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.
Email your questions to [email protected].
Non-Auditioned Choirs
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Prelude Choir
Youth grades PreK & K (min. age is 4)
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: Mondays 6-6:45PM
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: Mondays 5-6PM
Prospective Prelude and Prima Choristers can simply purchase a choir membership by registering HERE. If you are a new member, please complete the membership information form. Our Prelude and Prima choirs fill up fast so register today to secure a spot!
CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION
Choirs - Grades 3 and up
A one-time vocal placement for Bellevue Youth Choirs is required for grades 3 and up and are conducted by Nicholas Gorne, our Premier Director. Mr. Gorne strives to keep the experience fun and positive. The session only takes about 30 minutes and involves having your child sing some simple patterns that will identify their range and voice quality as well as find out about their musical background. Vocal placements help us place your singer in the right choir for their ability level. At least one parent is expected to attend the vocal placement session.
"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: Mondays, 4:45-6:00PM
To register, new singers must first purchase a vocal placement.
Coda Choir
Youth grades 5 - 8
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: Mondays, 5:30-7PM
To register, new singers must first purchase a vocal placement.
Premier Choir
Grades 9 - 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: Mondays 6:30PM-8:30PM
To register, new singers must first purchase an audition/vocal placement.
CLICK HERE FOR TUITION INFORMATION
Adult Mentors
Experienced adult singers (over 18) looking to share their music skills
For the first time, we are inviting adult choristers to join our program as mentors for Coda and Premier Choirs. Mentors will learn music and sing with these choirs in rehearsal and performance, facilitate sectionals, and bolster the overall learning experience by enhancing the level of musicianship through role modeling.
Rehearsals: Mondays
Contact Staci Webb at [email protected] if interested.
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