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# The Choir School of Hartford

Promoting Musical Excellence in Hartford, CT

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/blog/)
- [End of Year Message From Our President](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2026/06/05/end-of-year-message-from-our-president/) - Lessons for Life The desire to connect with the world and with oneself through music is universal. There is magic in music: transcendence, joy, and a sense of belonging. The advantage of being a singer is that your “instrument” is always with you. You can always sing – even if you need a “tune-up” now
- [Testimony From Geoff Mather](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2026/06/28/testimony-from-geoff-mather/) - Churches in our diocese encouraged young choristers to attend a one week “Choir Camp” in a State Park. I attended for three years after grades 6, 7 and 8. It was run by music educators affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music. I still cherish the purple ribbon from my last year.
- [A Message From Our President](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2026/06/01/a-message-from-our-president/) - As we conclude the Choir School of Hartford’s 2025–26 program year, we are proud to reflect on all that our choristers have accomplished. Most importantly, we celebrate the remarkable growth of these young musicians—both as individuals and as a unified choir.
- [🎉Welcome to the Choir School of Hartford’s 20th Anniversary Year —2025–2026!🎶](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/09/01/welcome-to-the-choir-school-of-hartfords-20th-anniversary-year-2025-2026/) - We’re thrilled to begin this milestone season on Thursday, September 4, with our first rehearsal. Preparations will kick off for our first performance on Sunday, September 14, at Trinity Episcopal Church.
- [Ring out the Old: Ring in the New!](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/12/12/ring-out-the-old-ring-in-the-new/) - Holiday greetings from The Choir School of Hartford! 🌟In the past year, our choristers have grown musically and personally. Their dedication, resilience, and sense of community continue to enrich both their performances and their lives.The Choir School has expanded rapidly in the past six months, welcoming more young singers and forming exciting new partnerships—most recently
- [🎶What a Fantastic Summer Workshop!🎉](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/08/19/what-a-fantastic-summer-workshop/) - Experienced and new choristers came together to connect, learn, and grow — exploring voice production, handbell ringing, Afro-American percussion, music theory, and exciting new repertoire.
- [Why Choir School Education Builds Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/06/28/hello-world/) - Behind every rehearsal and performance lies a carefully structured program designed to nurture confidence, teamwork, and life-long leadership skills.
- [From Sunday Services to Global Stages: Where Can Choir School Take You?](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/06/22/from-sunday-services-to-global-stages-where-can-choir-school-take-you/) - Explore the exciting performance and travel opportunities available to students at The Choir School of Hartford and other leading choir schools around the world.
- [What Is the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) and Why Does It Matter?](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/06/22/what-is-the-royal-school-of-church-music-rscm-and-why-does-it-matter/) - Learn what the RSCM is, how it shapes choir school training, and why it’s a powerful tool in developing young voices at The Choir School of Hartford.
- [Music, Mentorship, and Milestones: A Father's Perspective on Growth at CSH](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/06/28/music-mentorship-and-milestones-a-fathers-perspective-on-growth-at-csh/) - When Jim’s daughter Sophie first joined the Choir School of Hartford, she was quiet, too shy to even sing during rehearsals. But through time, encouragement, and mentorship, she transformed into a confident soloist and pianist.
- [From Hartford to Westminster Abbey: How CSH Helped Olivia Find Her Voice](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/06/28/from-hartford-to-westminster-abbey-how-csh-helped-olivia-find-her-voice/) - When Olivia first joined the Choir School of Hartford, she admits she didn’t do it by choice. But over the years, she went from an average chorister to head chorister, and it completely reshaped her understanding of leadership.
- [Why Families Keep Coming Back: A Mother's Tribute to the Choir School of Hartford](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/06/28/why-families-keep-coming-back-a-mothers-tribute-to-the-choir-school-of-hartford/) - For Nelis, a faith-based parent, the decision to enroll her daughter Julieta in the Choir School of Hartford came from a brochure.
- [Celebrating a Year of Harmony, Growth, and Joy at the Choir School of Hartford](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/2025/07/02/celebrating-a-year-of-harmony-growth-and-joy-at-the-choirschool-of-hartford/) - On June 8th, we wrapped up another inspiring Choir School year—one marked by music, milestones, and meaningful connections.

## Pages

- [Home](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/) - The Choir School of Hartford is a free, nonprofit music program offering voice and piano lessons to youth 8–18 in Hartford. Instruction supported by the RSCM Voice for Life curriculum. Diverse performance opportunities. A safe and supportive environment where choristers develop leadership, responsibility and confidence.
- [Calendar](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/calendar/)
- [Parents & Family Members](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/parents-family-members/)
- [About Our Director](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/about-our-director/) - A Note from the Director As the Music Director, I am excited to invite you to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing young talent. Our mission is to engage young singers from all backgrounds, helping them discover their voice and the beauty of community. Together, we will inspire a lifelong love of
- [About](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/about/) - Our mission is to engage young singers from diverse backgrounds; to develop self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-expression; to enrich with an understanding of teamwork and community; and to inspire a love of music and the pursuit of excellence. Description of Program: Through the study of voice training, music theory, keyboard instruction, team work, and community responsibility,
- [Program](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/program/) - The Choir School of Hartford is a diverse community of students from the Greater Hartford area, representing a myriad of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are hosted at Trinity Episcopal Church and meet on Tuesdays / Thursdays from 6:00–7:30pm and Sundays from 9:00–11:00am. We follow the RSCM Voice for Life curriculum, which is a
- [Donate](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/donate/) - We gratefully accept donations digitally or by mail; click the Donate via PayPal button below, or send to The Choir School of Hartford, 120 Sigourney Street, Hartford, ct 06105. The Choir School of Hartford is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, so your gift is tax-deductable. We wish to thank our donors for their support of
- [Join](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/join/) - Audition for the Choir School of Hartford Choristers are admitted to The Choir School of Hartford via audition. Auditions are approximately 20–30mins in duration and involve sight-reading, scales, rhythm exercises, and a brief conversation about the student’s musical experience and interests. To schedule an audition, please contact Markus Centola, Music Director, at music@trinityhartford.org or use
- [Board of Directors](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/board-of-directors/) - 🎶 Celebrating 20 Years of Transforming Young Lives Through Music 🎶 Welcome to the Choir School of Hartford—now in its 20th year of inspiring excellence and nurturing the next generation through music. This milestone is a tribute to the visionaries who built this legacy and the young choristers whose voices inspire others and who have
- [Listen](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/listen/) - Recordings from past seasons
- [FAQs](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/faqs/) - Have questions? We've got answers. Below you’ll find our most frequently asked questions about how The Honorable Crowd works, from setting up your profile to booking events and understanding our mission. Whether you're a talent, a venue, or just curious about how we bring communities together through performance, this page is here to guide you.
- [Link In Bio](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/link-in-bio/)
- [Contact](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/contact/) - In person or by mail:Markus Centola, Music Director

## Categories

- [Music & Education](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/category/music-education/)
- [Choir Life](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/category/choir-life/)
- [Family & Community Voices](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/category/family-community-voices/)
- [Events & Highlights](https://choirschoolofhartford.org/category/events-highlights/)

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