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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]After leaving the choir do most continue their education through high school at St. Albans? If they leave, are they going to music conservatory type high schools? I would think that the transition away from the choir would be hard. I am curious as to what the experience is like. TIA.[/quote]

St. Albans school has a broad arts program.  We learned of the school because my son's music teacher at his previous school and our church's music director both pulled us aside letting us know that my son seemed to have a real gift for singing.  They both, independent of one another, recommended that we explore the chorister program offered by St. Albans.  I was an instrumental music major at a well known music school though was never quite good enough to play in a major symphonic orchestra.  As a result of this failed dream I was probably a bit more of a stage parent than I should have been. In my mind I figured that after the chorister experience, we might try to find a "music conservatory type" high school.  But our son fell in love with the school for things beyond the chorister program so he remained, even after his voice changed.  The school provides many opportunities for the former chorister boys to continue participating in the choral and other arts.  I was so pleasantly surprised to find that in an all boys environment that boys who sing in a choir or musical or a capella group are supported and very much applauded by the other boys for their efforts/talents.   My son does still have voice lessons outside of school, and my son is seriously considering applying to music schools, but at the same time St. Albans has expanded his horizons so much he is considering many other paths.  By the way I am much less of a stage parent now!

We love the program and love the school.  If you have questions I would suggest you contact the Music Director.   He could also put you in touch with former or current chorister parents I am sure.[/quote]

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