Audition Dates for New Singers
We will be holding auditions for new singers on 7/16 and 8/6. Please share the dates with any interested singers you may know. Setup an audition by filling out the brief form found here. Note: returning singers do NOT need to re-audition.
Returning Singer Registration
- Registration Form (Please complete by August 1st, 2024)
- Tuition Deposit. A deposit of $100 is also due on 8/1.
- Payment can be made by check ($100) to “Red Rose Choir” and mailed to P.O. Box 7712, Libertyville, IL 60048 or through PayPal ($103.50) at RedRoseNicole@gmail.
- The remainder of the annual tuition will be due on the first day of rehearsal (Sept 10th/11th). There is a 10% discount for 2nd, 3rd, (etc). singers in the same family.
The Season Ahead
Please mark your calendars with these important dates. In addition to the mandatory rehearsal dates below, weekly choir attendance is extremely important for each singer and can impact a singer’s eligibility to perform in the concerts.
2024/2025 Choir Schedule
July 16th (Tuesday): Auditions (5:30)
August 6th (Tuesday): Auditions (5:30)
August 24th (Saturday): Camp Duncan optional event & additional fee. Details will be sent to all registered singers as of 8/1/24. (Times TBD)
September 10th/11th: Rehearsals Begin
October 29th/30th: Fall Party (last 20 min of rehearsal)
November 26th/27th: No Rehearsal (Thanksgiving)
December 7th (Saturday): Mandatory Dress Rehearsal at Mundelein HS (9:30-12:30)
December 20th (Friday): Mandatory Pre-Concert Rehearsal at Libertyville HS (4:30-8pm)
December 21st (Saturday): Mandatory Pre-Concert Rehearsal and Concert at LHS (10-4)
December 22nd – January 5th: Winter Break
January 7th/8th: Rehearsals Resume
February 11th/12th: Valentine Party
February 21st (Friday): Trivia Night (Mandatory Performance for France Trip Participants)
March 25th/26th: No Rehearsal – Spring Break
April 8th/9th: Dress Rehearsal (at regular rehearsal) & Senior Pictures
TBD: Mandatory Pre-Concert Rehearsal and Spring Concert (10-4)
TBD: Music and attire return (shortened rehearsals)
*May 18th or 25th: Potential Tour Performance at Holy Cross
*May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th: Mandatory Tour Rehearsals for France Trip Participants (6:30-8pm)
(* France tour participants only.)
Weekly Rehearsal Times and Annual Tuition
| Choir | Singers | Rehearsal Day | Rehearsal Time | Annual Tuition |
| Prelude Choir | Girls, grades 1-3 | Tuesday | 4:30 – 5:30 pm | $700 |
| Concert Choir | Girls, grades 4-5/6 | Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:45 pm | $750 |
| Master Singers | Girls, grades 6-8 | Tuesday | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | $800 |
| Bella Rosa | Girls, grades 9-12 | Tuesday | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | $800 |
| Boy’s I | Boys, grades 1-5/6 | Wednesday | 5:45 – 6:45 pm | $650 |
| Boy’s II* | Boys, grades 6/7-12 typically*Director placement | Wednesday | 6:45 – 7:45 pm | $725 |
Attendance
It is a privilege to be a member of RRCCLC/LCBC choirs. Each child (and their parents) is expected to demonstrate commitment by being punctual and consistently attending all rehearsals and performances. Each child is independently important to the success of the program. Just as with any other team effort, the success of the choir is reliant on the attendance of all of its members. Therefore, the child and family should make participation a priority in the child’s life and schedule. Singers must be able to participate in the full rehearsal and follow the directive of the choir directors. Please consult school calendars, sports calendars, and family calendars early in the year.
Rehearsal Location
The choir will rehearse at the space rented in Holy Cross Lutheran Church (1151 N St Mary’s Rd, Libertyville).
Concert Attire
Annual tuition is inclusive of all rehearsals (30-33 annually), along with gown/dress/shirt & bow tie use for concerts. Families will be responsible for some other items. The attire details are attached. We will begin attire fitting in late-October/early November. The attire will be used for both concerts this choir year.
Parent Meeting
An informal parent meeting during the first choir rehearsal to provide an overview of the choir and answer any questions. This is mandatory for new families.
Donations & Fundraising
Red Rose Children’s Choir of Lake County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As such we rely on grants, donations and fundraisers to meet our annual operating costs. In addition, we have several opportunities when parent volunteers are needed and hope you will be able to assist.