The Children’s Choir of Waukesha, LLC
The Singing Tree & CCW ChoralWorks
N5W29116 Venture Hill Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
The Children’s Choir of Waukesha
(Grades 1 – 12)
The Singing Tree
Music and Movement for Children
(Birth – Age 6)
Spring 2014
Class Information & Schedule
Helping students from Birth through 12th grade
discover the joy of vocal music
About the Choirs
The Children’s Choir of Waukesha, LLC is a choral program that spans grades 1-12 in
five different choirs. Students experience the magic of making music with their voices in
an enjoyable yet disciplined musical setting. Activities include part-singing, sight
singing, and ear training, along with refining vocal production, improving intonation, and
increasing music reading and writing skills. A variety of musical styles are performed.
For additional music and movement programs for children (Birth – age 6) and parents,
please explore The Singing Tree.
Director:
Diane Skrobis
BM in Music Education, Alverno College
MS UW-Milwaukee
Kodaly Certificate, Alverno College
Grades 1-12: Training, Intermediate,
Advanced, Chamber Choirs and ChoralWorks High School
Women’s Choir
Rehearsal and Performance Location:
Rehearsals: First United Methodist Church – Asbury Room
Performances: First United Methodist Church – Sanctuary
Concert Dress: Each choir has a required performance attire. Order forms with
uniform cost will be given out in class. Advanced Choir members are also required to
purchase a CCW t-shirt to be worn at some community performances. Please mark the
information on the registration form. T-shirts are optional for all other choirs.
Performance Schedule:
Sunday, May 4 at First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m.
Training, Intermediate, Chamber and Homor Choirs
Sunday, Mat 11 at Mitchell Park Domes from 1 – 2:15 p.m.
Training, Intermediate Chamber and Advanced Choirs
Sunday, May 18 at First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m.
Chamber, Advanced, High School Women’s and Honors Choirs
Additional performance dates will be announced at choir rehearsals.
Policies
Refunds: Effective Spring Semester 2014
90% refund if you withdraw before the first class. 80% refund if you withdraw after the
first class but before the second class. 70% refund if you withdraw after the second class
but before the third class.
No refunds after the third class.
Additional Fees:
• All Choir members are required to purchase the uniform for the choir in which they
sing.
• A 5% interest charge will be added to all unpaid balances each month beginning
February 1, 2014 unless a payment plan has been arranged.
Class Cancellation: Clients will be called as soon as possible when a class is to be
cancelled for non-weather-related reasons. Weather-related closings will be announced
on WISN TV WeatherWatch 12, WITI Fox 6 Storm Center and WTMJ 4 News
Broadcasts. If a class is cancelled due to weather or illness, the teacher will arrange a
makeup date and the client will be notified.
Registrations: Mail registration form and payment to:
The Children’s Choir of Waukesha or The Singing Tree, Attn: Lauren Beale,
N5W29116 Venture Hill Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188
Sorry, no phone registrations!
For additional information call: 262-613-8535.
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web site: www.childrenschoirwaukesha.com
Waukesha Location Directions
First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave.
From the West: Take I-94 east to Hwy. F (formerly Hwy. 164 – exit with Steinhafels
and American). Go south on F to Barstow and turn left. Take Barstow to Wisconsin and
turn left. The Church will be on the immediate right in about ½ block. Take the first
driveway to the rear parking lot (right after the dog grooming sign).
From the East/Brookfield area: Take I-94 to Barker Rd. (Goerke’s Corners). Go south
on Barker Rd. to Greenfield (Hwy. 59) and turn right. Follow Greenfield into Waukesha.
It will turn into Arcadian and will end at East Ave. Turn left on East Ave. and go to
Wisconsin (stop lights) and turn right. The church is the second building on the left.
Take the second drive (west of the building) to the rear parking lot.
From the South: Exit I-43 at Hwy. 164, take 164 north, it becomes East Ave. Go past
Carroll College to E. Park (one way to the left just across the RR tracks and before
Wisconsin Ave.). Church is the second parking lot on the right.
