Portland’s A Cappella Program

Fall 2025 Semester Program

Our semester began on September 7th. Each group of 24 singers will meet weekly for 13 weeks (there will be a 1-week break the week of Thanksgiving), to learn 5 songs which will be performed in our Song Showcase on December 6 at 4:30. Please join us for this concert if you can!

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.

Cost and Payment
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.

Location
This semester, all choirs will be rehearsing in space that we rent from St. Philip Neri’s classroom and office building at SE 16th and Division.

Times
All groups will meet from 7:00–9:00 pm.

“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)

Cost and Payment
Free Bird program for returning singers costs $100 for the semester (fall and spring)

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.