Choral Ensemble Programs For Grades K-12
Find Your Voice at CCSA
Explore our choral ensembles for young singers of all experience levels to learn, perform and build confidence.
Grades K-3: Introductory Ensembles
Start your child on the path to a lifetime of musical enjoyment and achievement. These early choral experiences create a rich and engaging environment for introducing music, singing, and rhythm to young singers. Our teachers have a passion for working with young children and the early voice.
Through quality instruction, your child will develop as a musician, build confidence, and strengthen their social skills through singing and peer interaction.
Preparatory | Kindergarten and 1st grade
Beginning Ensemble for young singers building foundational music skills
Director: Rebecca Lakes
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:00-5:45 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Prelude | Grades 2-3
Advanced ensembles for young singers with some prior experience.
Director: Rebecca Lakes
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Grades 4-6: Training Ensembles
Our training ensembles help young singers strengthen their foundational skills that build confident, successful musicians. Through fun and engaging rehearsals, students develop vocal technique, music-reading ability, listening skills and ensemble teamwork while learning how to sing together with confidence.
Chorale | Grades 4-6
A choral experience focusing on vocal technique and musicianship skills.
Director: Dr.Alyssa Avenatti
Rehearsals: Thursdays- 5:30-6:45
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Grades 4-8: Hill Country Youth Chorus
*NEW* A Hill Country Braunfels choral experience focusing on vocal technique and musicianship skills.
Perfect for families residing in New Braunfels, Wimberley, Canyon Lake, or San Marcos!
Choristers | Grades 4-8
Directors: Karla Cruz and Penny Gabrielsen
Rehearsals: Mondays - 5:00-6:30
Location: Gruene United Methodist Church
2629 E Common St,
New Braunfels, TX 78130
*NOTE: The Hill Country Youth Chorus has a separate performance season from the San Antonio choirs.
Grades 6-9: Performance Ensembles
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A mixed-voice ensemble for experienced singers, performance ensembles challenge young musicians to grow their vocal skills, strengthen their performances and perform exciting repertoire.
Choristers | Grades 6-9 +
Beginner/Intermediate ensemble for singers generally in 7th-9th grades.
Director: Julissa Figueroa
Rehearsals: Thursdays - 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Concert | Grades 7-9 +
Advanced ensemble for youth with prior experience.
Director: Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Thursdays - 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Grades 7-12: Advanced Performance Ensembles
Our advanced performance ensembles are the cornerstone of our organization. These choirs provide a comprehensive and challenging curriculum of performance-based instruction that ranges from the basics of vocal technique to music literacy and history, all accomplished using a wide and balanced repertoire.
Chamber Tenor-Bass | Grades 7-12
An advanced mixed-voice ensemble for experienced singers generally in 7th through 12th grade.
Director: Gabe Trevino and Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Mondays - 5:45-7:15 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Chamber Treble | Grades 9-12
An advanced mixed-voice ensemble for experienced singers.
Director: Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Mondays - 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
Encore | Grades 10-12
Pinnacle treble-voice ensemble for experienced singers.
Director: Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Mondays - 6:30-8:50 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist
825 E Basse Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78209
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