The House of Hope Choir School

The House of Hope Choir School is one of the area's largest, finest, and most unique children's and youth choir programs. Open to all boys and girls of the entire Twin Cities community regardless of religious affiliation, the Choir School offers students of all ages, levels of musical experience, and walks of life an exceptional opportunity to sing, learn, play, and dine together in an engaging atmosphere that encourages excellence, teamwork, commitment, character development, and spiritual growth. Previous musical experience is not required, nor is there an audition; the only requirements for participation are a desire to learn and the ability to keep a commitment.

Through their participation in the program, Choir School choristers are exposed to superb performing, recording, and touring opportunities. The choir school has recorded and toured regionally, to Puerto Rico, Denmark and England. In June 2008, the choir will go on tour to Germany.

Choir School 2007 - 2008		2008 Germany Trip Choir

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Sample audio files from the House of Hope Christmas Concert 2007 CD

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About The Program

Choir School choral ensembles include:

Alleluia Choir Age 3 - grade 1- A preparatory program with less emphasis on performance and more emphasis on positive musical experiences through songs, games, movement and instruments.

Saint Cecilia Choir - Choristers in grades two and three.

Saint Nicolas Choir - Choristers in grades four through twelve, treble voices

Cantamus Choir - Ensemble for girls grade six through twelve.

St. Andrew Singers - Ensemble for boys, changed and unchanged voices, grade six through twelve.

Choir School choristers who are not members of House of Hope are fully welcomed in the program provided they maintain consistent Sunday attendance.

About The Faculty

The Choir School faculty is comprised of highly qualified musicians from the Twin Cities area. Each faculty member is chosen not only for musical expertise but also for the ability to impart musical concepts to young choristers in a dynamic and engaging manner.

• Choir School Director - Sofia Ardalan
• Alleluia Choir Director - Jessica Lee
• Accompanist - Kirsten Uhlenberg
• Voice/Sight-Singing - Jessica Bandelin

Together, the director and faculty of The House of Hope Choir School strive to provide students with a stimulating and challenging music education experience, one that translates into the important life skills of teamwork and leadership.