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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Purely out of curiousity, how does a not-yet 4th grade boy get the kind of musical training that would make him competitive for something like this? Thanks.[/quote]

My DS sang in a children's choir at church (a pretty rag-tag one) and took piano lessons.  The audition included a test of music theory basics and an ear training test (can he match a pitch and hear the different notes in a chord, for instance). The music theory helps but isn't necessary...they are looking for aptitude as well as enthusiasm. A boy has to love singing to do it for 15+ hours a week without complaint![/quote]
 
That's only the very initial assessment, and represents the first of many cuts, right?  After this initial assessment, you are permitted to enter the Novice program for 3rd graders who have yet to apply to STA.   A real pain by the way if you're trekking from any place but next door Beauvoir. After that, cuts take place throughout the year long program.  Even those remaining after 1 year may not get invited to become a full fledged chorister.  Almost too much pressure and heartache for a 3rd grader to take.  But I guess that's show business.  And as the pp stated, even if you don't make the final cut, your DS will benefit enormously. [/quote]

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