Valley Community Youth Choirs
Experience the joy of singing.
Valley Community Youth Choirs develops community through singing, acting, and performing. We cultivate a joyful, inclusive environment and inspire and uplift others through community performances.
Choirs and Classes
Our choir and drama program is designed to meet the needs of children from babies and toddlers through 12th grade. We care deeply about the children and strive to provide a loving environment where each child feels like an important part of the group. We believe in the power of singing and acting to shape the child into someone with confidence, compassion, and leadership skills.
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Music Makers
Music Makers is for children children age 4 - kindergarten. Through playful activities, games, and movement, participants work together to make music. Each class includes practice on in-tune singing, steady beat, and early music literacy skills. Emphasis is on joyfully making music!
Alegría (Joy)
Alegria is for children in 1st-2nd grade. Participants will engage in playful music making to develop singing intonation, performance skills, and early music literacy skills, including rhythmic, melodic, and partwork skills. Plenty of movement, games, and fun will anchor this experience.
Melodía (Melody)
Melodía is for children in 3rd-5th grade. Participants develop their vocal technique and expand their music literacy skills through enticing games and activities. Melodia will present a musical in the spring. Participants will experience the joy of singing together and the delight of performing for an audience.
Armonía (Harmony)
Armonía is for middle schoolers. Participants will cultivate their vocal technique, intonation, and music literacy skills while learning a variety of repertoire. This group will put on a musical in the spring! Confidence,
leadership, and musicianship are developed through working together and sharing our music with the community.
FAMILY MUSIC -
Join Mark and Leslie Hanscom for a delightful session of songs and stories for young children and their caregivers.
Schedule - 2025/2026
Rehearsal Schedule
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Registration and Payment
FAMILY MUSIC CLASS
Tuesdays 9:30-10:15 in Room 16 (Continuous)
For babies, toddlers, and parents/caregivers
MUSIC MAKERS
Wednesdays 4:15-5:00 pm in Room 16, Beg. 10/1
For children age 4- kindergarten
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​ALEGRIA
Wednesdays from 4:15-5:00 in Armitage Hall
Beginning 10/1
For 1st-2nd graders
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MELODIA
Wednesdays from 5:00-5:55 in Armitage Hall
Beginning 10/1
For 3rd-5th graders
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ARMONIA
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 in Armitage Hall
Beginning 10/1
For 6th-8th graders
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Intergenerational Handbell Choir (For teens and adults with music reading experience)
Sundays from 11:30-12:30 in Nolin Hall
Beginning 9/21
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Tuition
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Alegria, Melodia, and Armonia have flexible tuition of $100 per semester (paid in October and February) To sign up for these classes. click the "register" button below.
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Music Makers & Family Music - currently FREE
To sign up for these classes, click the "register" button and fill out the form but don't make a payment.
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Our hope is to keep Valley Community Youth Choirs affordable and accessible. If the tuition is not possible for your family, we will cover the tuition through our scholarship fund.
Questions? Email Amy Rheingans, at amy@valleycommunity.org
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On Wednesdays from 4:15-6:00 the church nursery will be unlocked and available for parents who need a space to wait with younger children.
Location
ValValley Community Presbyterian Church
8060 SW Brentwood Street Portland, OR 97225
503-292-3537
For more information contact Artistic Director, Amy Rheingans, at amy@valleycommunity.org
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