The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

Also, be sure to see concert rehearsal attendance policies!

The Peabody Children's Chorus is an ensemble committed to musical excellence.

If any member of that ensemble is missing, the character, spirit and sound of the whole is altered. Each individual voice and personality is of great importance to all. Your child�s consistent attendance will ensure that s/he becomes a vital part of the Peabody Children's Chorus.

Training Choir and Choristers

Each child is allowed two absences per semester (our semesters run September -December, and January -May). After two absences in one semester, a student must make-up any missed rehearsals at the other campus; otherwise, a student will be prohibited from participating in any concerts that semester for the reason that student's lack of rehearsal preparation puts at risk the hard work of all the other students. Exceptions may be made in extreme cases.

Chamber Singers

Our Chamber Singers are the leaders of the chorus, and we have high expectations for this select group of students. Therefore, these young professionals-in-training are expected to attend every rehearsal, and to make-up any missed rehearsals by attending the other campus. Exceptions may be made in extreme cases.

If a student arrives late to two rehearsals in one semester, this will be counted as one absence.

A student may not leave a rehearsal early without the permission of the instructor and written notification from the parent. We want to be sure that our students are safe at all times!

It is especially important that every student attend their regular campus weekly rehearsal immediately before the concert rehearsal. This mandatory rehearsal is part of a carefully thought out sequence of training which prepares the student for performance, and allows each child to participate in concerts with confidence and comfort.

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