About Our Ensembles
Choral Ensembles for K-12th graders
Start your child on the path to a lifetime of musical enjoyment and achievement. Early choral experiences create a rich and engaging environment for introducing music, singing, and rhythm to young singers. Our teachers have a passion for working with young children and the early voice. Through quality instruction, your child will develop as a musician, build confidence, and strengthen their social skills through singing and peer interaction.
Preparatory | Kindergarten and 1st grade
Beginning Ensemble for young singers building foundational music skills
Director: Rebecca Lakes
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:00-5:45 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist |825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Prelude | Grades 2-3
Advanced ensembles for young singers with some prior experience.
Director: Rebecca Lakes
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Our performance ensembles are the cornerstone of our organization. These choirs consist of youth ages 9-18 and provide a comprehensive and challenging curriculum of performance-based instruction that ranges from the basics of vocal technique to music literacy and history, all accomplished using a wide and balanced repertoire.
Chorale | Grades 4-6
A choral experience focusing on vocal technique and musicianship skills.
Director: Alyssa Avenatti
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:30-6:45
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Hill Country Youth Chorus | Grades 4-8
*NEW* A New Braunfels choral experience focusing on vocal technique and musicianship skills.
Directors: Karla Cruz and Penny Gabrielsen
Rehearsals: Mondays 5:00-6:30
Location: Gruene United Methodist Church | 2629 E Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
*Financial Aid Available!
*NOTE: The Hill Country Youth Chorus has a separate performance season from the San Antonio choirs.
Choristers | Grades 7-9
Beginner/Intermediate ensemble for singers generally in 7th-9th grades.
Director: Julissa Figueroa
Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Concert | Grades 7-9
Advanced ensemble for youth with prior experience.
Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Chamber Tenor-Bass | Grades 7-12
An advanced mixed-voice ensemble for experienced singers generally in 7th through 12th grade.
Director: Gabe Trevino and Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Mondays 5:45-7:15 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Chamber Treble | Grades 9-12
An advanced mixed-voice ensemble for experienced singers.
Director: Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Encore | Grades 10-12
Pinnacle treble-voice ensemble for experienced singers.
Director: Dr. Carolyn Cruse
Rehearsals: Mondays 6:30-8:50 pm
Location: Alamo Heights United Methodist | 825 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209