Calgary Children's Choir

What Calgary Children's Choir does

Calgary Children's Choir is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1986/1987 in Calgary, Alberta, by Rosemarie Sherban (originally as the Calgary Youth Choir Organization). It delivers structured choral music education and performance programming across a vertically tiered age pipeline spanning ages 3 to adult, including Music Makers (ages 3-6), Calgary Junior Choir (Grades 2-4), Calgary Children's Choir (Grades 5-9), Calgary Youth Choir (ages 16-21), and the Calgary Community Choir and Chamber Choir (adults 21+). The organization runs a seasonal September-to-May schedule with weekly rehearsals at venues including GoodTree Church and St. Giles Church in Calgary, plus biannual weekend choir camps at Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek.

Programming emphasizes vocal production, music literacy, multi-part choral repertoire across classical, folk, jazz, and contemporary styles, and approximately three major concerts per year, supplemented by biennial national or international tours. The organization employs a small staff of 6, led by Director/Artistic Director Kathryn Berko and Business Manager Linda White, with Artistic Director Marni Strome in a senior artistic role. Sub-brands include Music Makers, Calgary Junior Choir, Calgary Children's Choir, Calgary Youth Choir, Calgary Community Choir, and Chamber Choir, each with its own tuition tier.

Revenue is generated entirely through recurring annual tuition fees ranging from CAD $260 (Community Choir, full year) to CAD $1,690 (Children's/Youth Choir), plus ancillary fees for camps and tours. Enrollment is direct-to-consumer via the organization's website, phone, and word-of-mouth referrals, with seasonal intake in September and January. The organization reports no external funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public financial disclosures.

Name

Calgary Children's Choir

Legal name

Calgary Children's Choir

Website

https://calgarychildrenschoir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Calgary Children's Choir is a non-profit choral education organization founded in 1986/1987 in Calgary, Alberta, offering tiered music programs for ages 3 through adult via annual tuition, weekly rehearsals, concerts, and biennial tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Choral Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Choral music education
• Children's choir programs
• Youth vocal training
• Community choir services
• Music education tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from annual tuition fees for choir programs, ranging from $600 to $1690 depending on the program level. Fees cover choir camps, workshops, dress rehearsals, concerts, year-end events, uniform and music rental.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Calgary Children's Choir operates a tiered multi-age choral music education program offering structured weekly rehearsals, vocal training, concerts, biannual choir camps, and national/international tours. It sells annual subscription-based enrollment in six distinct programs (Music Makers, Junior Choir, Children's Choir, Youth Choir, Community Choir, and Chamber Choir) serving choristers from age 3 through adult.

Product overview

Calgary Children's Choir is a multi-age choral program organization offering structured musical training through a tiered program structure. The organization provides six distinct programs spanning ages 3 to adult: Music Makers Level 1 (ages 3-4) and Level 2 (ages 5-6) for early music education; Calgary Junior Choir (Grades 2-4) for introduction to choral performance; Calgary Children's Choir (Grades 5-9) for intermediate singers; Calgary Youth Choir (Grade 10 to age 21) for advanced youth vocal training; and Calgary Community Choir (21+) for adults. Additional programming includes twice-yearly Choir Camps at Camp Evergreen and national/international touring opportunities for advanced choirs. All children's programs run September through May with performances including Winter Concert, Folk Concert, and Spring Concert.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Music Makers: Early childhood music program for ages 3-6, introducing singing, movement, and early music literacy.
• Calgary Junior Choir
• Calgary Children's Choir
• Calgary Youth Choir
• Calgary Community Choir
• Chamber Choir

Products and services

• Music Makers Level 1 Early childhood music class for children aged 3-4 providing opportunities to sing, move, listen to music, and develop early music literacy concepts (rhythm, beat, melody). This is a non-performing group, held on Thursdays 4:45-5:25 PM. Annual tuition is $600 with no mandatory fundraising.
• Music Makers Level 2 Continuation of Level 1 for ages 5-6 (Kindergarten and Grade 1) with greater emphasis on choral singing as preparation for entrance into Junior Choir. Performs once or twice yearly as part of the Children's Choir season. Annual tuition is $600.
• Calgary Junior Choir Introduction to music and choral performance for singers from Grade 2 to Grade 4, held Thursdays 4:45-6:15 PM. Choristers learn fundamentals of reading music, observing conductors, voice blending, basic theory, vocal production, and live concert performance, with three main concerts yearly. Annual tuition is $1,120.
• Calgary Children's Choir Program for beginning and intermediate singers in grades 5-9, held Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:45-6:15 PM. Choristers develop healthy vocal production and blended choral sounds, including multi-part pieces and mass choir performances, with eligibility for national and international tours. Annual tuition is $1,690, covering camps, workshops, concerts, year-end events, uniform rental, and music.
• Calgary Youth Choir Program for beginning and intermediate singers aged 16-21, held Tuesdays 5:30-8 PM. Choristers learn healthy vocal production, blended choral sounds, multi-part pieces, mass choir performances, and are eligible for national and international tours. Annual tuition is $1,690 with no mandatory fundraising.
• Choir Camp Twice-yearly weekend retreats at Camp Evergreen/Camp Horizon for junior, children's, and youth choirs. Campers apply music fundamentals directly to repertoire with personalized guidance and peer-to-peer learning, plus singing, games, campfire, karaoke, and outdoor obstacle courses.
• Calgary Community Choir Adult choir welcoming choristers 21 and older regardless of choral experience. A low-commitment group meeting once weekly on Thursdays from 7:30 PM to 9 PM, under the direction of Marni Strome, with ten rehearsals before performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides 3 major concerts per year (December, March, May) plus additional performances
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Toronto Children's Chorus: A Canadian children's choir organization offering tiered choral training for young singers in Toronto, with multiple ensembles, touring, and concert programming. Directly comparable as a similarly tiered Canadian children's choir serving a major metropolitan market.
• St. Louis Children's Choirs: A US children's choir offering tiered choral training for ages 4-18 with multiple performance ensembles. Comparable to Calgary Children's Choir in age-tiered structure and ensemble-based delivery.
• Indianapolis Children's Choir: A US children's choir with multiple ensembles serving different age groups, including touring opportunities. Comparable to Calgary Children's Choir in age-segmented programming and concert-driven model.
• Young People's Chorus of New York City: A prestigious US children's and youth choir with tiered ensembles, international touring, and concert programming. Comparable as a high-profile multi-tier children's choir organization with similar structure and outreach.
• Boston Children's Chorus: A US children's choir serving a diverse urban population with multi-level choral programming and concert performances. Comparable as a non-profit children's choir with tiered structure and community-focused mission.
• Canadian Children's Opera Chorus: A Toronto-based vocal performance organization training children in ensemble singing and staged performances. Comparable to Calgary Children's Choir as a Canadian children's vocal ensemble with performance touring.
• Chicago Children's Choir: A major US children's choir organization offering tiered choral programs, concert series, and international touring across multiple Chicago locations. Comparable as a multi-tier, large-scale children's choir with similar mission and programming structure.
• Vancouver Youth Choir: A Western Canadian children's and youth choir offering multi-level choral education with concert performances and touring. Comparable to Calgary Children's Choir in age-tiered structure and Canadian metropolitan focus.

Emerging players

• Pacific Youth Choir: A US Pacific Northwest children's and youth choir with tiered ensembles and concert programming. Comparable to Calgary Children's Choir in age-tiered programming and regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Conservatory of Music: A large Canadian music education institution offering a broad curriculum including private and group music instruction, certificates, and performance programs. Comparable as a Canadian music education provider, though broader in scope than the choir-specific programming of Calgary Children's Choir.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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