Classes

Choir

TCHA offers several choir classes each semester for a variety of ages ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Pop-up Classes

  • Singing Harmony: Summer Group Workshops
    Singing Harmony: Summer Group Workshops
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Offered Mondays and Tuesdays from Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 40
    Register
    Registration closes Jul 6, 2026

    Singing Harmony: Summer Group Workshops

    Singing Harmony: Summer Group Workshops
    Schedule Offered Mondays and Tuesdays from Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 40

    Michelle Rose is offering six 90 minute group workshop opportunities - open to any and all singers who can sing in key with an accompaniment but would like to grow their skills and confidence at finding and singing harmony by ear.
    Each session is $40. Sign up for any or all of the three dates, there will be new challenges and fun songs each workshop.

    Instructor

    Michelle Rose
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre

    Michelle has been a seeker of creativity & wonderment since childhood. Raised in Madagascar and Minnesota, as a young girl Michelle fell in love with the internal landscape of books and story, and the external narrative of nature and the outdoors, with music woven throughout both worlds. As a teenager she filled her days with theater, choir, speech, and music and found in those spaces both her strengths and gifting, as well as her people and belonging.

    Michelle received a BA in Music Performance with a vocal emphasis from Colorado Christian University, and spent the following years touring with various groups and working as a studio musician and vocalist for commercial and corporate events. Michelle has also led worship for over 25 years, recorded on various worship albums featuring her original music, and released two solo albums as a singer-songwriter.

    Teaching voice and piano from her home studio, Michelle has also taught and mentored songwriting for several summers at The Junior Composer’s Institute, and directed four years of Christmas choir and orchestra performances of Handel’s Messiah.

    In 2013 Michelle joined the founding board of Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts and is passionate about providing faith-based quality performing arts opportunities to the homeschooling community. Michelle has a special love for working with teens, enjoying the role of music director for TCHA musical productions since 2018, and is now thrilled to be directing the TCHA teen mixed choirs and female select ensemble. She has two college-age children, Kenoy and Paris, and lives in Eagan, MN.

Fall 2026 Semester

Classes for this semester (unless otherwise noted) are held at South Suburban Church in Apple Valley on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026 except for Nov 25, 2026.

Classes

  • Music Explorers
    Music Explorers
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades K - 1st
    Tuition Fee 147 137
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026 Early registration discount expires Aug 1, 2026

    Music Explorers

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades K - 1st
    Tuition Fee 147 137

    Through singing, games, movement, and more, students in Music Explorers will build a strong musical foundation, including keeping a steady beat, creating simple rhythms, and singing in a healthy and artful way. All Music Explorers will perform in TCHA’s Choir Concert at the end of the semester (Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm).

    Instructor

    Dylan Sauder
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre

    Dylan Sauder is a Twin Cities music educator and performer. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Classroom Music from University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a major in Bible and a Spanish minor. While much of his teaching experience has been PK-8th grade General Music, he has also taught choir for grades 4-12, beginning band and strings, piano and voice lessons, and musical theater classes, in addition to music directing and choreographing several elementary and middle school musicals.

    When not teaching, Dylan enjoys performing, especially on-stage in musical theater productions and singing in any number of genres. In his free time, he enjoys being outside in nature, spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling. He is so excited to create and explore with the elementary singers of TCHA this school year!

  • Music Makers
    Music Makers
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades 2nd - 3rd
    Tuition Fee 175 165
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026 Early registration discount expires Aug 1, 2026

    Music Makers

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 2nd - 3rd
    Tuition Fee 175 165

    Music Makers get to experience making music together through singing rounds and folk songs, as well as expressing themselves through movement.  They will continue developing a foundation in music concepts-such as note reading, dynamics, tempo, steady beats, reading rhythms, etc.-through singing and playing classroom instruments.  Students will perform at TCHA’s Choir Concert at the end of the semester (Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm).

    Instructor

    Dylan Sauder
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre

    Dylan Sauder is a Twin Cities music educator and performer. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Classroom Music from University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a major in Bible and a Spanish minor. While much of his teaching experience has been PK-8th grade General Music, he has also taught choir for grades 4-12, beginning band and strings, piano and voice lessons, and musical theater classes, in addition to music directing and choreographing several elementary and middle school musicals.

    When not teaching, Dylan enjoys performing, especially on-stage in musical theater productions and singing in any number of genres. In his free time, he enjoys being outside in nature, spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling. He is so excited to create and explore with the elementary singers of TCHA this school year!

