Portland’s A Cappella Program

Fall 2025 Semester Program

Our semester will begin on September 7th with our All-Group Kick-off, followed by the beginning of our weekly groups the week of Sept. 8 .

Each group of 24 singers meets weekly for 13 weeks (there will be a 1-week spring break the week of Thanksgiving), to learn 5 songs which will be performed in our Song Showcase on December 6.

Groups and locations

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

Mid-August update: All groups are either full or actively filling from our waitlist. Waitlists will remain open through the week of September 14th, our second week of the fall semester. New singers are welcome to join our waitlist by filling out an enrollment request form.

“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 (5 meetings plus the performances):

~ Retreat and Kick-Off for All Groups: Sunday 9/7, 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.

~ Mid-Semester Combined Group Rehearsal: 2 hours on the weekend of October 16-17

~ 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: Saturday Dec. 6 (time TBA)

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.