Membership faq
How do I join?
Just click the “Join” tab at the top of the page and fill out the provided form! Someone from our organization will contact you to set up a time to visit and give your boy an opportunity to work with our directors. No prep work is required for this very informal placement.
Does my son need prior music training?
Absolutely not! Mississippi Boychoir teaches boys of all different skill levels. Some participate in their school and church choral programs, and some have never sung in choir before. Our job is to identify natural musical talent and cultivate it in each and every boy.
What kind of activities does the Boychoir participate in?
The Mississippi Boychoir gives signature concerts at Christmas and Spring and participates in many other performances throughout the season. Our boys do everything from singing at a charity fundraisers to traveling to different states or countries to represent Mississippi at choral music festivals. We also love to collaborate with other choirs. We will also be singing at Carnegie Hall in May 2026!
When and where will rehearsals be held?
Each choir rehearses weekly. Once per month, we come together for a rehearsal with everyone from all chapters! We also host two overnight weekend camps, one in the fall and one in early spring.
For Safety Purposes, we do not publicize rehearsal locations, but will here are the times:
Jackson Division - Monday evenings
Brookhaven Division - Thursday evenings tentatively
Gulf Coast - Sunday afternoons
How long is the season?
Typically, our schedule follows the public school schedule. Our first rehearsal in August usually lines up with the first week of school, and our final concert in May marks the end of our regular season and usually falls about two weeks before the school year ends. Our summer commitments vary from year to year, depending on our travel plans. If we are attending a choral festival or holding a performance tour, there will be a few rehearsals in the summer months leading up to the trip.
What if my son is involved in other activities?
We love our well-rounded singers, and encourage them to stay actively involved in their other activities including school/church choirs, sports, debate teams, clubs, and more. That being said, there is a commitment required for purposes of sound quality and vocal music education. Scheduling conflicts are handled on a case-by-case basis. Proactive communication is key.
How do I transport my son to rehearsals?
Parents are responsible for providing their own transportation. Our parent community often works together to carpool.
What are the costs to participate?
Tuition for Training Choir Members is $600 per season; tuition for all other member is $900. This amount covers weekly instruction, music, rehearsal supplies, t-shirt, two weekend camps, operating costs, and more.
Additionally, each boy is required to sell $150 in Season Program ads or buyout his ad portion.
Required purchased uniform pieces runs about $150 depending upon choir placement.
What if my family can’t afford full tuition for membership?
Mississippi Boychoir offers a couple of options for tuition assistance: our Embracing Every Singer Sponsorship Form may be used to solicit donations to be applied to your child’s tuition and/or you may apply for a tuition discount based your family’s income.
Mississippi Boychoir prides itself on having never turned a boy away for inability to pay tuition. But again, communication is key!
What is the uniform?
We just got all new uniforms for the 2024-25 Season! The older guys will wear a black shirt, black pants, black jacket, red tie, red suspenders, and black shoes. Our unchanged voices choir will swap out the jacket for a vest. All guys will wear a Boychoir t-shirt to rehearsals and for very informal events.
Can I join if the season has already started?
Yes! We do encourage joining before the season starts, but we will accept new members anytime who are willing to put in a little extra work to catch up on the learning they may have missed.