Prelude, a choir for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Minneapolis public and charter schools, was established in 2012. It is designed as an introductory choral experience for younger singers, leading into MYC (grades 6 to 9).

We are so pleased to announce that Nicole Lambrecht has been named our Director of Youth Ensembles.
Nicole is Assistant Professor of Music at Bethel University where she directs the SSAA choir, Lucia Chorum, and teaches private voice and music education courses. Nicole is also Artistic Director and Conductor of Minnesota Center Chorale, a community choir in St. Cloud, MN. Prior to this, she taught middle & high school choir for nine years. Nicole also currently serves as the Central District Chair for ACDA-MN and as the Collegiate-Level Vice President for MMEA. Nicole holds a Master of Music with a Conducting Specialization from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in K-12 Choral Music Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nicole has presented choirs at MMEA Midwinter Clinic and at several festivals in MN and ND; she has also been a clinician at the ACDA state conference and section leader for MN All-State Choirs. She is active regionally as a guest conductor and adjudicator at music festivals and conferences. Nicole believes in the power of music in the communities and schools, as well as the importance of music in everyone’s lives. Music is for everyone! There is nothing more beautiful than witnessing the magic music can bring and the connective bond music creates with others and with our inner selves.

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Nicole Lambrecht

"Our choirs are a safe space where we celebrate students from all backgrounds and experiences, helping to learn about one another through the music we will perform together! Inclusivity, positivity, fun, and community are just a few of the things that you will experience with us. I cannot wait to meet you - I hope you choose to add your voice to our choir family!"

2023-24 Choir Camp

Monday, August 7 thru
Friday, August 11
1-3:30pm

Friday Concert at 11:30am
Location TBA

Our choir camp is intended for those students who will be singing with the choirs in the following school year.  Minneapolis Youth Chorus and Prelude Children's Choir are open to students in Minneapolis Public Schools and Minneapolis Charter schools. 

Attendance is FREE
Register HERE

For the 2022-23 school year:
Prelude rehearses on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Both choirs rehearse at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis.

PRELUDE CALENDAR