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!

Summer Choir Camp 2024

July 22nd – 25th, 2024
July 29th – August 1st, 2024

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

Brochure | Registration Form | Payment Link

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!

Registration will open on March 22, 2024. Tuition for one week is $125 total. 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.

For rising 7th graders and older, contact us for information about mentorship and counselor opportunities.

Join

Registration for Spring 2024 is now closed. For information about Fall 2024 please contact us. In the meantime, we hope you will join us for Summer Choir Camp.

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

Spring registration deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Tuition will be prorated for mid-year registrations:
Apprentice Choir: $245 (4 monthly installments of $61.25) | Concert Choir: $340 (4 monthly installments of $85.00)

2023-2024 Performance Opportunities

Saturday, Oct. 14 – NC Sings at Duke Chapel (Apprentice & Concert Choir)
Friday, Oct. 20 – Fall Demonstration Performance (Apprentice & Concert Choir)
Saturday, Dec. 2 – The Night Before Christmas Matinee Holiday Concert with Bel Canto (Apprentice Choir)
Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Nutcracker with NC School of the Arts (Concert Choir)
Thursday, Dec. 7 – Nutcracker with NC School of the Arts (Concert Choir)
Friday, Dec. 8 – Nutcracker with NC School of the Arts (Concert Choir)
Saturday, Dec. 9 – Nutcracker with NC School of the Arts (Concert Choir)
Sunday, Dec. 10 – Nutcracker with NC School of the Arts (Concert Choir)
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Winter Showcase Concert: “Winter Reflections” (All Choirs)
Friday, Feb. 16 – Amore Gala Fundraiser (Concert Choir)
Friday, Mar. 8 & Saturday, Mar. 9 – Piedmont Invitational Children’s Chorus Festival, Greenville, NC
(Concert Choir)
Friday, Mar. 22 – National Anthem at the Greensboro Swarm
Saturday, May 4 – “Music Should Be So Beautiful” with Bel Canto (Concert Choir)
Monday, May 6 – “Music Should Be So Beautiful” with Bel Canto (Concert Choir)
Tuesday, May 14 – Spring Showcase Concert: “Sing, Live, Be!” (Apprentice & Concert Choir)

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.

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 2023-2024 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/#WObUPA.

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, 5:15-6:00pm, Room 121 (located on the first floor on the hallway perpendicular to the main hall)
• Concert Choir, Grades 6 and Up, 5:30-6:45pm, 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 1-2 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 and deposits can be made here.

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?

Singers are not required to purchase uniforms. The standard for performances is modest, all black attire. We want to give as much flexibility as possible in the hopes that whatever you wear can be worn for other occasions too.

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.
• Portable HEPA filters will be in used during rehearsals to help reduce aerosol disbursement.
• Upon arriving to 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 14 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 14 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 complete this Absence Form at least two weeks in advance of an upcoming absence. In the event of a last-minute emergency or illness, please contact your choir director directly as soon as possible.

Full tuition payments and deposits for Greensboro Youth Chorus can be made here securely.