Steinbach Youth Chorus – Steinbach Arts Council

Steinbach Children’s & Youth Chorus

Next Intake – September 2023

Develop fundamental skills in an engaging musical setting. Fun rehearsals every week with awesome repertoire!

Meet Your Instructor

Gabriela Gallo

Gabriela Gallo is a talented and energetic, multi-award-winning music educator and choral specialist. Born and raised in Steinbach, Manitoba, Gabriela has spent her youth and adulthood performing as a soloist, in small group ensembles and choruses in multiple operas, musicals and operettas, performing with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Winnipeg’s own RWB. She has spent the last nine years cultivating an outstanding musical curriculum in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division incorporating dance, recorder, musical literacy, and instrument exploration while focusing on Kodaly singing methods and Off-based practices. Throughout her career she has had the honour of conducting choirs and workshops all over the province, writing, directing and choreographing over 15 original musicals, implementing Orff Days for hundreds of students, instructing preschool level music classes through universities, coaching private vocal lessons and acting as a mentor and guide for music colleagues throughout Manitoba for both the early years classroom and choral education. When Gabriela is not performing or teaching, she loves to spend time with her twin boys and travel to her husband’s hometown in Sardinia, Italy.

Rehearsal Classes

Call Us Info Sheet

Steinbach Children’s Chorus, Age 7 to 9

The STEINBACH CHILDREN’S CHORUS is a terrific opportunity for singers in grades 2-4 to work at developing fundamental musical skills in a group setting. With a diverse repertoire list, students will enjoy a fun-filled rehearsal environment each week. Our young musicians will benefit from this outlet where they can express themselves musically in a safe environment and rediscover what joy the arts bring to everyday life!

Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 – 6:45 pm | September 15, 2022 – May 11, 2023 (No classes on December 22 & 29, January 5 and March 16 & 30)
Location: SCU Studio
Class Fees: $175.00 + $25 Admin Fee
Waiver Fees*: $25 Volunteering Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver

Please review the class requirements and policies at the bottom of this page.

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Call Us Info Sheet

Steinbach Youth Chorus, Age 10 to 14

The STEINBACH YOUTH CHORUS is a terrific opportunity for singers in Grades 5-8 to work at developing fundamental musical skills in a group setting. With a diverse repertoire list, students will enjoy a fun-filled rehearsal environment each week. Our young musicians will benefit from this outlet where they can express themselves musically in a safe environment and rediscover what joy the arts bring to everyday life!

Schedule: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:15 pm | September 15, 2022 – May 11, 2023 (No classes on December 22 & 29, January 5 and March 16 & 30)

Location: SCU Studio
Class Fees: $195.00 + $25 Admin Fee

Waiver Fees*: $25 Volunteering Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver

Please review the class requirements and policies at the bottom of this page

➕ Add to Calendar

Concert Dates

Dates of concerts subject to change
CONCERT	DATE & TIME
WSO Pops	Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Winter Concert	Friday, January 20, 2023
Spring Concert (KR Barkman Concert Series)	Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Add To Calendar: WSO | Winter Concert | Spring Concert

Registration Requirements & Policies

SCC/YC registration is available only by phone

Payment, Forms & Waivers

What you need to pay

Your payment and all required forms must be received by the SAC office in order to secure your FUSION spot.

*Class Fee + $25 Admin Fees + $25 Volunteer Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver

Pay in 2-installments! Ask about it when you call to register.

Forms & Waiver Information

Download your SAC waiver form here. For more information about Volunteer and Fundraising Waivers, click here.

Download your Credit Card Authorization form here. We will need a completed Credit Card Authorization form or postdated cheques for the volunteer and fundraising waivers before the start of classes.

Our payment plan is available if you would like to pay in two installments. Ask about it when you register!

Submit your forms by:

In person at the SAC Office
Mail: 304 Second St, Steinbach or in the drop box by the front door
Phone: 204.346.1077
E-mail: info@steinbacharts.ca

Bursary Requests

SAC aims to break barriers and give every child the opportunity to participate in our programs. To apply for a bursary, please request a form from our office: office@steinbacharts.ca

Refunds & Cancellation Policy

Refunds

Full refunds are given when you withdraw two weeks prior to the start date of a class/workshop/day camp. From that point until the start of classes, a 50% credit will be applied to your account upon withdrawal. There will be no refund after the start date. Your class fees help our Centre operate and offer high-quality programming for you and the community, and we strive to make it affordable for all. By signing up for a class/program, you are acknowledging our refund policy.

Only the Class Fee is subject to a refund. Your SAC membership, admin fees, and material fees are not included in the refund amount. We can send your refund in person back to your original mode of payment or by cheque in the mail.

Class Minimum

Programs such as SYC, BTC, and FUSION are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of registrants is not reached. In this case, a full refund (or an account credit) will be issued including membership and administration fees. We inform registering students as soon as possible when we have canceled a program.

If Due to Public Health Recommendations

If Public Health recommends that isolation is to be reinstated and arrangements for virtual teaching can be made by SAC, no credits or refunds will be issued.

If virtual learning is not possible, the participant will receive a prorated credit for the remainder of their class.

Students will receive an information/reminder email prior to the start of a class/workshop.