2026 Enrollment
Kairos Welcomes New Members!
Casting Call: The Sound of Music!
Kairos Music Academy is excited to welcome new students to our spring musical production of The Sound of Music! This beloved classic has been thoughtfully adapted by our teaching team and is a wonderful opportunity for young performers to sing, act, and grow together in a joyful, supportive environment.
We are currently casting, and this is a great time for new students to jump in. All are welcome, but we are especially in need of boys, with many excellent roles available. No prior musical theater experience is required, just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn.
Families are invited to drop by any Tuesday or Thursday rehearsal to get a feel for the program. We rehearse at Epworth Church in Berkeley from 4:15 – 6:15 PM. Just fill out our quick sign up form so we know to expect you.
Students are welcome to observe or participate in rehearsal, meet our teaching artists, and experience our warm, encouraging community firsthand. Casting will be finalized in early February, so now is the perfect time to explore whether this program is a good fit.
Kairos is known for being a fun, inclusive, and welcoming community where students are supported as artists and as people. We value collaboration over competition and work hard to make sure every child feels seen and celebrated.
Show dates: May 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th
We hope to see you at rehearsal soon!
Love to sing? Come see what we’re all about! Sign up for an Open Rehearsal Today!
Kairos Music Academy’s musical education (and fun!) continues for children ages 6 -14 with a brand new season. Kairos offers rolling enrollment throughout January. Please send us a quick email letting us know of your interest and we’ll follow up to schedule a day for you to stop by!
For more information about Kairos Youth Choir, please email kairoschoir@gmail.com
New Members
Enrollment is open for the new semester at Kairos Music Academy! Kairos rehearses at Epworth Church in Berkeley from 4:15 to 6:15 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our Open Rehearsals are opportunities for young singers to play games, meet new friends, learn some songs, have questions answered, and get a sense of what we’re all about! All are welcome, and no previous musical experience is necessary! Just bring a willingness to learn and an appetite for snacks!
Please feel free to drop by anytime. Just send us a quick email letting us know to expect you. Please email kairoschoir@gmail.com for visits or questions.
Auditions
- Students ages 9 and up are expected to prepare a short musical piece. Kairos values creativity and openness to musical direction more than perfect vocal technique, so no need to stress about what to sing. Just pick a song you’re excited about sharing. You’re welcome to bring along sheet music for our pianist, or sing a cappella. If you’re coming for an open rehearsal, you can wait and schedule an audition for a future rehearsal.
- Note – we understand the audition may be a bit daunting for our youngest singers, and thus an audition is not required for singers 8 years old and younger.
- We have found that students do best when with their peers, rather than in a one on one setting. Auditions take place in a warm and welcoming environment, in small groups with students learning group exercises, repeating short melodies and rhythms, and singing their selected song for their peers.
- Based on their willingness to learn, attitude, and musical aptitude, students will be placed into one of Kairos Music Academy’s choirs/ accepted with reservations/ or advised to wait and apply again. Regardless of outcome, students and families will be told the results of their audition before the end of their time slot.
What To Expect:
Kairos rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 6:15 pm at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94707. Twice a week attendance is encouraged, especially for the upper choirs. We are happy to discuss this with you!
Fall season includes participation in our winter holiday concert and several exciting performances. The Spring semester features a music retreat in a beautiful, natural setting, along with our famous Spring musical. For more information about Kairos Youth Choir, please email kairoschoir@gmail.com or peruse our website to learn about our history, vision, and mission.
Kairos welcomes all families, and offers several need-based scholarships. No one is turned away for lack of funds. You can view more information about our tuition policies on our ‘members’ section at the top of the page. Please do reach out to us if you have any questions about our scholarships, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your child is able to find their voice with Kairos.
Please fill out our interest form HERE, and send us a quick email letting us know you’re interested. We’ll be in touch soon