Lehi - Saratoga Springs Chapter

NEW! First Year Launch Discount Pricing

We’re new and just getting the word out… but we really want to gather a big group, so we are going out on a limb and offering sliding scale or “pay what you can” tuition!

Registration will be have to close before the end of October, so register today!

Special thanks for the donations of time, space, and services that make this possible!

What is it?

A Utah Children’s Choir chapter in the Lehi/Saratoga Springs area, with a new satellite-based format called Conexa. Singers will be learning fewer songs and coming together with other Conexa groups for concerts. We offer:

  • many years of experience with children’s choral and vocal training; both directors are Level 1 Kodály trained

  • weekly focus on music literacy education and ear training 

  • wide choral repertoire, focusing on music that is high quality, fun and interesting to learn and perform, and always has a positive message 

  • promotion of age-appropriate, healthy singing skills 

  • commitment to the idea that all children can sing—no auditions needed, all skill levels welcomed

  • performances (end of semester), solo opportunities, and connection with other musical groups, instrumentalists, and performers

Who? When?

Singers ages 8-16 are invited to join one of two groups:

  • after school Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 (Lehi Arts Center, 685 N Center St, Lehi) or

  • if interest allows: daytime/homeschool Tuesdays 10:30-12 (Lehi Arts Center, 685 N Center St, Lehi) (contact us for info)

The season runs September-May.

For the first year, we are all treble (soprano & alto) but have some accommodation for young changing voices—contact us for more info!

We would like to open to more ages eventually if there is interest. If you have youth under 8 or over 16 who might like to join, please click here.

What is Conexa?

The name “Conexa” means “to connect.” Singers will--

  • connect with music– varied, beautiful, and fun music chosen with attention to meaning and message, healthy singing techniques, and musicianship 

  • connect with other youth– ensembles will build unity in their own rehearsals then come together with other locations and ensembles for concerts

  • connect with the community– performing choral music is an opportunity to share our messages and skills with friends and family

Cost

Tuition: $350 per season or $190 per semester

Performance Outfits: singer provides own:

—white top (long- or short-sleeved blouse, dress shirt, polo, etc.)

—black skirt & tights or slacks & socks, black dress shoes

Concerts: tickets will be required for concerts in order to offset concert costs (estimated ticket price $6-12)

Are there discounts, scholarships, or work studies available?

YES! Conexa offers:

OCTOBER 2023 DISCOUNT:

Sliding scale, PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN TUITION for a limited time

Early Bird discount: register before August 15 for 10% discount

Sibling discount: second (third, etc) child from the same household get a 10% discount (can be combined with Early Bird discount!)

Referral bonus for Sep 2023: Bring a friend and take $50 off both your full-year tuition AND your friend’s! ($25 for semester registration.) Stacks with sibling discount!

Scholarships: a limited number of need-based scholarships may be available.

Work Studies: WE NEED HELP!! We will offer a number of partial tuition waivers in exchange for parent/family member assistance with a variety of jobs, including: attendance, social media, tech/website help, concert help, sheet music, venue planning, piano accompanists, other musical accompanists or support, marketing, design, photography, videography, etc, etc.

Contact melodypaskett@gmail.com for scholarship and work study questions.

FAQs

  • Melody Paskett, Director

    Genevieve Kopping, Assistant Director

    See Staff Bios HERE

  • Rehearsals —see the Rehearsal Calendar (link to the left)

    Performances: 1-3 concerts per semester (Dec and April/May); listed on Rehearsal Calendar and Events page

    (This includes 1 main concert and 1-2 potential community performances each semester.)

    Practice files will be provided to aid in at-home memorizing. Each ensemble will be learning 4-6 songs per semester.

  • We are starting with this age range but hope be able to add older and possibly younger singers! We would love to know of your interest in offerings for ages 6-7 or 16-18; please fill out this form.

  • No audition is required; all are welcome! No musical experience is necessary–just a desire to learn and a willingness to try.

    As part of your registration we may ask singers to submit a video or have an in-person meeting with a director–this is just for placement and to help us get to know each singer!

  • Conexa will also be hosting a Singing Camp on May 30 - Jun 1, 2023.

    Annual Pleasant Grove Utah Children’s Choir Camp July 31 - Aug 2, 2023.

    Anyone interested–members or not–can register for either camp!

  • The original UCC will continue in PG under the leadership of Founder Kay Asay, and with the sponsorship of PG Arts Council; Melody Paskett will continue as Assistant Director and Heidi Rodeback as Accompanist. Conexa Youth Choirs will operate independently, with different music and separate concerts but the same focus on choral music excellence.