Children's Chorus Information & Application
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Open to Elementary School Students, 1st to 5th grade. No Audition Required.
Rehearsals: Sundays 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm - PYCO School of Music (Wexford)
Fall Session 2019: Sunday, September 29 - November 17
Winter Session 2020: Sunday, January 26 - March 15
Spring Session 2020: Sunday, March 29 - May 31
Tuition: $150;  $25 Registration Fee
About Us
The PYCO Children’s Chorus is an ensemble for treble voices open to students in 1st-5th grades. ​In this program, students will learn healthy, age-appropriate vocal production, strengthen music reading skills, and develop their inner ear through the use of solfege.

​Students will be introduced to the concept of ensemble singing as opposed to solo singing, and will learn to sing unison and two-part repertoire in a variety of classical and contemporary styles.

​The PYCO Children’s Chorus will perform in seasonal concerts with other PYCO ensembles and may also participate in special community events throughout the year.
Our Philosophy
The PYCO Children’s Chorus strives to emphasize the joy of singing and the development of the whole child through diverse musical experiences of the highest caliber.  It is our aim to help young singers improve their instruments and their knowledge of musical concepts in a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

​Students will be instructed using a variety of pedagogical approaches, including Kodaly, Music Learning Theory, and Dalcroze.  We strive to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment in which every singer can grow - musically, intellectually and personally. We hope that the PYCO Children’s Chorus experience will open doors to a life-long enjoyment of music for every child.
About The Director
Mrs. Lisa Hoffmann has been instructing and directing children’s choirs for over ten years.  A 2008 graduate of Duquesne University, Mrs. Hoffmann has implemented multiple pedagogical approaches in her teaching career, including Kodaly, Orff-Schulwerk, Music Learning Theory, and Dalcroze.  Mrs. Hoffmann taught previously in the Shaler Area School District, and currently serves as the general music and vocal music specialist at Franklin Elementary School, part of the North Allegheny School District.
In addition to teaching, Mrs. Hoffmann also serves as assistant Director of Music at Saint Alexis Parish (Wexford, Pennsylvania).  Mrs. Hoffmann is active as a vocalist and pianist throughout the Pittsburgh area, frequently teaching at workshops and summer camps, as well as accompanying high school musicals and choral concerts.  She was named winner of the Claire Whitehurst-Ulrich national piano award, a winner of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition, and a winner of the Judges McCormick & Pezze Award for excellence in the arts.
Mrs. Hoffmann is an active member of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA).
If you have any questions about the Children's Chorus, you are welcome to email Mrs. Hoffmann at lisachoffmann@gmail.com.
How to Sign Up
No Audition is Required.  Just fill out and submit the registration form below.
Children's Chorus Registration Form
 To register, please fill out the form below. Please submit a separate form for each student you are registering.