GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY
Giving Girls A Voice
THE CHOIRS
THE NEIGHBORHOOD GIRLS CHOIRS
THE GRANDVILLE
NEIGHBORHOOD
GIRLS CHOIR
(GNGC)
THE SOUTHEAST
NEIGHBORHOOD
GIRLS CHOIR
(SNGC)
Four choirs in two great neighborhoods
The Girls Choral Academy is proud to have partnered since 1999 with GRPS to provide this vibrant and growing neighborhood after school music program that is tuition-free, due to the generosity of local business, foundations and private donors!
The Neighborhood Girls Choirs program is located in two regions and designed for 3rd through 5th grade girls. All four schools are in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.
The GRANDVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD GIRLS CHOIR (GNGC) singers attend classes at
(1) Southwest Academy-Bilingual,
(2) Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, and
(3) Buchanan Elementary.
The SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD GIRLS CHOIR (SNGC) singers attend Campus Elementary.
The Neighborhood Girls Choirs serve girls in urban Grand Rapids with emphasis placed on inspiring vocal music in a positive atmosphere. The repertoire is varied and includes Hispanic folk songs, jazz, classical and gospel tunes.
In addition to weekly rehearsals, students perform in three (3) major concerts a year, as well as small performance opportunities in their communities. Girls enjoy going on special field trips which in the past have included outings to local orchard, museums and musical performances around the City of Grand Rapids, touring local colleges, and an end of season performances out of town in cities like Chicago.
GCA relies heavily on volunteers to make special opportunities possible; choir fundraising events, and parents and guardians are encouraged to get involved and their dedication is greatly appreciated by the GCA staff!
ALL NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIRS ARE TUITION FREE
GRANDVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIRS
(GNGC)
DIRECTED BY KRISTEN MOSS
Buchanan Elementary Music Room
1775 Buchanan Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Mondays - 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Music Room
1205 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tuesdays - 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Southwest Academy-Bilingual Music Room
801 Oakland Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Thursdays - 4:00-5:00 PM
SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR
(SNGC)
DIRECTED BY PENNY HOCK
Campus Elementary Music Room
1250 Sigsbee St SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Wednesdays - 3:45 -5:15 PM
THE DOWNTOWN GIRLS CHOIRS
GCA's downtown choirs program provides music education, performances, social events and travel opportunities for girls in grades 1-12. To ensure that each student is placed in a choir that best fits their age and ability, we conduct vocal evaluations for students in 3rd grade and above.
The season lasts from September through May and rehearsals take place in the Choir Room located in the lower level of First United Methodist Church, 227 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
The "Downtown Choirs" are a tuition-based program. Program fees are show below. We understand that financial circumstances can be a barrier, and offer scholarship applications to ensure that every girl has the opportunity to participate in our program. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
ALL DOWNTOWN CHOIRS ARE DIRECTED BY MRS. CARETA GILMORE
JUNIOR ACADEMY I CHOIR - $58/month
Grades 1 through 3
Tuesdays - 4:45-5:45 PM
Course studies include vocal instruction and literacy. Through songs and games, singers will be introduced to foundational musicianship skills.
JUNIOR ACADEMY II CHOIR - $70/month
Grades 3 through 5
Tuesdays - 5:50-7:20 PM
Singers learn to understand their own voices through ensemble singing, solo opportunities, sight reading and performance skill training.
SENIOR ACADEMY and CONCERT CHOIR - $70/month**
Grades 6 through 12
Mondays - 5:30-7:00 PM
Singers continue to advance their singing and performance skills. Tuition includes a GCA performance t-shirt and any social and education outings and field trips.
**Students must demonstrate good vocal technique and music reading skills.