During this five-month class, choristers learn basic music skills, ear training, rhythm skills, score reading, and basic vocal technique. The Prep Class does not perform in public but does perform in-house recitals for family and friends. At the completion of Prep Class, choristers graduate into the Intermediate Choir. The skills obtained in Prep Class are put to use in preparing repertoire for public performance. Intermediate Choir is structured as a rehearsal rather than the classroom atmosphere of the Preparatory level.
More attention is paid to vocal production and performance techniques.
Choristers are promoted to the next level on an individual basis by the recommendation of the Intermediate Choir Director. This ensemble performs in the Northwest Choirs Spring and Summer Concerts and during the holiday season with other occasional performance commitments. Members remain at the Intermediate level an average of 18 months, with promotion to the next level on an individual basis by the recommendation of the Intermediate Choir Director. The Advanced Choir is a small ensemble of boys who are polishing their skills for promotion to the Performing Choir. Musical expectations are higher than those of the Intermediate Choir.