Ragazze singers singing during a concert, wearing red t-shirts with the Girl Choir graphic on the right breast and black pants

Ragazze is a training choir for singers in grades 3-5 who identify as female. There is no audition required. Singers will learn the basics of healthy singing through the use of folk songs and singing games and perform in both the fall and spring Girl Choir concerts in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. 

Students registered for Academy ensembles are also expected to participate in a curricular (during the school day, for credit) performing musical ensemble when available; Ragazze should not substitute for curricular music programs.

Registration

Registration is now open for the 2019-20 academic year. Click the button below to register.

Ragazze Registration Form

Tuition assistance is available to families who demonstrate financial need.

 

Announcements

  • September 9, 2019 - Parent Meeting
    • A parent meeting will be held during the scheduled rehearsal at 4:15 p.m.

 

  • ​Spring Concerts - Date Change
    • The spring Girl Choir concerts have been moved from Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29. They will still take place at 2pm and 7pm, and the dress rehearsal will still take place on Friday, March 27.

 

  • December 9, 2019 - Rehearsal venue change

 

  • March 23. 2020 - Rehearsal venue change

 

2019-20 Calendar

Click the button below to view a draft of the 2019-20 Ragazze calendar. Please note that the calendar will be updated in September.

2019-20 Calendar

Policies and Required Materials

Registration in an Academy program indicates your understanding and acceptance of our guidelines. In addition to the Academy guidelines, please click through the subjects below to read about Girl Choir-specific policies and required materials.

Girl Choir Handbook
Please refer to the Girl Choir handbook for a comprehensive list of guidelines. Click here to view the handbook.
 
Electronics Policy
Cell phones, iPods, electronic readers, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited during ensemble rehearsals and back stage during concerts. If a family emergency takes place during a rehearsal or concert, please contact the ensemble manager.
 
Concert Uniform
  • A short sleeve red shirt for the concerts is included in the tuition price. Shirts will be distributed at rehearsal.
  • Ragazze singers must wear black pants, black socks, and black closed-toed, flat-heeled dress shoes.
  • Post-style earrings for concerts are acceptable, no hoops.
  • Hair must be a natural color, or sprayed a natural color, for performance. Singers with longer hair should pull or pin hair back so that it does not obscure their face while on stage. Hair accessories should be small and the color of the hair.
  • There is no uniform return necessary at the end of the season; the Ragazze T-shirt is yours to keep.
Choir Materials
  • Students must bring a two-pocket folder and two sharpened pencils to every rehearsal.
  • Music is the property of the Academy.
  • Students new to the program will receive a tote bag that becomes theirs.
  • Additional or replacement bags can be purchased through the Academy office at the cost of $10 plus tax.

Ragazze singers sing and watch the conductor, who has her arms raised in the foreground

Ragazze singers hug and smile for the cameraA close-up of Ragazze singers singing during a concertStylized Girl Choir typography designed to look like a treble clef