COMMITMENT

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Placement in a Rise Up ensemble is a season-long commitment beginning September 2025 through June 2026. Membership is not month-to-month, and students who are cast are expected to remain for the entirety of the season.  

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Independent learning is key for students in Children's Choir, Lumina and Amplify as they are expected to learn much of their music at home on their own so that rehearsals are efficient and productive. The rehearsal process for these ensembles can be likened to that of a theatrical production where cast members are required to memorize their lines and music on their own so the director can work with the entire ensemble in rehearsal.

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All members are required to attend a mandatory orientation and season kick-off camp. The Ignite and Children's Choir kick-off camps will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2025. The Lumina and Amplify kick-off camp date will be determined at a later date.

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ENSEMBLES

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Ignite is an educational ensemble for beginning to intermediate-level singers ages 6 to 12 where children are introduced to the fundamentals of choral singing (musical and rhythmic acuity, following a conductor's gestures) while developing strong vocal technique, learning to read music and solfege in a fun and engaging environment. Students attend weekly 50-minute in-person rehearsals from September through June. In addition to live community performing opportunities and our final concert of the year, the group records and films one music videos per year.

Children’s Choir is an advanced choral performance group for youth ages 8 to 18. As the flagship ensemble of the Rise Up organization, the Children’s Choir requires students to have excellent musicianship and performance skills, as well as strong self-discipline and motivation. Children attend weekly 80-minute in-person rehearsals from September through June. In addition to live performance, the group regularly records music in the studio and films music videos for social media streaming platforms.

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Lumina is a small, advanced pop/rock ensemble for young women ages 13 to 18. Students attend weekly 90-minute in-person rehearsals on Mondays from September through June, and an extended 120-minute rehearsal the first Monday of each month. In addition to participating in the art of live performance, members learn skills to prepare them for professional work in the commercial music media industry including songwriting, studio recording, and production. In addition to live performance, the group regularly records music in the studio and films music videos for social media streaming platforms.

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Amplify is a small, award-winning advanced a cappella ensemble for mixed voices ages 13 to 18. Students attend weekly 90-minute in-person rehearsals from September through June. Membership in Amplify is demanding and requires a full season-long commitment as the ensemble competes January through March 2026. Mandatory extra rehearsals and travel are required during these months. (This experience can be likened to participation on a seasonal competitive sports team.) In addition to live performance, Amplify regularly records music in the studio and films music videos for social media streaming platforms.

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TUITION AND FEES

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Tuition is due on the first of each month from September through June. A $5 "sibling discount" is offered per child for members in the same immediate family.

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• Ignite: $80 per month

• Children’s Choir: $95 per month

• Lumina: $190 per month

• Amplify: $190 per month

• Tuition for members who choose to participate in both the Children’s Choir and Lumina or Amplify is $225  per month. Students cannot be cast in both Lumina and Amplify due to rehearsal conflicts.

 

$35 per family fee is due upon registration. ($30 for returning families.)

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$75 Kick-Off Camp fee for all ensembles is due upon registration. Ignite and Children’s Choir camps are on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at CLAS Ropes in Utah County. Amplify and Lumina camp date is still TBD.

 

$150 “Wardrobe and Production Fee” per child and per ensemble is due for Children’s Choir, Lumina and Amplify on August 15, 2025. A $125 "Wardrobe and Production" fee is due per child for Ignite on August 15, 2025.

 

All fees are non-refundable once paid.

 

Financial aid for tuition is available for those who qualify. Application materials are available upon acceptance to the program.

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CHILDREN'S CHOIR 2026 TOUR

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The Children's Choir is touring June 25-30, 2026, to participate in the San Diego Youth Choral Festival. This 6-day festival offers students the opportunities to work with a guest conductor and perform, among other works, the world premiere of a newly commissioned piece as well as their own concert repertoire in some of the most unique and beautiful venues San Diego has to offer. Join us for a fun, educational, cultural exchange in a location where great weather, pristine beaches and world class attractions make this festival a memorable experience. Participation is optional, but all members of the Children's Choir are invited to go on tour. Registration is due on September 15, 2024. Pricing and pay schedule to be published soon.

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AMPLIFY 2025 A CAPPELLA TOUR

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Amplify competes in an a cappella competition and/or convention which requires travel in the months of January through March 2026. Participation in the competitions/conventions is required. The total cost of travel is assessed once we know the location of the competitions/conventions is the fall, but suggest students set aside $2000 for travel.