Third Grade Choir: The Tonka Third Grade District Choirs include third grade boys and girls from each of the six elementary schools in the Minnetonka School District. There are two third grade choirs for families to consider. Each rehearses at a different location and on a different day to provide families an option that best fits their schedule. Each choir meets once a week for one hour, from October through May, when school is in session. Both Choirs will perform in a Winter Concert (Feb. 3, 2026) at Excelsior Elementary Auditorium and a Spring Concert (May 13, 2026) at the Minnetonka High School Arts Center.

2025-2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

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Spread the word. Invite your friends to join, too!  We're excited to start singing in October!

Rehearsals

First rehearsals will be Monday, October 20 (Skipper Choir) / Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (Anchor Choir).

Third Grade Skipper Choir
Rehearsal Day: Monday
Rehearsal Time: 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Rehearsal Location: Deephaven – Room 14A
Handbook: 2025-26 Skipper Singer Handbook
Directed by: Melani Schwartz

Third Grade Anchor Choir
Rehearsal Day: Tuesday
Rehearsal Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Rehearsal Location: Scenic Heights Elementary School - Room 301
Handbook: 2025-26 Anchor Singer Handbook
Directed by: Patti Arntz

Concerts

• Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Winter Concert (3rd Grade Choirs) at Excelsior Elementary Auditorium
• Wednesday, May 13 – Spring Concert (all District Children’s Choirs) at Minnetonka High School Arts Center

How to join

1. Talk to your family about joining.
2. To learn more about the Skipper and Anchor Choirs, and to view the full 2025-26 rehearsal schedule, follow the links above to the Singer Handbooks.
3. Make sure you have transportation available to get to rehearsals. Busing is not provided, however, many families find that carpooling works well.
4. Invite your friends to join, too!
5. Registration will open in September 2025.
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Attendance Policy

Please mark your calendars to make sure your student is in attendance for all rehearsals. In case of illness or other unavoidable conflict, please notify your child’s director and assistant to the director via email.  Every rehearsal is important!  

Communications

Communication from the directors will arrive through email. We will create an email distribution list to send out direct messages and news. We will always use the blind copy option to keep information private. Be sure to check your junk box and add our emails to your address book.

Parent Volunteers

There will be times during the year that we will need parent help. Notifications of volunteer opportunities will be sent out through email after your student has been registered.