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 Susquehanna Valley
Youth Chorale
Building beautiful voices
one song at a time.
Greetings! Serving the region's young singers with artistic excellence, the Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale (SVYC) has been an educational outreach of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale since 1993. Complementing existing school music programs, it gives talented young singers the opportunity to sing at an advanced level with other highly motivated singers
from throughout the valley.
The Youth Chorale is comprised of these three performing
ensembles:
- Preparatory Chorus (starting with 3rd grade in fall/ 2nd grade in winter session): This ensemble focuses on refining the basics of good choral singing. Members will learn music reading tools, receive age appropriate vocal pedagogical guidance, and rehearse and perform with other young singers. Prerequisites- match pitch
- Camerata Chorus (MS through 9th grade): The Camerata is designed for the young singer who enjoys a challenge. In addition to refining their music reading skills and vocal technique, singers will also explore choral literature that exposes them to intricate rhythms, foreign languages and other cultures. Prerequisites - experience in music, recognize then repeat traditional and non-traditional intervals & age-appropriate intonation.
note: 5th graders who wish to audition for this ensemble will be asked to read rhythm and pitch examples, they must have a history of music participation, have proven to be reliable and have displayed a unique maturity for their age during SVYC rehearsals.
- The Valley Singers (grades 9-12): The focal point of The Valley Singers is to provide the experience of performing with a refined small vocal ensemble. Literature performed may include Renaissance polyphony, choral art songs, classic and modern vocal chamber music, as well as vocal jazz and popular compositions. This group is comprised of young singers who have music skill, a passion for singing and who like to make music with others similar to them. Prerequisites - experience in music, recognize then repeat traditional and non-traditional intervals, appropriate intonation for the age, part singing ability, good intonation, a pleasing tone and schedule availability.
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FOR MORE INFO OR TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION…
- Please contact Coleen at 570-837-0634,
- will be held on December 15 for our winter session in Selinsgrove. Our audition forms let you and your child know what is required and what to expect.
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Valley Singers,
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