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The Tennessee Choral Academy is an equal opportunity, non-profit organization dedicated to developing character, musical appreciation, and potential in young people through music education, and choral performance.
The TCA Goals:
To provide a positive and enriching environment for all participants.
To create challenging opportunities for students to reach a high level of musical achievement.
To promote a lifelong passion for choral music.
Students in music programs often excel in their academic studies while gaining a lifelong appreciation for music.
Additional benefits include:
* improving self-esteem
* developing leadership skills
* instilling confidence
* building character
* improving the ability to cooperate
* fostering self-discipline
* strengthening organizational skills
* fostering new friendships
* providing fun experiences
Admission to Tennessee Choral Academy is by audition, held in May, August, and January.
Students ages 8 to 18 may audition for one of the choirs:
TCA Junior Choir
Audio Samples: Whichever Way the Wind Blows
Good Night
TCA Senior Boy Choir
Audio Samples: Bring in the Holly
Cantate Domine
TCA Senior Girl Choir
Audio Samples : How Can I Keep From Singing
Gloria
Audio Samples from combined choirs:
Gloria in excelsis
Come and Sing
Angels Among Us
Commitments:
Junior Choirs - participation in weekly rehearsals and scheduled performances, including the Winter and Spring Concerts.
Senior Choirs - participation in weekly rehearsals, a yearly Fall Retreat, scheduled performances, including Winter and Spring Concerts, and a Summer Tour.
All accepted students with the desire to grow musically have the opportunity to participate in TCA. Scholarships are available based on individual need.
CD
The 2002-2003 Concert Season CD is available. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy of our music may do so by contacting our administrator Andrea Bontempi. The price is $12 pre-paid per CD.
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