A.C.T. of Ct

Youth Choir

Winter Session: September 10 - December 6, 2024
Spring Session: January 14 - April 9, 2025
Grades 2-9

  • "We have been so happy with the program - one of the best kids activities we have encountered over the past couple years!"

    -Meredith Kalish

A.C.T. of CT's Youth Choir is an opportunity for young singers to learn proper and healthy singing technique, choral music reading skills, and the art of singing in harmony, all while exploring music from a variety of musical genres.

The Choir is led by Choral Director Deborah Penn (who is also the Lower School Music Teacher at Ridgefield Academy) and will perform a Winter and a Spring Concert at A.C.T. of Connecticut.

The Choir is open to all students in grades 2-12. Rehearsals may be split into 2 age groups based on enrollment. Students who fall outside of the age guidelines may be admitted at the discretion of the Director. Please contact education@actofct.org for further information.

Attendance at all rehearsals is expected; known conflicts may be cleared by the Director, in advance. All rehearsals will take place in Ridgefield, at A.C.T. of CT (36 Old Quarry Road) or another Ridgefield location.

Focus: Musicianship & Vocal Performance

Ages: Grades 2-9 (Rehearsals may be split into 2 age groups based on enrollment)

Dates:
Winter Session: September 10 - December 6, 2024

  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5-7pm
    (No rehearsal on Sept 17 or Nov 5)

  • Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, Dec 3 OR Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 5-7pm

  • Performance: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7pm

Spring Session: January 14 - April 9, 2025

  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5-7pm
    (No rehearsal on Feb 17)

  • Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 5-7pm

  • Performance: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7pm

Tuition: $595 (Scholarships Available)
Registering for both Winter and Spring? Save $100

Deborah Penn

Director of A.C.T. of CT Youth Choir

Deborah Penn holds degrees in music education from Ithaca College and Queens College. She is currently the Preschool and Lower School Music Teacher at Ridgefield Academy, in Ridgefield, CT, where she teaches general music, choral singing, recorder, and an Orff program. From 1998-2007, Mrs. Penn taught in the Commack school district in Commack, NY, where she directed the 11th-12th grade Symphonic Band, 9th-12th grade Women’s Chorale, directed the pit orchestra for the high school musical productions and was the assistant marching band director. She also taught 3rd-5th grade classroom music and directed a 4th Grade Chorus.

Mrs. Penn has directed summer enrichment programs for elementary students in musical theater and drama. Prior to moving to Connecticut, Mrs. Penn lived in Randolph, NJ, where she taught music classes and music enrichment at a local Cooperative Preschool. Mrs. Penn is an accomplished clarinetist and pianist. She has served as a professional accompanist for choral groups, vocalists, and solo instrumentalists throughout the Tri-State area.

Mrs. Penn currently resides in Ridgefield with her husband and four boys.

Sneak Peek from Past Seasons

Top Questions

  • Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5-6:30pm, with an additional Dress Rehearsal on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5-6:30pm.

    Attendance at all rehearsals is expected; known conflicts may be cleared by the Director, in advance. All rehearsals will take place in Ridgefield, at ACT of CT (36 Old Quarry Road) or another Ridgefield location.

  • While the Choir is open to all students in grades 2-9, students who fall outside of the age guidelines may be admitted at the discretion of the Director. Please contact education@actofct.org for further information.

  • Tuition is $500.00 per session, or $450/session when registering for full year in the fall.

    A.C.T. also offers a discounted rate of $450/each for siblings.

  • A.C.T. of CT will refund in full, cancellations that occur up to 4 weeks before the commencement of a production or program. Cancellations occurring with less than 4 weeks notice prior to the first rehearsal or session will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be provided for cancellations in the week prior to the commencement of the program or production.

  • A.C.T. of CT is committed to following all guidance and/or regulations relating to COVID-19, as set forth by the CDC, the State of Connecticut, the Town of Ridgefield and Actors' Equity Association, as may be applicable at the time of each program or production.

    More information will be provided in the month(s) prior to the commencement of the program or production.

  • Need-based financial assistance is available through A.C.T. of CT’s scholarship program. Learn more and apply here: First ACT!

Still have questions? Email education@actofct.org.