Community. Excellence. Heart.

Greensboro Youth Chorus is dedicated to helping students develop their musical talents, nurturing their love for music, and creating a strong sense of community through the joy of singing together. We provide a positive and supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and express themselves as talented musicians, amazing performers, and exceptional individuals.

With choirs for grades K-12, we help youth explore their love of singing. Our students learn music-reading, sight-singing, and choral techniques. We perform a wide range of repertoire from diverse places, times, and composers. 

Through music we foster cultural awareness, community involvement, and collaboration, all while making friends! No auditions or experience required, just a love for music and having fun! If this sounds like your student, we’d love for them to join us!

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Registration for Spring 2025 is now open! Spring rehearsals begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and run through Tuesday, May 20, 2025. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Register here via Adobe Sign. | Tuition Payments

• Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – First Rehearsal – And “Bring a Friend” Rehearsal – Come see what GYC is all about!
• Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – “Bring a Friend” Rehearsal – Come see what GYC is all about!
• Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – Spring 2025 Registration Deadline

Tuition payments may be made online through our Square store where you can setup a monthly payment plan or pay tuition in full.

2024 Performance Opportunities

• Saturday, Sept. 21 – Retreat Rehearsals & Parent Open House (Apprentice & Concert Choir)
• Saturday, Oct. 5 – NC Sings at Queens University, Charlotte ( Invited members of Apprentice & Concert Choir)
• Thursday, Dec. 5 – Sunday, Dec. 8 – Nutcracker with NC School of the Arts (Concert Choir)
• Saturday, Dec. 14 – Winter Showcase Concert (All Choirs)
• Sunday, Dec. 15 – The Night Before Christmas Matinee Holiday Concert with Bel Canto (Music Explorers & Apprentice Choir)
• Friday, Feb. 28 & Saturday, Mar. 1 – Piedmont Invitational Children’s Chorus Festival, Raleigh, NC
• (Concert Choir)
• Saturday, May 17 – Spring Showcase Concert (All Choirs)

Greensboro Youth Chorus does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community including board members, staff, singers, volunteers, and audience members.

Summer Choir Camp 2024

Week 1: July 22nd – 25th, 2024 – CLOSED
Swingin’ & Singin’ – Jazz & More

Week 2: July 29th – August 1st, 2024 – CLOSED
Imagination: Music of Dreams, Creatures & Fantastical Beings

Monday – Thursday | 8:30am-1:00pm
The Academy at Lincoln, in partnership with Guilford Co. Schools Summer Arts Institute
Open to rising 1st through rising 6th graders

7/24/2024: Registration is now closed for all 2024 Camps. Please note, because of production deadlines, those who registered after 7/12/2024 may not receive a camp t-shirt.

Brochure | Registration Form | Payment Link | Counselor Application (7th grade and up – Apply by June 1)

Sign your student up for Summer Choir Camp! Led by Greensboro Youth Chorus Co-Directors LJ Martin and Claire Jurs, Summer Choir Camp is a Monday-Thursday choir day-camp designed to immerse students in the world of music, providing them with the opportunity to learn singing and music skills while engaging in a variety of exciting activities such as visual art, creative movement, and dramatization. Register for either week or both! (Activities and repertoire will be different each week.)

Summer Choir Camp is open to rising 1st-6th graders. Each week we will split up into two choirs. Grades 1-3 will be in one, and grades 4-6 in the other. Each week’s diverse range of activities are designed to not only broaden students’ musical knowledge, but also foster cultural awareness, community involvement, and friendship!

At the conclusion of each week of camp, we are excited to welcome parents, friends, and family to attend our free Thursday “inform-ance” where students will showcase the music they have rehearsed and demonstrate the musical techniques they have worked on all week.

Summer Choir Camp is offered in partnership with Guilford County Schools Summer Arts Institute. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks.

Tuition is only $125 per week. Need-based scholarships are available (application included in the registration packet). We are pleased to partner with Guilford County Schools’ Summer Arts Institute, though which both breakfast and lunch will be provided to participating students.

Registration opens on March 22 and will remain open until both weeks are filled. Sign up today and fill your summer with singing!

For rising 7th graders and older, we have mentor and counselor opportunities. You can apply here or contact us for information.

FAQs

Who can join?

Any student Grades K – 12 who loves to sing may join, no experience required and all voice parts are welcome!

How do I register?

To register for Fall 2023, please complete the 2024-2025 Registration Form via Adobe Sign. (Available starting Aug. 1.) Your registration will be complete once we receive your registration form AND first tuition payment, which can be made online via Square at: https://bel-canto-company.square.site/#YxBTGQ.

When and where are rehearsals?

