Founded in 1980 by Dr. Mary Goetze and Dr. Jean Sinor, the mission of the Indiana University Children's Choir is to teach young people to value and experience excellent singing through musical activities which develop skills, sharing, self-expression, and personal growth. This goal will result in a lifelong appreciation of music. IUCC is committed to introducing children to the western tradition of choral music along with a wide variety of musical cultures from around the world.
IU Children's Choir
Academy faculty

Brent Gault is professor of music education and interim chair of the Music Education Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He has served as a presenter and guest lecturer for colleges and music education organizations in the United States, Canada, China, and Ireland, and Singapore.

Haeun Choi is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Church Music with a concentration in Choral Conducting from Yonsei University, College of Music. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted in the 2022 Yonsei Autumn Music Festival, presenting sacred choral works with clarity and expressive depth.
Choi has served as the alto section leader and vocal coach of the Seoul Motet Youth Choir, where she taught amateur young singers, emphasizing both vocal technique and the joy of ensemble collaboration. She also worked as a conductor at Gyeongseo Church in Seoul, applying her academic training to real-world worship contexts. There, she designed and led services using traditional liturgical formats such as Nine Lessons and Carols during Christmas and Easter seasons, integrating music and scripture into a unified worship experience.
As a performer, she has sung with the Seoul Choral Society and the Seoul Motet Choir (as a guest member), and currently performs with Chorus CUM and Vespers Ensemble.
Through her work as both conductor and singer, Choi seeks to create sacred choral experiences that unite musical precision with spiritual reflection.

Amy Price graduated from Anderson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and Spanish. After launching her career as an elementary music specialist, Amy completed Conversational Solfege with Dr. John Feierabend and earned Kodaly Certification through IU’s Summer Kodaly Institute. Currently Amy teaches music privately in Bedford, Indiana.
2026-2027 Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 1 | Placement Sessions for Allegro, Descant, and Chamber Choirs, 4:30-6 PM |
| Thursday, September 3 | First Rehearsal (Descant, Allegro, and Chamber Choirs) |
| Thursday, September 24 | First Rehearsal (First Voices) |
| October 1 | Auditions for the Nutcracker Snow Chorus, 6:00-6:45pm |
| October 15 | No Rehearsals Due to MCCSC Fall Break |
| November 1 | Chamber Choir Performance with IU Concert Orchestra |
| November 19 | IUCC Fall Preview Concert, 5:00-6:00pm at First Presbyterian Church |
| November 26 | No Rehearsals Due to Thanksgiving Breal |
| December 10 | Final Rehearsals, Fall Semester |
| December 4-6, 11-12 | IUCC Snow Chorus for the IU Ballet Theatre Production of The Nutcracker |
| January 21 | Brush-Up Rehearsal for Winter Concert |
| Saturday, January 23 | IUCC Winter Concert, 12:00pm at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 27 | Spring Placement Sessions, 4:30-6 PM |
| Thursday, January 29 | First Rehearsal Spring Semester (Descant, Allegro, and Chamber Choirs) |
| Thursday, February 18 | First Rehearsal (First Voices) |
| March 18 | No rehearsals due to IU Spring Break |
| April 29 | Final Spring Rehearsal |
| Saturday, May 1 | IUCC Spring Concert, 1:00 PM, St. John the Apostle Church, Bloomington |
Rehearsals will be located at First Presbyterian Church (221 E. 6th St. Bloomington) and take place on Thursdays unless otherwise noted
Placement Sessions
Placement Sessions for new singers will be held at the First Presbyterian Church from 4:30 - 6:00 on Tuesday, September 1st. Children interested in First Voices (Kindergarten and First Grade) do not need to attend the placement sessions but should complete registration materials found on the IUCC website as soon as possible in order to reserve a spot.
For additional information, please email Brent Gault at bgault@iu.edu.
Program offerings
Conductor: Amy Hartzell Price
Meeting Times: Thursdays, 4:30–5:20 PM or 5:30–6:20 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Enrollment Limit: 12/Section (24 total)
Time is devoted to choir rehearsal and musicianship training with games and songs geared toward teaching the rudiments of music.
Conductor: TBD
Meeting Times: Thursdays, 4:40–5:40 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Enrollment Limit: 25
Rehearsal consists of vocal development training along with the development of musicianship.
Conductor: Dr. Brent Gault
Meeting Times: Thursdays, 4:40–5:40 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Enrollment Limit: 25
Time is devoted to a choir rehearsal that incorporates music theory into the rehearsal. This choir performs widely.
Conductor: Haeun Choi
Meeting Times: Thursdays, 4:40–6:00 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Enrollment Limit: 30
Tuition and deadlines
Fall 2026 tuition and deadlines
Tuition
- First Voices - $210/semester
- Descant Choir - $430/year
- Allegro Choir - $430/year
- Chamber Choir - $460/year
- $50 non-refundable enrollment deposit due at registration (credited towards tuition). If you do not wish to pay tuition in full at the time of initial registration, please do not select the tuition option prior to completing registration, however tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.
Deadlines
- Financial aid:
- Descant, Allegro, and Chamber Choirs: August 17
- First Voices: September 14
- Registration and payment
- Descant, Allegro, and Chamber Choirs: September 2
- First Voices: September 23
Financial Aid
- Those looking to apply for need-based financial aid should indicate their intent to do so on their program registration form.
- The family must complete the Financial Aid application and submit the required supporting documents to the Jacobs Academy Office via a provided secure upload link.
- The Jacobs Academy Coordinator will contact you if further supporting documentation is needed for the committee review.
*Please be aware that late applications for financial aid will not be accepted.
Financial Aid Application Deadlines:
Descant, Allegro & Chamber Choirs: August 17
First Voices: September 14
How to Apply
- Registration: To apply, complete the online registration form. With the exception of First Voices, auditions are required for admission. Late registrations may be accepted pending space availability.
- Financial aid:
- Please complete the need-based financial aid form
- Contact musicsp@iu.edu to obtain the secure link to upload the required supporting documents
- Financial aid application will only be processed if you have registered and paid the registration fee.
- Payment: Accepting payment via credit card or check. Please do not send checks or any other forms of payment to the Office of Jacobs Academy.
Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form
Cancellation Policy: Click here for our most up to date cancellation policy.

