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Our Approach to Singing
Los Robles Children’s Choir offers a comprehensive vocal program designed to teach children the joy of singing while building musical excellence. With four choir levels led by highly trained professionals, our sequential curriculum supports all learning styles and experience levels. Choristers gain skills in music theory, solfege, note reading, choral blend, and vocal technique. Our repertoire spans a wide range of musical styles and languages, with a strong emphasis on classical, folk, and art songs performed in the bel canto style.
Apprentice Choir
(No Audition Required)
The Apprentice Choir offers a joyful and engaging introduction to singing for children ages 5-8 with little or no prior musical experience. Designed to spark curiosity and confidence, this ensemble helps young singers explore vocal instruction and teamwork in a nurturing environment. Repertoire focuses on folk songs and singing games, creating a playful and supportive space for developing the foundational skills needed to advance within the LRCC program.
Rehearsals are:
Mondays (Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks), 4-4:45pm: Register Here
Tuesdays (Westminster Presbyterian, Westlake Village), 4-4:45pm
Thursdays (Activity Center, Simi Valley), 4-4:45pm Register Here
Bel Canto Choir
(Audition Required)
Bel Canto Choir, LRCC’s entry-level ensemble for children in ages 7-9, is designed for those with limited or no musical background. Through age-appropriate instruction, singers are introduced to the basics of healthy vocal production and music theory. This ensemble sings music mainly unison with some two-part pieces.
Bel Canto rehearses in Westlake Village on Tuesdays from 4-5:00pm.
Singers are chosen from evaluations held in May-June and January each year.
*need-based scholarships are available to all who qualify
Vivace Choir
(Audition Required)
Vivace Choir is an entry-level ensemble for older children ages 10-14 with limited or no musical background. Through age-appropriate instruction, singers are introduced to the basics of healthy vocal production and music theory. This ensemble sings music mainly unison with some two-part pieces.
Vivace rehearses in Westlake Village on Tuesdays from 4-5:15pm.
Singers are chosen from evaluations held in May-June and January each year.
*need-based scholarships are available to all who qualify
Arioso Choir
(Audition Required)
Arioso Choir is an intermediate ensemble for students ages 10+ who have demonstrated growing musical ability and a love for singing. Building on the skills developed in earlier choirs, Arioso focuses on part-singing, refined vocal technique, and increased music literacy.
Arioso rehearses in Westlake Village on Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm. They also tour every other summer as part of their musical training, and participate in choir retreats both Fall and Spring semesters.
Singers are chosen from evaluations held in May-June and January each year.
*need-based scholarships are available to all who qualify
Cantabile Choir
(Audition Required)
Cantabile Choir is LRCC’s premier performing ensemble for advanced students ages 13+. Choristers are selected for their musical skills, dedication, and leadership, and they represent the choir in high-profile performances throughout the year.
The choir performs challenging repertoire in multiple languages and collaborates regularly with professional musicians and organizations such as the New West Symphony. Singers in Cantabile receive 2 private vocal coaching sessions per semester to support their individual growth and vocal development. Singers also participate in choir retreats both Fall and Spring semesters.
Cantabile rehearses in Westlake Village on Tuesdays from 5:15-7:15pm.
Singers are chosen from evaluations held in May-June and January each year.
*need-based scholarships are available to all who qualify