Overview of Levels and Expectations
Apprentice Choir
Prerequisites: Ages 5–7, successful audition
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
Performances include: Recital, Christmas with the GBC, Georgia Boy Choir Sunday, Voices of Spring Concert
Goals: Posture, diction, following conducting gestures, consistent behavior, strong attendance
Closing Ceremony: Star Award
Training Choir
Prerequisites: A successful audition
Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
Performances include: Recital, Christmas with the GBC, Georgia Boy Choir Sunday, Voices of Spring Concert
Goals: Fundamentals of choral art, consistent behavior, strong attendance
Closing Ceremony: Star Award
Intermediate Choir
Prerequisites: Promotion from Training Choir or exceptional audition
Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays, 5:15–6:45 PM
Performances include: Caroling events, Christmas with the GBC, Georgia Boy Choir Sunday, Voices of Spring Concert
Goals: Mastering choral fundamentals, two- or three-part harmony, singing in foreign languages, understanding musical notation
Closing Ceremony: Star Award
Tour: Intermediate Choir Tour in Spring
Concert Choir
Prerequisites: Intermediate Choir member, able to maintain vocal part with beautiful tone
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15–7:45 PM
Performances include: Christmas with the GBC, Georgia Boy Choir Sunday, Voices of Spring Concert, 15–20 other private and public concerts
Goals: Sing with beauty and maximum skill in any language, continue striving to Be the Best Boy He Can Be
Closing Ceremony: Character, Excellence, Leadership, Tradition Awards
Tour: Major International or Domestic Concert Tour
Young Men’s Ensemble
Prerequisites: Voice change, Concert Choir member
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:15–8:45 PM
Performances include: Christmas with the GBC, Georgia Boy Choir Festival, Georgia Boy Choir Sunday, Voices of Spring Concert, 15–20 other private and public concerts
Goals: Continue choral excellence post-voice change, maintain a high level of musicianship
Closing Ceremony: Star Award, Choral Scholar Award
Tour: Major International or Domestic Concert Tour