Voice Program

Allegro performance

COCA’s Pre-Professional Division Voice Program offers vocalists the opportunity to learn and perform under the direction of Artistic Director of Voice Dr. Philip A. Woodmore. Students perform with COCA’s Allegro Vocal Company in the community and at COCA.

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Dr. Phil Woodmore

Artistic Director of Voice

Allegro Vocal Company

Allegro Vocal Company

Allegro Vocal Company performs a repertoire of choral and solo work based in musical theatre, acapella, and pop music in two concerts per year and in community engagements throughout the St. Louis community. 

Allegro Senior Company

Annual Company Dues: $475

  • Requirements: Allegro Senior Company is a full school year (September–May) commitment. Students are required to take two technique classes per semester including one voice and one acting, and participate in weekly Saturday rehearsals (1.5 hours) with the Artistic Director of Voice.
  • Performance Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to perform in two concert performances each year and a minimum of 4 additional exciting community performances.
  • Support Services: Company members have full access to free support services as needed, such as tutoring, transportation, dancewear, meals, physical therapy and help with college applications and career pathway guidance.
  • Scholarships and Recognition: Students have access to opportunities for scholarships and national recognition through curated events.
  • Access to Experiences: Throughout the year, students have unique access (including free and discounted tickets) to exciting performances, master classes, and opportunities happening in the broader arts community with our partner organizations.
  • Opportunity to advance directly to callbacks for COCA’s Summer Musical.

Allegro Junior Company

Annual Company Dues: $310

  • Requirements: Allegro Junior Company is a full school year (September–May) commitment. Students are required to take two technique classes per semester including one voice and one acting, and participate in a weekly 1 hour Saturday rehearsal with a local music director.
  • Performance Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to perform in two concert performances each year and a minimum of 4 additional exciting community performances.
  • Support Services: Company members have full access to free support services as needed, such as tutoring, transportation, dancewear, meals, physical therapy and help with college applications and career pathway guidance.
  • Access to Experiences: Throughout the year, students have unique access (including free and discounted tickets) to exciting performances, master classes, and opportunities happening in the broader arts community with our partner organizations.
  • Opportunity to advance directly to callbacks for COCA’s Summer Musical.

Audition for Allegro Vocal Company

Students ages 10–18 are invited to audition for Allegro Vocal Company and should prepare 32 bars of a song and bring sheet music.

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