How to Join Anima
 

We are thrilled to offer Anima’s programs to all interested young people ages Kindergarten through High School. The various ensembles include a variety of ages and skill levels, and accept new members at different times. Please see below for specifics:

Performing Ensembles Third Grade through High School

The core of the Anima program are the weekly ensemble rehearsals, which are open to new choristers, third grade and up at different times of the year. A simple placement hearing is held, in order to determine which ensemble is the best fit. Young people are scheduled to come at a specific time, and sing simple, well known songs, in a small group. Placement hearings are held in May/June and August/September for the fall semester and in January for the winter/spring semester.

Treble Chorus
Beginning program for children in third grade and up. New choristers are accepted in September and in January. Choristers meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 at the Glen Ellyn Recreation Center.

Concert Chorus
Intermediate program. New choristers are accepted in September and in January. Choristers meet on Mondays and Thursdays
from 4:30-6:15 at the Glen Ellyn Recreation Center.

Touring Chorus
Advanced program. New choristers are accepted in August/September only. Choristers meet on Tuesdays from 6:15-8:00 and on Thursdays
from 4:15-6:10.

Anima Kid Singers
For children in Kindergarten and First Grade. No placement hearings are required. Children are accepted into the program in September and in January. Programs are held on Tuesdays at the Glen Ellyn Park District, Wednesdays at the McAninch Arts Center of the College of DuPage and Thursdays at the Wheaton Park District. Times vary by location. To register for classes at the Glen Ellyn Park District, please call the Park District at 630-858-2462. To register for classes at the McAninch Arts Center, please call the box office at 630-942-4000. To register for classes at the Wheaton Park District, please call the Anima office at 630-858-2471.

Anima Prep Choir
For children in Second through Third Grade, this once-a-week program is designed for those who are not yet ready to join a twice a week program, but who love to sing and are looking for an excellent choral music education. No placement hearings are required. Children are accepted into the program in September and in January. Classes are held on Mondays from 6:15-7:15 at the Glen Ellyn Main St. Recreation Center. To register, call 630-858-2471.

To join or to learn more, call the Anima office at 630-858-2471 or email .