Children’s Choir - Knoxville Symphony

Coming in 2020 – the New Knoxville Symphony Children’s Choir!

What are the goals of the KSCC?

To provide exceptional choral music education for children in East Tennessee
To develop individual talent through a positive and fun group experience
To provide training in good vocal technique, music literacy and music theory
To attract a diverse group of singers
To develop an excellent ensemble
To promote appreciation and enjoyment of Choral music as a means of artistic expression
To develop an awareness of the beauty and diversity of all cultures and styles of music
To enrich the cultural life of our community

What kind of music will the KSCC sing?

A variety of music: classical, world music, multicultural music, music by living composers, patriotic music, and occasional popular or show tunes. The KSCC will sing choral works in various languages, two and three part literature, and a capella literature with a focus on diction skills.

Where will the KSCC perform?

The KSCC will be featured on the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s annual Clayton Holiday Concerts, will program its own Spring Concert each season, and participate in other performance opportunities in Knoxville (for example: performance of the National Anthem, performances for local Arts Festivals like Dogwood Arts or the Rossini Festival or with the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra or Chamber Music programs).

How do I get involved?

Apply for the newly created KSCC Conductor:

Knoxville Symphony Children’s Choir Conductor Position Description

Please submit by December 31, 2019 :

-Cover Letter

-Resume or Curriculum Vitae

-Two Video Samples of your work with a children’s or youth choir, one sample must include rehearsal footage, upper elementary and middle school age preferred

-Sample program and progression of repertoire for one season of the KSCC

-Three references (1 must be from a music professional, 1 personal reference and 1 from someone in the community who knows your work)

-Compensation on a per-service basis will be offered commensurate with experience.

Apply for the newly created KSCC Accompanist:

Knoxville Symphony Children’s Choir Accompanist Position Description

Please submit by December 31, 2019:

-Cover Letter

-Resume or Curriculum Vitae

-Two video or Audio samples of your work

-Three references (1 must be from a music professional, 1 personal reference and 1 from someone in the community who knows your work)

-Compensation on a per-service basis will be offered commensurate with experience.

Auditions for rising third through eighth grade students will be hosted in April, 2020.

Visit this page for more information and to sign-up for auditions beginning in February!