A choir for every age!

BYC welcomes youth ages 4-18 with a desire to learn and an enthusiasm for sharing music.   We believe that only the best is good enough for a child and strive to offer the best comprehensive musicianship training.  Our choirs are separated by age/grade level to ensure that our choristers have the best experience possible.  Find the choir that's right for your chorister below.   Our 2023 - 2024 season starts back up on Wednesday, September 6th.  Rehearsals are held at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church at 411 156th St. NE, Bellevue. 

Reserve your spot today!

 

Non-Auditioned Choirs

PRELUDE CHOIR
Youth grades PreK & K (min. age is 4)*

*must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2023

Foundational musical concepts and skills are developed through fun musical activities, seamlessly embedded into the choir rehearsal.

New choristers are accepted at the start of our Fall and January enrollment periods, and occasionally during other periods when space allows. 

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5:10 - 5:55pm OR 6:00 - 6:45pm, & Wednesdays, 5:00 - 5:45pm          CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Prospective Prelude and Prima Choristers do not need to have a vocal placement/audition and can simply purchase a choir membership by registering HERE Our Prelude and Prima choirs fill up fast so register today to secure a spot!  Once you have completed the registration, you will be invited to enroll in Prelude or Prima choir. 

 

PRIMA CHOIR
Youth grades 1 & 2 

Vocal pedagogy, musical games, and traditional choir rehearsal are interwoven to provide just the right mix of fun and challenge. 

New choristers are accepted at the start of our Fall and January enrollment periods, and occasionally during other periods when space allows. 

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:50 - 6:50pm          CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION

 

 

 

Prospective Prelude and Prima Choristers do not need to have a vocal placement/audition and can simply purchase a choir membership by registering HERE Our Prelude and Prima choirs fill up fast so register today to secure a spot!  Once you have completed the registration, you will be invited to enroll in Prelude or Prima choir. 

 

**New Choristers - Grades 3 and up

A one-time vocal placement/audition for Bellevue Youth Choirs is required for new singers in grades 3 and up and are conducted by our Managing Artistic Director,  Kayla Johnson.   Mrs. Johnson strives to keep the experience fun and positive. The session takes about 15 minutes and involves having your child sing some simple patterns that will identify their range and voice quality as well echo back short, simple melodies. We will also ask questions to find out about their musical background and their strengths.  Singers, while not required to formally prepare anything prior, will be asked to sing a simple song of their choice.   At least one parent is expected to attend the vocal placement session. 

Complete the following form to be contacted about a vocal placement and for next steps. 

 

 "Thank you for making this afternoon so fun. Shannon had a great time singing for you and is so excited to be part of the choir!" 

- Jennifer, parent of 3rd grade chorister, Shannon.

 

Intermezzo Choir

Youth grades 3 - 6

Intermezzo choir skills are refined through vocal pedagogy and ensemble work, rehearsal and performance of unison and two part harmony is learned in a fun and positive environment.  

New choristers are accepted during the our Fall and January enrollment periods. 

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6pm

OR Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm beginning January 16th

New singers must first purchase a vocal placement before they can register. 

  CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Coda Choir

Youth grades 6 - 10

In this choir, choristers gain musicianship skills through varied repertoire ranging from unison through three part harmony. Choristers also work on their performance skills through a variety of performances throughout the year as well as their musicianship training. 

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm

New singers to BYC, must first purchase a vocal placement/audition before registering. 

 CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION

 

 

 

Premier Choir

Grades 10 - 12

This is our most experienced group, performing in three and four part harmony, refining their musicianship, vocal production, and performance skills through a variety of performances throughout the year as well as field trips, tours, and community events.

New choristers are accepted during the Fall and January enrollment periods. 

Rehearsals - Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm

New singers to BYC must first purchase an audition before they can register. 

 

BYC is looking for experienced singers to help us rebuild our high school program. As such, we are offering 25%-100% tuition scholarships based on ability. 
To qualify for a merit based scholarship, your audition will feature the following:

Please contact [email protected] with any questions

 CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION

 

School Program Participation

BYC musicians are strongly encouraged to participate in their school's performing arts program (orchestra, band, choir, or theater) in order for us to maintain a system of mutual support for arts education in Washington State. We understand that there are special circumstances in which even the most dedicated students cannot participate in their school's programs. To those able, however, emphasize the importance of participation in these programs.