Spring 2014 Singing Tree Class Schedule
Class Schedule & Tuition
First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, WI
Monday (PM) – DeAnn McClanahan “Miss Dee”
Start date: January 27
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
5:50 – 6:30 p.m.
4½ – 6
Family Class*
Please note: One parent must attend the first rehearsal of each choir in which
they have a child enrolled. Choir fees are due at the beginning of each
semester.
Training Choir:
Wednesday – DeAnn McClanahan “Miss Dee”
Start date: January 29
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
10:15 – 10:55 a.m.
11:00 – 11:40 a.m.
12:30 – 1:10 p.m.
Birth – 1½
3 – 4½
Family Class*
Family Class*
Friday – DeAnn McClanahan “Miss Dee”
Start date: January 31
9:00 – 9:35 a.m.
9:45 – 10:25 a.m.
1½ – 3
Family Class*
* The Family (multi-age sibling) Class is for families who would be unable to participate
in our program without childcare. You must have two or more children from the same
family enrolled to be eligible for this class. It is suggested, but not required, that a
second adult attend whenever possible.
Orientation for Parents of new SingingTree Students:
Wednesday, January 27 from 6-8 p.m. in the Singing Tree Room
Spring Picnics:
Saturday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 21 (select one)
Start Date & Time:
Location:
Cost:
Grades:
Tuesday, January 14, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Asbury Room
$150.00 (per semester)
1-2 No previous musical training is required.
Intermediate Choir:
Start Date & Time:
Location:
Cost:
Grades:
Tuesday, January 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Asbury Room
$160.00 (per semester)
3-5 No previous musical training is required.
Advanced Choir:
Start Date & Time:
Location:
Cost:
Grades:
Monday, January 13, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Asbury Room
$225.00 (per semester)
6-8 No previous musical training is required but students
should display a genuine interest in singing and be able to
match pitch and sing in tune.
Chamber Choir:*
Start Date & Time:
Location:
Cost:
Grades:
Monday, January 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Asbury Room
$160.00 (per semester)
6-8 *(Approximately 24 students) Students
must be members of the Advanced Choir. This is an
audition group. Please call Diane Skrobis at
(414) 202-4276 to schedule an audition.
Women’s ChoralWorks (High School):
Start Date & Time:
Location:
Cost:
Grades:
Thursday, January 16, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
Asbury Room
$225.00 (per semester)
9-12 This is an audition group. New students must call
Diane Skrobis at (414) 202-4276 to schedule an audition.
Graduates of the CCW program do not need to schedule an
audition.
The Singing Tree Program
The Singing Tree is a joyful, fun-filled music and movement program for the
preschool child and parent. The Singing Tree uses a research-based curriculum
that is developmentally appropriate for the learning styles of young children.
Classroom music and movement activities encourage vocal development,
rhythmic and tonal development, growth in language skills, improved auditory
discrimination and memory skills, small and large motor skill development, and
the ability to socialize with other children and adults in the class. The program
is based on family interaction and participation. It is the intent of the program
that the musical activities presented in class will become part of the family
experiences at home. There are classes for preschool through kindergarten-age
children.
The birth to 4½ year old classes must have at least one adult per child attending
class. No siblings allowed. A Family Class is offered for families who would
be unable to participate in our program without childcare.
Children in the 4½ to 6 year old class attend class without a parent. However, in
order to meet the FUMC “Safe Sanctuaries” requirements, one parent from each
family must attend the first class and will be required to sign-up to observe at
least one class (perhaps two based on class enrollment) per semester.
Graduates of the program are encouraged to continue their vocal music studies
through participation in The Children’s Choir of Waukesha. This choral
program spans 1st through 12th grades in five different choirs.
The Singing Tree Age Groups & Descriptions
Birth - 1½ Years: This class includes bounces, wiggles, tickles, tapping and
instrumental play, clapping, circle games, dancing, story time and lullabies.
