Voice and choral music education that encourages and inspires.

The Choirs:  PreK through Grade 12

The House of Hope Choir School offers a well-rounded music education to all children ages Pre-K – Grade 12. Since 1982, The Choir School has inspired young singers to learn, grow, and have fun!
Choristers sing high-quality repertoire, learn the fundamentals of music through Orff and voice classes, and come together in an enthusiastic and encouraging community.

Choir ensembles meet September-May.

Alleluia Choir:  PreK – Grade 1  |  Sundays 11 – 11:45 a.m.  |  Begins September 14

St Cecilia Choir:  Grades 1-3  |  Wednesdays, 4:15 – 6 p.m.  |  Begins September 10

St Nicholas Choir:  Grades 4-12  |  Wednesdays, 4:15 – 6 p.m.  |  Begins September 10

Cantamus Choir:  All Voices, Grades 9-12  |  Wednesdays, 4:15 – 6 p.m.  |  Begins September 10

Tuition is $250 for the year for St Cecilia/St Nicholas/Cantamus Choirs and $100 for the Alleluia Choir.
All choristers are welcome regardless of their families ability to pay.

Register here.

Individual instruction in piano and voice:  children, youth, and adult

Individual piano and voice lessons are designed to meet the needs of each unique student. All styles of music, all ages, all levels are welcome. Performance opportunities are available. Space is limited.

Contact Director Sofia Ardalan for more information.

Adult Group Voice Class:  September 16 – October 7

Non-performance group class for adults interested in exploring their voice. All levels welcome.
Contact Director Sofia Ardalan for more information.

Meet Sofia Ardalan our Choir School Director

Sofia Ardalan, Director, The House of Hope Choir School, conducts the ensembles of The Choir School, our unique music education program for singers ages PreK – Grade 12. Under her leadership, the Choir School sings weekly in worship, and has performed several large choral works with professional orchestra including Vivaldi’s Gloria, Galuppi’s Dixit Dominus and Cantata BWV 4 by JS Bach.  Ms. Ardalan is a highly sought after vocal instructor and clinician, leading masterclasses and judging competitions around the state. Ms. Ardalan is member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and is a teaching artist on the voice faculty at the MacPhail Center for Music. She is dedicated to guiding all to find their true voice!​

Meet Jessica Bandelin our Assistant Choir School Director

Jessica Bandelin has been on staff with The Choir School since 2000. 
As the conductor of the Alleluia Choir and St Cecelia choirs, she gets the absolute joy of spending time and making music with children every week. She also teaches piano through The Choir School’s lesson program. In her free time Jessica enjoys baking, knitting, painting, writing, composing, and spending time with her husband and three lovely children.