Escola Coral
Become part of the choral family of the Orfeó Català, now is your moment! Sing and grow with us!
The Coral School of the Orfeó Català invites you to sing in the choirs of the Palau de la Música Catalana. If you are between 6 and 25 years old and you have a desire to sing, learn, and have fun in a unique space in the city of Barcelona, come and apply for the entrance exams.
Ages
Children's Stage (born between 2009 and 2019)
- Petits Choir: born between 2018 and 2019
- Mitjans Choir: born between 2015 and 2017
- Infantil Choir: born between 2009 and 2014
Youth Stage (born between 2000 and 2008)
- Jove Choir and Girls Choir: Born between 2000 and 2008
Informative sessions for the infant stage
Entrance Auditions
Registration Period
From March 18th to June 30th, 2023*
*Youth Stage: Requesting auditions outside the indicated period will depend on the availability of vacant spots. For more information: [email protected]
Infant Stage
Petits Choir: Date to be arranged with the director Mitjans Choir: Date to be arranged with the director Infant Choir: Date to be arranged with the director
Youth Stage
Cor Jove: Date to be arranged with the director
Cor de Noies: Date to be arranged with the director
Content of the Auditions
Infant stage
Petits and Mitjans Choir 01 (born between 2015 and 2017)
- Voice and musical aptitude test. You should prepare and sing an a cappella song of your choice.
Mitjans Choir 02, 03, and Infant Choir (born between 2008 and 2014)
- Voice and musical aptitude test. You should prepare and sing an a cappella song of your choice. Music theory test. You can find content and reference material at this link.
Youth stage
Cor Jove
- Performance of a vocal and piano piece of your choice. Performance of a vocal quartet piece. You can find content at this link.
- Sight-reading of a choral score. Vocalization. No need to bring a pianist.
Cor de Noies
- Performance of a vocal and piano piece of your choice.
- Performance of an a cappella vocal piece of your choice.
- Sight-reading of a choral score.
- Vocalization.
No need to bring a pianist.
Communication of results
The week following the test presentation
Matriculation
From June 27th to July 7th
To enroll, it will be mandatory to become a member of the Orfeó Català beforehand. In the case of minors, both the singer and one of their parents or guardians must be members.
Youth Stage
- Cor Jove: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Cor de Noies: Mondays, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and Wednesdays, from 9 PM to 11 PM
Schedules
Children's Stage
- Cor Petits 01: Wednesdays, from 6 PM to 7 PM*
- Cor Petits 02: Mondays, from 6 PM to 7 PM*
*During the course, on specific dates, both Little Choir groups are combined, so it is necessary to have availability on both Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Cor Mitjans: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 PM to 7:45 PM (60 minutes of choir and 45 minutes of music theory) Children's Choir: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:45 PM to 8 PM or from 6:30 PM to 9 PM (Depending on the level of music theory) (90 minutes of choir and 45-60 minutes of music theory)
Youth Stage
- Cor Jove: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Cor de Noies: Mondays, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and Wednesdays, from 9 PM to 11 PM
Children's Stage
- Enrollment (Little Choir, Intermediate Choir, and Children's Choir): €60 per year (to be paid during the month of July 2023)
- Cor Petits: €33 per month (from September to June, both inclusive)
- Cor Mitjans: €58 per month (from September to June, both inclusive)
- Cor Infantil: €75 per month (from September to June, both inclusive)
Scholarships are offered to cover the enrollment fee and monthly fees for the early childhood stage. Application period during July 2025.
Youth Stage
Free