The Manistee Benzie Area

Children's
Chorus

announces

Let Us Hear Your Voice
Auditions

  • Who: young singers ages 8 - 13 in Manistee and Benzie Counties
  • Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, Arcadia
  • When: late February - early May
  • Cost: $30
  • How: Obtain a Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus Information Sheet and Audition Schedule in the school office or at your local library. The MBACC provides this program without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap. *All children who audition and are willing to participate will be accepted into the program.
  • Audition Procedure: Please call 21.352.9518 to schedule an audition appointment. All children who audition and are willing to participate will be accepted. The audition procedure provides an opportunity for recruitment on a more personal level.
  • Volunteering: The MBACC program depends on volunteers. Parents can assist in a variety of ways. More information will be available at the auditions.

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Information Sheet

Mission Statement

The Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus will give children a chance to develop skills and attitudes that will encourage the use of their singing voices as lifelong musical instruments. Participation in the chorus will expose children to values and beliefs of other cultures and societies, as well as foster personal and social growth.

Funding

The MBACC has been formed through the Spirit of the Woods Music Association and has been funded in part by a mini grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Traverse Area Arts Council.

Eligibility

The chorus is open to all singers ages 8 - 13 in Manistee and Benzie Counties. The MBACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides this program without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap.

Tuition

A fee of $30.00 will be due once the parent/child contract has been signed. Financial aide inquiries may be directed to Kristine Harvey, chorus manager.

Attendance

Enrollment in the MBACC program is parental acknowledgement and acceptance of the policies and procedures as stated by the MBACC.

Contact

Call Gretchen Eichberger-Kudlack, director at 231-352-9518 to set up an audition appointment. The audition will last approximately 30 minutes. Tuition is due at this time.

For more information email the director at gretchenek@sbcglobal.net

Audition Schedule

Season Calendar

  • The auditions, rehearsals, and concert will be held at the handicapped accessible Trinity Lutheran Church, 17191 Third Street, Arcadia

Let Us Hear Your Voice Audition

  • Tuesday, February 22, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M.
  • Wednesday, February 23, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
  • Thursday, February 24, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Rehearsal

  • Monday, February 28, 6:30 - 8::00 P.M.
  • Monday, March 7, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Monday, March 14, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Monday, March 21, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • March 28-No Rehearsal, Spring Vacation
  • Monday, April 4, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Monday, April 11, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Monday, April 18, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Monday, April 25, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Monday, May 2, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
  • Friday, May 6, 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Dress Rehearsal

Concert

  • Saturday, May 7, 7:00 P.M., children arrive at 6:30

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