Weekly rehearsals will be Tuesday evenings in the Greensboro Cultural Center (200 N Davie St):

• All students will check in and check out in designated their rehearsal room before and after every rehearsal.
• Music Explorers, Grades K-2, 4:15-5:00pm, Room 121 (located on the first floor on the hallway perpendicular to the main hall)
• Apprentice Choir, Grades 3-5, 5:15-6:30pm, Room 121 (located on the first floor on the hallway perpendicular to the main hall)
• Concert Choir, Grades 6 and Up, 5:45-7:15pm, Room 403 (located on the fourth floor on the hallway behind the water fountain and restrooms)

Greensboro Cultural Center policies require that all children 12 years of age and younger must always be accompanied by an adult when in the building. Parents/guardians should escort their children to the check-in table before every rehearsal and must come inside to check out their child after each rehearsal.

Parking is available in the Church Street Parking Deck (on the corner of Church St and Friendly Ave, next door to the main branch of the Public Library). Deck parking is free after 6pm. Before 6pm, parking is free for the first hour and $1.00/each additional hour before 6pm.

What is the level of commitment required?

Singers are expected to participate fully in the choir program, including performances and consistent attendance for weekly rehearsals (ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours a week, depending on the choir level and performances throughout the year). Calendars are distributed to families by September for the choir year. Please contact your student’s Conductor if they will be absent.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes! Partial, need-based scholarships are available by submitting a Scholarship Application.

Who can I expect to be contacted by?

• Claire Jurs ( cjurs [at] choralartscollective.org )
  Music Explorers & Apprentice Choir specific rehearsal/performance information
• LJ Martin ( lmartin [at] choralartscollective.org )
  Concert Choir specific rehearsal/performance information
• Jeffrey Carlson ( gyc [at] choralartscollective.org )
  Registration and tuition information

How do I pay tuition?

Full tuition payments can be made and tuition payment plans set up online via our Square Store at https://bel-canto-company.square.site/#YxBTGQ.

What is covered in tuition?

Tuition includes a T-shirt, participation in the Piedmont Invitational Children’s Choir Festival (5^th grade and up), and local performances. Regional and national performances my require additional fees when applicable.

Are there uniforms required?

All singers are expected to purchase their own concert attire.

Specifics will be provided at the beginning of each season. In general, GYC concert attire entails clothing items that are modest, professional, and relatively uniform. Black skirts or pants are typically paired with a black or white dress shirt or top, depending on the ensemble. Black dresses are also acceptable. Skirts/dresses must be ankle length and tops must have some sort of sleeve with no plunging necklines. Shoes must be solid black. Socks/hose must also be solid black. Jeans, leggings, t-shirts, and sneakers are NOT permitted.

For community outreach performances (e.g. national anthems, workshops, etc.), we will most often wear the season’s GYC t-shirt with black pants or long skirt and solid black shoes.

Attire may be purchased anywhere you like to shop – we want to give as much flexibility as possible in the hopes that whatever you wear can be worn for other occasions too. Ultimately the goal is to create a uniform look without the expense of buying a “uniform.” Examples will be provided at the start of the year.

What mitigation measures against COVID-19 are in place?

• All students who are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to do so. All staff and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated.
• At times of high community transmission, families will be notified if participants are required to wear masks during rehearsal.
• Upon arriving at rehearsals, singers must be able to answer “no” to the following questions in order to participate.
  • Have you tested positive for SARS_CoV-2 in the past 10 days?
  • Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 24 hours?
    • Fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, congestion or runny nose
  • Have you had close or prolonged contact with anyone having or suspected of having COVID-19 or any of the above symptoms in the past 10 days?

History

Since 1988, Greensboro Youth Chorus has offered opportunities that enrich students lives through music education. Led by an outstanding music staff that empowers young musicians through a diverse curriculum developed for young voices at all experience levels and for all voice parts.

In 2021, Greensboro Youth Chorus merged with Bel Canto Company to form The Choral Arts Collective, a not-for-profit organization supported by generous individuals and organizations in the Greensboro community.

We have had many exciting performance opportunities including state, national, and international competitions and festivals, as well as collaborations with outstanding conductors and composers.

Past Performances and Achievements

Current Greensboro Youth Chorus Parents Information

Greensboro Youth Chorus members are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. We ask that absences be kept to a minimum, as the commitment of all choir members and families is essential to helping Greensboro Youth Chorus maintain high musical standards and grow in their sound together.
Please notify your conductor as soon as possible and at least two weeks in advance of an upcoming absence. In the event of a last-minute emergency or illness, please contact your conductor as soon as possible.

Full tuition payments and and payment plans for Greensboro Youth Chorus can be made securely via our Square Store.

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