Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have more questions? Feel free to contact us. We’d love to talk to you!
Starr Plato, Executive Director
steubenvillechildrenschoir@gmail.com
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Who can join the choir?
The choir is open to ages 8-18, treble voices only (meaning, teenage boys are eligible to sing until they can no longer sing in a soprano range). If you’re not sure if your son is still eligible, we normally invite him to audition so that our director can evaluate his range. Sometimes the voices of older teenage girls also lower a bit as they get older, or their tone becomes too mature to blend with a treble choir; however, we do have many older girls who sing with us. These situations will be evaluated during auditions.
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Do the children have to audition?
We require a basic audition for all our new choir members. Once you register your child, you will be contacted with audition information. The children are typically scheduled to audition in a group (not solo!). They are conducted like a mini choir rehearsal so that our director can experience how well they sing in a group, follow directions, etc. Children will be assigned a simple piece to prepare, such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” They must be able to match pitch and blend with other singers.
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How much does it cost to sing with the choir?
Tuition for the 2026-2027 Season:
For one child, $150 per term ($300 for the year)
For 2 children, $200 per term ($400 for the year)
For 3 or more children, $250 per term ($500 for the year)
Tuition can be paid annually, by term (Fall, Spring), or monthly. There is a 10% discount for families who pay in full by August 15.
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Are there scholarships available?
We don’t want tuition to present a barrier for any family who wants to participate. We have a limited number of scholarships available for hardships. Please contact steubenvillechildrenschoir@gmail.com to apply.
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What does tuition include?
Tuition includes:
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Approximately 32 weeks of choral instruction (48+ hours)
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Instruction in solfege, sight-singing, reading music, and reading chant notation
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Experience singing chant and choral music in parts
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Unique opportunities to sing for the Mass, including for special feasts such as the Immaculate Conception and Triduum Liturgies, as well as a public concert during Nutcracker Season
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Opportunities to sing for Friday Morning Daily Masses (optional), with the chance to gain experience soloing and directing
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When and where are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are Wednesday afternoons, from 3:30-5:00pm in Seraphic Hall (200 N Fourth St.) on the campus of the College of St. Joseph the Worker.
Masses and special events are usually in Steubenville, but the choir hopes to travel to churches throughout the region.
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What kind of commitment is required?
The Steubenville Children’s Choir rehearses weekly, from August through December, and January through May. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm. The choir performs for Masses, concerts, and liturgies about 3-5 times per term (about 6-10 times per year). In addition, children receive regular homework and are expected to practice their choir music each week at home.
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Registration is closed! Can my child still join?
Maybe! It depends on if our roster is full for the current season or not. We cannot accept new singers mid-term, but we sometimes allow new members to audition in January before the start of the spring term. Please contact us at steubenvillechildrenschoir@gmail.com to inquire.