Sing with Us!

Scroll to the bottom of this page and click on one of the choirs to submit your enrollment request. Potential singers meet with director James W. Knox for vocal verification. Once approved, choir members enroll during the first and second rehearsals of each session.

Cascade Chorale Registration: 5:30 pm, September 23 and 30 Rehearsals: 6:00-8:30 pm, September 23 – December 5 Location: Pence Hall, COCC Bend campus, 2600 NW College Way Next Concert: December 6 and 7 at the Tower Theatre

Jazz Central

Registration: 5:30 pm, September 22 and 29

Rehearsals: 6:00-8:30 pm, September 22 – December 1

Location: Pence Hall, COCC Bend campus, 2600 NW College Way Next Concert: November 21 at Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon

At the first two rehearsals for Cascade Chorale and Jazz Central, each choir member will complete registration for a one-credit COCC course. Tuition and fees for in-district students are $124.25. New students at COCC will also pay a one-time $25 application fee.

Seniors age 65 and older are eligible for a tuition waiver and will pay only $20.25. To use the waiver, please print the form at the link above and bring it to the first rehearsal with a check for $20.25. Do not submit the form to Admissions and Records.

First-time members of Cascade Chorale must also purchase concert attire for around $100 that is worn for the December and March concerts. Alterations to newly-purchased concert attire may be necessary. Concert attire for Jazz Central costs $10 to $35.

Members commit to singing in the concert for the session in which they are enrolled. They must attend the rehearsals leading up to the concert, usually between 8 and 12 rehearsals. Up to two absences are allowed per session, but the dress rehearsal is mandatory. Although not required to have the ability to read music, singers are expected to practice at home using the rehearsal tracks provided. Patience, practice, and a commitment to the learning process will help build the skills necessary to be a confident chorale member.

Music is selected by director James W. Knox. Each session of Cascade Chorale focuses on a different genre: holiday music is presented in December, the March concert focuses on embodied choral works and other classic music, and popular music is performed in May. The holiday concert usually includes at least one original composition by James W. Knox. Many Jazz Central songs are arranged by piano accompanist Jack Krouscup.

- Checkbook or cash to the first/second rehearsals to pay the enrollment fee (can also be paid with Venmo).

- Black 1.5 inch 3-ring binder.

- Pencil for marking music (do not use a pen to mark music).

- Refillable water bottle (can be filled at the water dispenser); travel mug for a hot beverage at the break, if desired.