Fostering a child's natural gift for music and singing.
Promoting choral musicianship.
Sharing the joy of song with our neighbors.
Auditions for 2018-2019
Grades K - 6
August 23, 2018 - 4:30pm
September 6, 2018 - 4:30pm
Del Ray United Methodist Church
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Dr. Benjamin Hutchens is a native of Statesville, North Carolina. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of Music degree in violin performance from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Furman University.
He is the Director of Music Ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria. At Westminster, he conducts a 60 voice adult choir, multiple handbell ensembles, a robust graded children's choir program, and serves as organist.
Ensembles under his direction have enjoyed a warm reception at national and international concerts and received top awards at the same.
Ben is a resident of Takoma Park. When not making music, he enjoys travel, cooking, and sailing.
Welcoming Benjamin Hutchens as our new Managing Artistic Director for the 2018-19 season!
Rehearsal Details:
Thursdays
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 4-5 PM
- 2nd & 3rd Grades - 4:30-6 PM
- 4th, 5th, & 6th Grades - 4:30-6 PM
The Del Ray United Methodist Church, Lunceford Hall
100 East Windsor Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Class Details
| Exposition Level | Cantabile Level | Rococo Level | |
| Kindergarten & 1st Grade | 2nd & 3rd Grades | 4th, 5th, & 6th Grades | |
| 4:00 PM | Repertoire | ||
| 4:30 PM | Musicianship | Repertoire | Repertoire |
| 5:00 PM | Musicianship | Repertoire | |
| 5:30 PM | Repertoire | Musicianship |
Fall 2018 Semester
- September 13 - December 6 (no rehearsal November 22)
- December 8 (Saturday) - 2:00pm call time, 4:00pm concert
- Fall community performance TBA
Winter/Spring Semester 2019
- January 17 - May 16 (no rehearsal April 19 & 26)
- May 18 (Saturday) - 2:00pm call time, 4:00pm concert
- Spring community performance TBA
Age requirements:
We offer programs for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6
Enrollment:
Please fill out our application form.
Tuition for September 2018 - May 2019 Season:
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - $200
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grades - $250
An additional cost of uniform and music approximately $30 per semester.
Photo courtesy of Cascades Photography