SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS FOR 2020-21 

ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE FOR ALL GENDERS.

for ages 5-6

LITTLE LIGHTS CHORUS

IGNITING THE SPARK FOR A LIFETIME OF JOYFUL SINGING

In Little Lights, our Kodály-based curriculum builds musicianship through singing games, solfege-training, and rhythm work. Twice a year, we share what we have been learning with friends and family at our Fall and Spring Showcases.
Admission: Open until class is full. (Class size limited to 15 students).
 Rehearsals: Sundays, 3-3:45pm at Central Lutheran Church (NE 21st + Schuyler)

for ages 7-9

SHINE JR. CHORUS

FANNING THE SPARK INTO A FLAME

In Shine Jr. Chorus, we delve deeper into our Kodály-based musical literacy curriculum while concurrently honing performance skills, developing healthy vocal technique, and discovering the beauty of choral blending and harmonizing. Joyful music-making is the heart and soul of every class. 4 performances per year (Fall and Spring Showcases, plus participation in organization-wide Fall and Spring Concerts). Home practice encouraged!
​Admission: Open until class is full. (No audition needed).
Rehearsals: Sundays, 4-4:45pm Central Lutheran Church (NE 21st + Schuyler).

for ages 9-12

SHINE CHORUS

FIND YOUR VOICE

Our original ensemble, Shine Chorus is a performance-based program focusing on contemporary pop, rock, folk, and world music. Shine students learn to sing from the heart while building lasting bonds, developing self-confidence, and internalizing a strong sense of identity as a musician. Shine performs at our two organization-wide concerts during the year, as well as at various events and venues throughout the Portland area.
​Home practice and a high level of commitment are expected from all Shine singers.
Admission: By audition. NEW: Video auditions!
Rehearsals: Sundays, 5-6:30pm Central Lutheran Church (NE 21st + Schuyler).

FOR AGES 12-14

LIGHTHOUSE CHORUS

LEADERSHIP THROUGH MUSIC

Lighthouse Chorus is a fun-loving ensemble performing advanced arrangements of contemporary pop, rock, indie, folk, musical theater, and world music. In addition to learning and performing a great mix of music, Lighthouse singers also explore creative collaboration and decision-making, and take on real responsibilities that give them a true sense of belonging and agency in the group. Lighthouse performs at our two organization-wide concerts during the year, as well as at various events and venues throughout the Portland area.
​Home practice and a high level of commitment are expected from all Lighthouse singers.
Admission: By audition. NEW: Video auditions!
Rehearsals: Sundays, 6:30-8:00pm Central Lutheran Church (NE 21st + Schuyler).

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

TRUE NORTH A CAPPELLA

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

True North is a collaborative, close-knit, empowered ensemble in the spirit of The Sing-Off and the university A Cappella tradition. We perform a variety of pop, rock, folk, and world music without accompaniment, creating music using only our voices. True North performs at our two organization-wide concerts during the year, at various events and venues throughout the Portland area,
and enters two local annual high school a cappella competitions.
​Home practice and a high level of commitment are expected from all True North singers.
Rehearsals: Sundays 7:30-9:00pm and Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm, Sundays at Central Lutheran Church and Wednesdays TBD
Admission: By audition. NEW! Video Auditions!