Music Opportunities
CCDS offers both classroom music as well as options for music beyond the school day. Students learn how to sing together, the basics of rhythm, learn musical vocabulary and appreciation and will grow to more advanced listening and musical analysis.
Our middle school students have the opportunity to choose music and theater electives in the fall and spring. Read more about our after school music offerings below.
Chorus/Beginning Choir
Students in 2nd grade and up are eligible to join Chorus at CCDS. Chorus is a beginning choir offering, led by our music director Ruth Greenfield. Students will learn how our body works as a musical instrument; how to sing and blend our voices with others; and how to read music! We will also have a few performances throughout the school year.
New this year our Concert Choir (advanced) singers will be joining Chorus students during rehearsal. With this mentorship atmosphere, our younger singers will receive support and build confidence from the strength of our more advanced singers.
Fall Session - runs 9/11 - 12/18 (winter break)
practices are held Thursdays after school from 2:50-3:30 pm
Spring Session - runs 3/26 - end of the school year
practices are held Thursdays after school from 2:50-3:30 pm
- Read the full course description and SIGN UP for Chorus HERE
- Suggested donation: $30/month or $120/session (payable online HERE). Your donations are appreciated!
- Note: supervision is provided from 2:30-2:45 pm for students participating in this offering who are dismissed at 2:30 pm
Concert Choir/Advanced
Students in 4th grade and up can sign up for Concert Choir. This is an advanced offering at CCDS, led by Ruth Greenfield. Prior singing experience and/or a simple audition are required. Students will work on vocal pedagogy (how to use our body as an instrument); sing in multiple parts; and learn to read choral scores. We perform in the community as well as at school concerts.
New this year, Chorus (beginning choir) students will be with Concert Choir students during the first part of Thursday rehearsals. Chorus students will be dismissed at 3:30 pm, and Concert Choir singers will continue until 4 pm.
Fall Session - runs 9/9 - 12/18 (winter break)
practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:50-4:00 pm
Spring Session - runs 3/24 - end of the school year
practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:50-4:00 pm