MCO® Arizona

For residents of East Valley and surrounding areas. The Arizona locale opened in 2009.

Participation in the Arizona MCO locale requires a full-season commitment (both semesters) for all youth and Grand Chorus.

Registration for the 2023–24 season has closed.

Those who wish to participate in our summer 2024 Boston/New England tour must participate the entire 2023–24 season (both semesters). Tour registration is separate from regular registration. Information about the tour can be found on our FAQs page.

PARTICIPATION

Please read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION and REHEARSAL SCHEDULE sections below prior to registering or requesting an audition. Additional details may be found on the FAQ’s page.

To gain a better understanding of MCO, please read the About MCO section, including the Performing Ensembles and Participation Info pages. We also encourage you to visit our YouTube channel or listen to one of our eight albums.

Youth Choirs

For ages 4–18

Participation in youth ensembles does not require an audition. Simply click the Register button below to register your child online.

  • Early-bird registration for the full 2024–25 season (both semesters) opens in spring 2024. It offers a 10% discount and 10-payment and full-payment plan options.
  • Registration for the full 2023–24 season (both semesters) closed August 21. Late registration will incur an additional tuition cost of $20.00 per child. Three-payment and full-payment plan options are available during regular and late registration.

Grand Chorus

For accomplished singers (ages 18 and up)

Placement in the Grand Chorus is by audition only. Audition requests are being accepted at the link below. 

REQUEST AN AUDITION

Continuing participants do not need to re-audition; they may simply register online via the Register button below. Prior participants who have missed one or more semesters should request a re-audition.

  • Early-bird registration for continuing participants for the full 2023–24 season (both semesters) ended June 30. It offers a 10% discount and 10-payment and full-payment plan options.
  • Registration for continuing participants for the full 2023–24 season (both semesters) ended July 14. Participants who miss this deadline will forfeit their position in the Grand Chorus. Should they wish to be considered for participation in the upcoming semester, they should contact their Grand Chorus Manager to request re-admittance. They may be required to re-audition after all new applicants have auditioned. All late registrations will be assessed a $10 late fee.

Symphony Orchestra

For accomplished instrumentalists (all ages)

The Symphony Orchestra is composed of volunteer instrumentalists.

Placement in the Symphony Orchestra is by audition only. Accepted players agree to participate as a volunteer. Audition requests are being accepted at the link below.

REQUEST AN AUDITION

Continuing participants do not need to re-audition; they may simply register. Prior participants who have missed one or more semesters should request a re-audition.

  • Regular registration for continuing participants for the 2023–24 season is open. Although there is no fee to participate, all Symphony Orchestra participants must register.

CALENDAR

  • 2nd Semester—1st Rehearsal: *NEW DATE* Thursday, January 18, 2024
  • 2nd Semester Run-Through and Concerts: Thursday–Saturday, April 25–27, 2024, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa

Rehearsal Schedule

Choral ensembles rehearse weekly on Thursdays throughout each semester. Details and times are below. The Symphony Orchestra rehearses on a few select dates TBD.

Young Singers Chorus 
3:45–4:30 pm
Age 4 by the first rehearsal of the semester through 1st Grade

Children’s Chorus
4:20–5:20 pm
Grades 2–5 (homeschool at least age 7 by September 1)

Youth Chorus
4:55–6:25 pm   
Grades 6–8 (homeschool at least age 11 by September 1)

Concert Choir Women
4:55–7:20 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)

Concert Choir Men
6:00–7:20 pm
Grades 9–12 (homeschool at least age 14 by September 1)

Grand Chorus
7:30–10:00 pm
Accomplished adult singers 18 & over

Rehearsal Location

Rehearsals are held at American Leadership Academy, Gilbert North 7–12 Campus at 1070 S. Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, at the corner of Higley Road and the San Tan 202 freeway. 

MCO Participant Handbook

For MCO’s general policies, expectations, tuition costs, attire costs, and all other information, please download and read the MCO Participant Handbook.

Tuition / Fees & Attire Costs

Scholarships are available for those with legitimate financial hardships. Email registration@millennial.org for details. Payment plans are also available and can be arranged as part of the online registration process.

EnsembleAge / Grade LevelTuition / Fees Per Season*Attire (Est. Cost)
Young Singers Chorusage 4–1st grade$280 (about $12 per rehearsal, $140 per semester)Girls $37–45, Boys $48–64
Children’s Chorus2nd–5th grade$340 (about $14 per rehearsal, $170 per semester)Girls $37–45, Boys $48–64
Youth Chorus6th–8th grade$400 (about $17 per rehearsal, $200 per semester)Girls $73–83, Boys $59 (larger sizes extra)
Concert Choir Women9th–12th grade$400 (about $17 per rehearsal, $200 per semester)$74–79 (larger sizes extra)
Concert Choir Men9th–12th grade $340 (about $14 per rehearsal, $170 per semester)$117 (larger sizes extra)
Grand ChorusAge 18 and up$120 ($60 per semester)Women $140, Men $117 (larger sizes extra)
Symphony OrchestraAccomplished Instrumentalists$0Concert black (purchase on your own)
*August–December and January–April