Handbook

Parent Handbook and Information

Our program is dedicated to educating young people in the choral arts, including vocal technique, ensemble rehearsal and performance, artistic expression, and musical literacy. We believe that the pursuit of these skills instills not only a lifelong love and appreciation of music, but fosters tools for a successful life and career in any field. Our members form friendships and memories that they will treasure for a lifetime.

This handbook will acquaint you with the ins and outs of how we do things. Please read it carefully to acquaint yourself with our policies and procedures, and don’t hesitate to ask questions should you need further clarification.

Sincerely,

Sarra Sharif Doyle
Artistic Director

Structure and Choir Levels

Seattle Girls Choir (SGC) is made up of 7 auditioned choirs and a non-auditioned prep choir for K-1st graders. We are an independent non-profit arts education organization and are independent […]

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Rehearsals

Overview, Chorister Expectations, Drop-Off, Pick-Up, What to Bring SGC rents space from the Volunteer Park SDA Church for our weekly rehearsals and we often refer to this facility as the […]

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Attendance

Regular and prompt attendance at all rehearsals and performances is vital for the Choir to function as a unit and is expected of each chorister. While there are some things […]

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Tuition and Additional Costs

Tuition may be paid by the season, semester, or in monthly installments.  Invoices are sent via email.  Payments should be mailed to the choir office at PO Box 22388, Seattle, […]

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Concerts and Performances

SGC regularly schedules concerts and performance opportunities throughout the year which include our annual all choir level holiday and spring concerts.  During the holiday and late spring we make an […]

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Uniforms

SGC owns and maintains uniforms for Dolcine through Prime Voci and requires a refundable uniform deposit. This deposit must be received before your choir uniform can be issued, and is […]

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Sleep-Away Camp & Day Camps

SGC hosts Choir Camp for rising Allegra, Allegra, Cantamus and Prime Voci the first week of August each year. In addition to rehearsals and starting the season’s repertoire, the choristers […]

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Retreat, Tours & Travel

Cantamus, Allegra, and Sorella will see an additional local weekend rehearsal scheduled in the fall for intensive work on current repertoire. Team building, dinner, and often a movie, are also […]

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Promotion to next choir level

Promotions normally occur at the end of the spring semester, not at mid-year. It is common for a chorister to stay in a level for two years before being promoted […]

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