  • Cantabile
    Cantabile
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades 4th - 6th
    Tuition Fee 182 172
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026 Early registration discount expires Aug 1, 2026

    Cantabile

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 4th - 6th
    Tuition Fee 182 172

    Cantabile Choir members focus on learning to sing as an ensemble as we prepare music, including songs in foreign languages, to be performed at TCHA’s Choir Concert at the end of the semester (Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm). Cantabile may also perform at the Mall of America during the Christmas season (date TBD). They will sing music from different genres, singing unison, 2-part, and 3-part music.  Cantabile is appropriate for boys with unchanged voices.

    Instructor

    Dylan Sauder
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre

    Dylan Sauder is a Twin Cities music educator and performer. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Classroom Music from University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a major in Bible and a Spanish minor. While much of his teaching experience has been PK-8th grade General Music, he has also taught choir for grades 4-12, beginning band and strings, piano and voice lessons, and musical theater classes, in addition to music directing and choreographing several elementary and middle school musicals.

    When not teaching, Dylan enjoys performing, especially on-stage in musical theater productions and singing in any number of genres. In his free time, he enjoys being outside in nature, spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling. He is so excited to create and explore with the elementary singers of TCHA this school year!

  • Gloria Voce
    Gloria Voce
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades 7th - 9th
    Tuition Fee 175 165
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026 Early registration discount expires Aug 1, 2026

    Gloria Voce

    Gloria Voce choir performing
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 7th - 9th
    Tuition Fee 175 165

    Gloria Voce is a mixed choral group for students to grow together in learning to read music, sing harmonies, and apply vocal techniques of breath, blend, pitch, and resonance at the junior high level. In this season, students will find their voices are changing and we will adapt to their new “instrument” as that occurs. Along with two concerts in December (Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm) and May (date TBD), Gloria Voce may also perform at the Mall of America during the Christmas season (date TBD). No audition required.

    NOTE: due to the time required to order music, a late fee of $25 for all who register less than two weeks before classes begin.

    Instructor

    Michelle Rose
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre

    Michelle has been a seeker of creativity & wonderment since childhood. Raised in Madagascar and Minnesota, as a young girl Michelle fell in love with the internal landscape of books and story, and the external narrative of nature and the outdoors, with music woven throughout both worlds. As a teenager she filled her days with theater, choir, speech, and music and found in those spaces both her strengths and gifting, as well as her people and belonging.

    Michelle received a BA in Music Performance with a vocal emphasis from Colorado Christian University, and spent the following years touring with various groups and working as a studio musician and vocalist for commercial and corporate events. Michelle has also led worship for over 25 years, recorded on various worship albums featuring her original music, and released two solo albums as a singer-songwriter.

    Teaching voice and piano from her home studio, Michelle has also taught and mentored songwriting for several summers at The Junior Composer’s Institute, and directed four years of Christmas choir and orchestra performances of Handel’s Messiah.

    In 2013 Michelle joined the founding board of Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts and is passionate about providing faith-based quality performing arts opportunities to the homeschooling community. Michelle has a special love for working with teens, enjoying the role of music director for TCHA musical productions since 2018, and is now thrilled to be directing the TCHA teen mixed choirs and female select ensemble. She has two college-age children, Kenoy and Paris, and lives in Eagan, MN.

  • Music Theory
    Music Theory
    Sarah Phillips
    Choir and Drama
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 89 79
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026 Early registration discount expires Aug 1, 2026

    Music Theory

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 89 79

    This class will teach the student who is at the beginning of their musical journey how to read notes on a staff, how to understand musical terms in a piece of music, and how to understand and follow various parts in a choral piece. We will explore vocal ranges, matching pitch with a group, sight reading simple tunes, and following a choral part. This class is highly recommended for anyone interested in singing in the upper level choirs, especially for those with no other musical background.

    Instructor

    Sarah Phillips
    Sarah Phillips
    Choir and Drama

    Sarah Phillips majored in Piano Performance, with a vocal minor, at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, has taught numerous piano students music theory, including her own 8 kids, whom she homeschools. She also leads the children’s choir at her church and accompanies the TCHA choirs for their performances.

    Sarah enjoys spending time in her kitchen baking numerous treats for special occasions as well as providing treats for TCHA production concessions and for Wednesday classes; she’s known by some as “the cookie lady”.

    Her favorite thing about homeschooling is teaching her children to have a passion and love for their Savior, encouraging them to dig deeper for spiritual insights, and pointing them to the Truth.

  • Auria
    Auria
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 133
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026

    Auria

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 133

    Auria is an ensemble of the most vocally skilled female participants drawn from Gloria and Divino Voce choirs. For students not previously accepted into Auria, an audition is required to participate in this ensemble (registration will be opened to those who are selected to participate). For more information on the audition process, please contact Michelle Rose <[email protected]>.

