About ICC: How To Join

Thank you for your interest in the Indianapolis Children's Choir!

Children younger than 4th grade are invited to participate in the
ICC's Early Childhood Division through the First Steps in Music program (serving children younger than 1st grade) or the Preparatory program (serving children in 1st-4th grades). The Early Childhood programs accept registration year-round, but singers may only begin classes in September or January. For further information, please contact the ICC office at 317.940.9640 to schedule an audition appointment.

Children in 4th through 9th grades are invited to audition for the Indianapolis Children's Choir Division or the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir Division, consisting of 16 choirs (8 on campus at Butler University; 2 in Columbus, Indiana; and 6 in satellite locations outside of Indianapolis). Auditions are held by ICC artistic staff to assess musical skills in a fun and interactive few minutes. Youngsters are not required to prepare any material but asked to participate in simple exercises and even "sing-a-longs" to identify skill level and appropriate potential placement in an ensemble. Staff is also available to answer questions about rehearsal schedule, tuition, financial assistance, and touring opportunities. Auditions are scheduled in January, May, and August annually. For further information regarding the Indianapolis Children's Choir, please contact the ICC Office at 317.940-9640. . For singers wishing to participate in the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir, please contact either Ruth Dwyer at 800.368.6852 ext. 8066 or or the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Education Office at 812.376.2612.

Youth in 10th through 12th grades are invited to audition for either an advanced choir in the Children's Choir Division or for the Indianapolis Youth Chorale Division. Auditions are fun and interactive and provide a great opportunity to meet and talk with the ICC artistic staff. Auditions are held on a competitive basis in January, May, and August until the choirs are filled. Some singers may be placed on a waiting list if space is limited. For further information, please contact Joshua Berntsen at 317.940.8073.