Show Chorus

Spring 2025 Show Chorus Registration NOW OPEN

20th Anniversary of Mr. Caponi’s Show Chorus. Want to make this a special one!!

Our Chorus began 20 years ago and consists of children grades 2nd through 10th Grade. It is perfect for a child who may be shy but wants to be more comfortable performing on stage- but it is also great for more seasoned performers who would like to audition for solos and have the exposure of singing a solo at a larger venue. If you have a child younger than 7, we recommend our VPK-6 year old Musical Theater Class.

Mr. Caponi has been directing the show chorus since its inception.

We are proud to have had our chorus students featured at Walt Disney World, Downtown Celebration, Gaylord Palms Resort, UCF Arena, United Way events, retirement homes, the National Anthem for the Magic and Braves, The Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, and even auditioned for America’s Got Talent.

We meet once a week and will spend the first five minutes on music reading, scales, and vocal warm-ups. The remainder of the time will be spent learning our music for the session along with stage choreography

Under the direction of Mr. Caponi
Entering Grades 2-10

Spring 2025 Season (Wednesdays ,January 15th May 14th)

• Chorus: Ages 7 through 9th Grade each Wednesday (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
• All classes will be located at our studio -303 North US-Highway 27 Unit 2C Minneola, Fl 34715
• Registration (New & Returning Students): $75 per student, which includes Sheet music, rehearsal music, and rights to perform. Performing Polo Shirt is required for purchase. $30
• Tuition: $375 for the season ($75 per month-17 weeks). Tuition is due by the 1st of each month or by the first day of the month of your child’s class. If tuition is not paid by due date, a $25 late fee will apply.
• NOTE: All classes are conveniently broken into monthly payments per the total season cost. Some months are shorter than others, but it is based on the season, not the individual months. This makes it easier for parents to budget.
• Note: No class on Wednesday, March 12th for the Spring Break Holidays
• There may be added time to rehearsals as well. Parents will be notified.
• Performances attire consists of:  Black Dress Pants, Black shoes (flats or all black). All shoes will have to be approved by the Caponis prior to a performance. No colored shoelaces. All polos are tucked in or girls can have it tied behind them in knot.

Spring 2025 Repertoire Below

Swingin’ with the Beatles
(Medley)

Artist: The Beatles John Lennon & Paul McCartney/arr. Mac Huff – Hal Leonard Corporation
Three Beatles songs are given some swing in this dynamic medley: Can’t Buy Me Love; Love Me Do and Eight Days a Week. Audiences will love the jazz settings of these top hits!

Click HERE for a preview

Better Together (Medley)

A showcase of three songs centered around the theme of togetherness: presented as a medley, the songs hail from different time periods, each with their own style and approach. Includes We’re All In This Together (from “High School Musical”); Happy Together and We Go Together (from “Grease”). Clear HERE for a preview

September
Artist: Earth, Wind & Fire arr. Roger Emerson

“Bah dee yah, say, do you remember, bah dee yah, dancing in September.” You know it, you love it. This 1978 #1 hit song from Earth, Wind & Fire is a timeless favorite. This accessible arrangement features plenty of unison and stacked pop harmonies that make it easier to sing than ever! Click HERE for a preview

Casey Jones
arr. Russell Robinson

Get on board! The classic story of train conductor Casey Jones is told with fun sound effects in this energetic setting of the American folk song, ideal for young and developing choirs. Each part has ample opportunity to sing the melody and the vocal ostinatos in Part II help to build confidence in part-singing. Click HERE for a preview

Y’all Come
Arlie Duff/arr. Greg Gilpin

Grab your washboards and kazoos, heat up the vittles and get ready to entertain country style, with a bit of hillbilly thrown in! “When you live in the country, everybody is your neighbor!” Bill Monroe’s 1954 hit continues to be a fun, feel-good number in this lively choral arrangement!. Click HERE for a preview.

Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World
Artist: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole arr. Roger Emerson

Drawing inspiration from the Israel Kamakawiwo’ole version of this mashup, here is an arrangement of two of the most beloved songs of all time. These songs of hope come together in this Hawaiian-style arrangement and create a positive, happy vibe that is fun to sing. Accompany with ukulele or the optional instrumentation to re-create the authentic style of the original. Click HERE for a preview.

• Performance time is approximately 30 minutes. Please keep in mind that although our show chorus does not require auditions to join, there are opportunities for solos depending on the songs that are chosen for the season. For anyone that is interested in ‘possible’ singing or speaking solos, we will be looking for how your child projects, their pitch, and stage presence. Dates will be provided for parents in advance on when your child would audition for various solos.

Spring 2025 Performance Locations

• Oklahoma State Versus UCF Basketball National Anthem– Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM at The Addition Financial Arena. Click HERE for location. Click HERE to purchase tickets with a select code for discount. Code is CANNOLIS. We will not have class this evening and parents will go straight to the Arena. More details to come.

• America’s Got Talent Virtual Open Call Auditions– Friday, January 24th (Time TBA..Most likely after 5:00 pm I am waiting to hear back from the producers our ‘Call Time’). I have registered the group and we are on the list!!! Location will be our studio. This may be a ‘sign’. It’s AGT’s 20th Year and it’s OUR 20th Year.

• Black Box Studio Performance– Sunday, May 18th (2:00 & 6:00) Times subject to change. This will be the 1st time we have had our show chorus perform on a Sunday.
• Local Retirement Home– Date and Time TBA
• Click HERE to show interest. Registration Fee Guarantees Spot