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 is closed for the 2019-20 season of Ragazze. Please fill out our interest form to receive information on registration in the spring.

Tuition assistance is available to families who demonstrate financial need.

 

Announcements

  • Concert tickets on sale
    • ​Tickets are now on sale for the December 14 Girl Choir concerts. Tickets may be purchased from the Lawrence Box Office  ($15/adults, $10/students and seniors). Please note that the box office will be closed Nov. 27–Dec. 13; tickets will be available online through Dec. 13.
  • December Dress Rehearsal and Concert
    • Please click here to review the informational email.
       
  • March 23, 2020 - Rehearsal venue change

 

2019-20 Dress Rehearsal and Concert Dates

Tickets for the winter concert go on sale October 30, and tickets for the spring concert go on sale March 9. Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office online, over the phone, or in-person.

Dress Rehearsals
  
Friday, December 13, 2019 3:45-6:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
   

Friday, March 27, 2020

3:45-6:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
   
Concerts
  
Saturday, December 14, 2019 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
- 7:00 p.m. concert will be available
to view online via Livestream.

 

Sunday, March 29, 2020

 

2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
- 7:00 p.m. concert will be available
to view online via Livestream.

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 their red music folder (distributed at the first rehearsal) 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