Celebrating 12 Years of Singing in the Bellevue area!

Welcome! We are excited for our 2023 - 2024 season and can't wait to have you join us!  We will continue our tradition of joyous performances, community outreach events, social gatherings, and of course, our outstanding musicianship training of our singers.  It's going to be a great year to be in BYC!   Enrollment continues to grow post-pandemic and we look forward to even more singers next year!  Sign up via the below form to start the process in reserving a spot!

If you are a new member, once you complete the above form, you will be invited to enroll into one of our five choirs. 
For more information about each choir, including rehearsal times and tuition costs, click HERE. 

*Please note, for new singers in grades 3 and up, BYC requires a vocal placement/audition before they can be enrolled into a specific choir.  Vocal Placements are scheduled for August 28th, and the week of September 5th. 

For questions, please email [email protected]. 

 CHOIRS | TUITION | ONLINE STORE 

Tuition and registration will be paid online via the Groupanizer store. Payments can be made in full or can be scheduled for automatic deposit monthly. Tuition is non-refundable unless the Managing Director gives case-by-case approval.

Scholarships may be available for those in financial need. Please email us at [email protected] to see if you qualify. 

2023-24 Season:

In-person Choir Rehearsals

BYC choristers have returned to in-person choir rehearsals. We offer a wide variety of choirs for every age and ability. Discover which group may be best for your child here. Students in 3rd grade and up will need to sign up for a vocal placement session to find their choir placement. At this time, wearing a mask is optional.  We will update our policies as the COVID-19 guidelines for children change.

All choirs welcome students of all genders! Singers with changed voices (tenors and basses) will find a choir home in the Coda Choir. 

Musicianship Training

Rehearsals will include concentrated time working on the nuts and bolts of reading music in fun, engaging and uplifting ways, as only BYC can.  Musicianship skills such as solfège, takadimi rhythms, scales, modes, and sight-reading will provide the foundation for more confident music-making. 

MainStage Performances

MainStage Performances are professional concerts featuring all of our choirs. These performances are a chance for students to experience what it's like to be on stage, as well as for families and friends to hear them.  Our MainStage performances are held in December, March, and June. Details TBD. 

Mentorship

One of the best ways to learn a new skill is through experience! We believe wholeheartedly in experiential learning. To make it even more effective, we are incorporating a mentorship model into our rehearsals.

This year, we are hoping to revisit our mentorship program and bring in older choristers as volunteers/mentors to our younger groups. This approach to learning will provide a jumpstart to learning complex skills and concepts in rehearsal. Mentors show us how to unlock our own potential and take risks in new and exciting ways.