4–1st grade | $125 | Girls $37–45, Boys $48–64 |
| Children’s Chorus | 2nd–5th grade | $155 | Girls $37–45, Boys $48–64 |
| Youth Chorus | 6th–8th grade | $185 | Girls $73–83, Boys $59 (larger sizes extra) |
| Concert Choir Women | 9th–12th grade | $185 | $74–79 (larger sizes extra) |
| Concert Choir Men | 9th–12th grade | $155 | $117 (larger sizes extra) |
| Grand Chorus | Age 18 and up | $60 | Women $140, Men $117 (larger sizes extra) |
| Symphony Orchestra | Accomplished Instrumentalists | $0 | Concert black (purchase on your own) |