Portland’s A Cappella Program

Spring Program

We will begin our Spring Semester in early February, with registration beginning in early January.

This fall we had five groups. All five will continue this spring, with the potential addition of a sixth group at the SE location. Each group of 20-25 singers meets weekly for 13 weeks (there will be a 1-week spring break in March), to learn 5-6 songs.

Groups and locations

All groups will meet from 7:00-9:00 pm at SE 16th and Division

Upcoming dates outside of the regular weekly classes

Spring Kick-off: Saturday, February 8th, 2:00-5:00

New Singer Orientation: Saturday, February 8th, 1:30-2:00

“Free Bird” Package for returning singers

Our "Free Bird" package is intended for singers who have experience with our choir program, but can't commit to a weekly group at this time. You will learn and participate in the all-group songs by attending the rehearsals listed below. This format will call for some work practicing on your own with rehearsal recordings.

Free Bird Rehearsal Schedule (4 meetings plus the performance):

~ Retreat and Kick-Off for All Groups: Saturday 2/8, 2:00-5:00 pm

~ Week 4: You’ll be invited to rehearse with any of the weekly groups of your choice from 7-9pm. (Note: this was a change we made in the fall of 2024, adding an additional hour of rehearsal).

~ Mid-Semester Combined Group Rehearsal: March 16th 3:00-5:00 pm

~ Week 9-10: You’ll be invited to join one or more of the weekly groups on stage to sing the All-Group songs during their mini concert at a retirement home.

~ End-of-Semester Show for All Groups: May 4th (Singer call time is 3:00).

Health Guidelines

• Participants are strongly urged to stay home from if:

  • they are having symptoms of a contagious virus

  • they are testing positive for Covid 19

• Masks are always welcome if you feel more comfortable wearing one for the health of yourself, other singers, or your loved ones. If you’ve had a known prolonged Covid exposure within the past 5-10 days we ask that you wear a mask to rehearsal even if you have tested negative so far.

Semester program general information

Our semester program runs September-December and February-May. Each group of 20-25 singers meets weekly from 7:00-9:00 for 14 weeks (including a 1-week mid-semester break), to learn 5-6 songs.

Our classes are intended for singers with a variety of experience and skills, though some experience singing in harmony with others is recommended. We don’t hold auditions.

Tuition is $325 per semester. Monthly payment plans are available upon request, and we are able to offer a limited number of partial scholarships each semester.