Non-auditioned - Grades 1 - 3
The ICC’s Preparatory Program is a non-auditioned experience for first through third-grade students; children are introduced to choral music in the rehearsal setting and take part in a choir where singing, learning, and fun take place. It is an outstanding way to explore their interest in music and singing and the potential for other opportunities in ICC.
Students meet one time per week. Each lesson has been created to cleverly and energetically combine the learning of musical skills, group singing, and play-like activities. The first part of rehearsal includes vocal warm-ups and exercises, and the second half of the rehearsal is devoted to active learning through musical games, folk dancing, or playing simple percussion instruments. The repertoire is specially selected for the age group. Students also learn about proper breathing, singer’s posture, and developing basic music reading skills.
Tuition for the 2022-2023 season:
$505 + $60 non-refundable registration fee (prorated fees available for spring semester only registration)
Questions about tuition? Contact Paul Schafer at 317-940-8068.
Young Exceptional Singers (YES!)
Join us and experience the ICC’s artistry through our Young Exceptional Singers day (YES!), a one-day musical event where you will learn, create, and perform a concert of repertoire with the ICC’s Preparatory Choir. This is a one-of-a-kind event to highlight the amazing things that 1st-3rd grade singers can do!
Upcoming YES! events:
- September 16, 2023 – Indianapolis – 9111 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250
- November 11, 2023 – Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel – 4850 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033
- February 3, 2024 – Indianapolis – 9111 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250
- Date Coming Soon – Cornerstone Lutheran Church Indianapolis – 2837 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46201
- Date Coming Soon – Johnson County – Community Church of Greenwood – 1477 W. Main St., Greenwood, IN 46142
Preparatory Program locations (fall-spring season):
ICC Performing Arts Center
Preparatory Choir
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
9111 Allisonville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Director: Emily Arndt
Boone County
Zionsville: Preparatory Choir
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Zionsville Presbyterian Church, Chapel
4775 W. 116th St
Zionsville, IN 46077
Director: Andy Himelick
Butler University
Butler University: Preparatory Choir
Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Butler University, Lilly Hall Room TBD
4600 Sunset Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Director: Dr. Penny Dimmick
Carmel
Carmel: Preparatory Choir
Mondays, 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel
(Enter Door 6)
4850 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46033
Director: Lauren Southard
Fishers
Fishers: Preparatory Choir
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Fishers, Room M
13450 E 116th St
Fishers, IN 46037
Director: Benjamin Batman
Hendricks County
Avon: Preparatory Choir
Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Avon United Methodist Church
6850 E US Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
Director: Abbie Hunter
Hendricks County
Brownsburg: Preparatory Choir
Mondays, 5:15 – 6:15 pm
Brownsburg West Middle School
1555 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Director: Benjamin Batman
Johnson County
Greenwood: Preparatory Choir
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Community Church of Greenwood
1477 West Main Street
Greenwood, IN 46142
Director: Emily Arndt