Children's Choir

The University of Northern Iowa Children’s Choir (UNICC) is a choral program for students in grades 3 through 9. UNICC provides a program of music education and choral performance that seeks to fulfill each child's potential, while striving to create a model of artistic excellence and diversity that represents, enriches, and gives back to the community.  Singers receive training in healthy vocal technique and music literacy, and have the opportunity to foster friendships while making music together with their peers.

Members of UNICC rehearse weekly on Tuesday evenings during the academic year on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa and present performances throughout the year. Collaborative highlights for UNICC include performances with the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, the UNI Chamber Orchestra, and the UNI Varsity Glee Club. 


  • Tuition is $150 per semester 
  • Full tuition is expected for each semester. 
  • Monthly payment option available
  • 10% discount available for paying for the whole academic year
  • Members who leave beginning the second week will receive a partial refund. No refunds are available after the third week of the semester.
  • If you wish to apply for a financial aid, please complete the Financial Aid Application before registering. You will be contacted by email when the application has been received.

Exciting news from Dr. O!

This year, for the first time, UNICC is expanding into two ensembles to meet the musical needs of our students. Allegro will serve grades 3-5 and Vivace will serve grades 6-9. This opens up exciting possibilities for the music we learn and the skills we build in choir this year!

Fall Semester

Fall rehearsals start September 3*

  • Rehearsals will meet weekly, on Tuesdays at Jebe Hall in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
    • Allegro (grades 3-5) will rehearse from 6:15-7:15pm.
    • Vivace (grades 6-9) will rehearse from 7:15-8:15pm.
    • Mandatory Parent/Guardian meeting at the beginning of the second rehearsal.
  • There will be no rehearsal on November 26, 2024
  • Dress Rehearsal: TBA
  • Fall Concert: December 17, 2024 at 7:30pm (Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center)

Spring Semester

Spring rehearsals start January 14*

  • Rehearsals will meet weekly, on Tuesdays at Jebe Hall in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
    • Allegro (grades 3-5) will rehearse from 6:15-7:15pm.
    • Vivace (grades 6-9) will rehearse from 7:15-8:15pm.
    • Mandatory Parent/Guardian meeting at the beginning of the second rehearsal.
  • There will be no rehearsal on March 18, 2025
  • Dress Rehearsal: TBA
  • Spring Concert: May 13, 2025 at 7:30pm (Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center)

*Dates/Times of rehearsals are subject to change with advanced notice.