1½ - 3 Years: This class is similar in structure to the Birth - 1½ year old class.
However, the children are more vocally and physically active. The difficulty
level of activities is increased and large motor skills such as marching, jumping,
and galloping are added.
3 - 4½ Years: This class includes finger plays, action songs, pitch exploration,
simple songs, movement exploration, circle games, dancing, rhythmic and
melodic activities, instrumental play, and story time. Large motor skill
development includes walking, marching, jumping, and galloping. Children also
begin to skip and hop.
4½ - 6 Years: This class is similar in structure to the 3 - 4½ year old class.
However, the preschool-kindergarten age child is more independent and
therefore the difficulty level of activities is increased. Large motor skills are
perfected including hopping and skipping.
Family Class: This class incorporates aspects of all the four categories above.
Emphasis is placed on the interaction between siblings and adults. The older
children model activities for younger children and all children are given the
opportunity to respond to the music at their appropriate skill level.
Singing Tree Orientation
Singing Tree Staff Members
Wednesday, January 22 6-8 p.m.
Parents of all new students are expected to attend this informative meeting.
DeAnn McClanahan
BM in Music Education, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Spring Picnic
Saturday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 21 at David’s Park
Select one picnic for your family to attend.
In case of rain the picnic will be in the FUMC Dining Room.
First United Methodist Church
All Singing Tree families and extended family members
are invited to attend this event.
Diane Skrobis
Founder and Director of the Program
BM in Music Education & Kodaly Certificate,
Alverno College, Milwaukee
MS in Music Education, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Spring 2014 Choir Registration Form
Spring 2014 Singing Tree Registration Form
Parents/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________
Parents/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________
Home Phone:_________________________ Cell:__________________________
Home Phone:_________________________ Cell:__________________________
E-mail address (please print clearly):_____________________________________
E-mail address (please print clearly):_____________________________________
Are you new to our program? Yes_____ No_____
Are you new to our program? Yes_____ No_____
Student Name:_______________________________________________________
Student Name:_______________________________________________________
Birth Date:_______________
Birth Date:_______________
Grade:______
Age:_______
Age:_______
Class Selection:
Women’s Choir
Cost:
$150.00
$160.00
$225.00*
$160.00
$225.00
CCW t-shirts are available for all choir members. Advanced Choir members must have a CCW
t-shirt. To order a t-shirt, please circle the size here and add payment of $10 to your registration
fee.
Size needed: Youth S Youth M Youth L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL
(6-8)
(10-12) (14-16)
To register additional children, please copy and complete this form for each child.
I agree to the policies as stated in this brochure and have read the refund and additional fee
policies and accept these conditions of participation and reimbursement:
Signed:______________________________________
If your choir family tuition exceeds $500.00, please deduct your 20% discount
from the total cost.
Amount Enclosed: $_________________ (Including payment for any t-shirts ordered at $10 each)
Clip and Mail Registration Form with check payment to: CCW (The Children’s Choir of
Waukesha), Attn: Lauren Beale, N5W29116 Venture Hill Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188
Class Selection:
First Choice: (Day, Time, Class) _______________________________________
In the event that your first choice is full or cancelled, please indicate a second
choice:_____________________________________________________
To register additional children, please copy and complete this form for each child.
I agree to the policies as stated in this brochure and have read the refund policy and accept these
conditions of participation and reimbursement:
Signed:______________________________________
If your family tuition exceeds $500.00, please deduct a 20% discount from the
total cost.
Cost: $140 per child (13 week semester)
$______
A Singing Tree T-shirt is available for $10.
Please circle size(s) if ordering: Youth S, M, L, XL, Adult S, M, L, XL
$______
Total Amount Enclosed: $_________________
Clip and Mail Registration Form with check payment to:
The Singing Tree, Attn: Lauren Beale, N5W29116 Venture Hill Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188