    Instructor

    Michelle Rose
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre

    Michelle has been a seeker of creativity & wonderment since childhood. Raised in Madagascar and Minnesota, as a young girl Michelle fell in love with the internal landscape of books and story, and the external narrative of nature and the outdoors, with music woven throughout both worlds. As a teenager she filled her days with theater, choir, speech, and music and found in those spaces both her strengths and gifting, as well as her people and belonging.

    Michelle received a BA in Music Performance with a vocal emphasis from Colorado Christian University, and spent the following years touring with various groups and working as a studio musician and vocalist for commercial and corporate events. Michelle has also led worship for over 25 years, recorded on various worship albums featuring her original music, and released two solo albums as a singer-songwriter.

    Teaching voice and piano from her home studio, Michelle has also taught and mentored songwriting for several summers at The Junior Composer’s Institute, and directed four years of Christmas choir and orchestra performances of Handel’s Messiah.

    In 2013 Michelle joined the founding board of Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts and is passionate about providing faith-based quality performing arts opportunities to the homeschooling community. Michelle has a special love for working with teens, enjoying the role of music director for TCHA musical productions since 2018, and is now thrilled to be directing the TCHA teen mixed choirs and female select ensemble. She has two college-age children, Kenoy and Paris, and lives in Eagan, MN.

  • Concordia
    Concordia
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 133
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026

    Concordia

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 7th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 133

    Concordia is an ensemble of the most vocally skilled male participants drawn from Gloria and Divino Voce choirs. For students not previous accepted into Concordia, an audition is required to participate in this ensemble (registration will be opened to those who are selected to participate). For more information on the audition process, please contact Dylan Sauder <[email protected]>.

    Instructor

    Dylan Sauder
    Dylan Sauder
    Choir, Drama, and Theatre

    Dylan Sauder is a Twin Cities music educator and performer. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Classroom Music from University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a major in Bible and a Spanish minor. While much of his teaching experience has been PK-8th grade General Music, he has also taught choir for grades 4-12, beginning band and strings, piano and voice lessons, and musical theater classes, in addition to music directing and choreographing several elementary and middle school musicals.

    When not teaching, Dylan enjoys performing, especially on-stage in musical theater productions and singing in any number of genres. In his free time, he enjoys being outside in nature, spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling. He is so excited to create and explore with the elementary singers of TCHA this school year!

  • Divino Voce
    Divino Voce
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre
    Class Times
    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Grades 10th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 185 175
    Register
    Registration closes Aug 26, 2026 Early registration discount expires Aug 1, 2026

    Divino Voce

    Schedule Weekly on Wednesdays from Aug 26, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026
    Class Times
    Grades 10th - 12th
    Tuition Fee 185 175

    Divino Voce is a mixed choral group for students who desire to continue growing their vocal and musical skills while singing exciting and increasingly challenging choral works at the high school level.  Along with two concerts in December (Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm) and May (date TBD), Divino Voce may also perform at the Mall of America during the Christmas season (date TBD).

    For students not previously accepted into Divino Voce, an audition is required* to participate in this ensemble (registration will be opened to those who are selected to participate). For more information on the audition process, please contact Michelle Whalen <[email protected]>.

    NOTE: due to the time required to order music, a late fee of $25 for all who register less than two weeks before classes begin.

    *If a student is not vocally prepared to sing in this choir but would like to grow in their singing skills, we encourage vocal instruction from one of the many voice coaches connected to TCHA.

    Instructor

    Michelle Rose
    Michelle Rose
    Choir, Drama, Private Lessons, and Theatre

    Michelle has been a seeker of creativity & wonderment since childhood. Raised in Madagascar and Minnesota, as a young girl Michelle fell in love with the internal landscape of books and story, and the external narrative of nature and the outdoors, with music woven throughout both worlds. As a teenager she filled her days with theater, choir, speech, and music and found in those spaces both her strengths and gifting, as well as her people and belonging.

    Michelle received a BA in Music Performance with a vocal emphasis from Colorado Christian University, and spent the following years touring with various groups and working as a studio musician and vocalist for commercial and corporate events. Michelle has also led worship for over 25 years, recorded on various worship albums featuring her original music, and released two solo albums as a singer-songwriter.

    Teaching voice and piano from her home studio, Michelle has also taught and mentored songwriting for several summers at The Junior Composer’s Institute, and directed four years of Christmas choir and orchestra performances of Handel’s Messiah.

    In 2013 Michelle joined the founding board of Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts and is passionate about providing faith-based quality performing arts opportunities to the homeschooling community. Michelle has a special love for working with teens, enjoying the role of music director for TCHA musical productions since 2018, and is now thrilled to be directing the TCHA teen mixed choirs and female select ensemble. She has two college-age children, Kenoy and Paris, and lives in Eagan, MN.