Join CYC

Interested in joining the CYC family?

We would love to have you! With four different ensembles, there is sure to be a place for any singer in Grades K-12. We are seeking singers who are excited to make excellent music with us!

Keep reading below to read FAQs and more about "A Day In the Life of a CYC Singer"!

New Singer Form

To join, just fill out our New Singer Form so that we can schedule a time to meet for a singing placement. Placements take about 15 minutes and include two parts: (1) Singing “Happy Birthday” in their best singing voice, and (2) some vocal warm-ups which our director leads.

Through our Sliding Scale Tuition Program, annual tuition can be adjusted according to family income. CYC and Arts+ are committed to providing an outstanding and accessible choir experience to any student wishes to join. We also provide flexible payment plans, permitting families to break up tuition over the course of the school year.

For more information or questions, please contact Wes Smith at wsmith@artsplus.org.

FAQs

When are rehearsals?

All choirs rehearse once weekly. Harmony and Melody Choirs rehearse on Monday evenings, and Concert and Lyric Choirs rehearse on Tuesday evenings.

How many performances are there?

It depends on the ensemble. All of our choirs participate in a large combined concert each semester. Additionally, our choirs often have the opportunity to perform around the community. Concert Choir is our busiest ensemble, with an additional 2-4 performances each semester. Lyric, Harmony, and Melody Choirs typically have one or two community performances.

Do I need to buy a uniform?

Singers in the Charlotte Youth Choir will need to have approved concert attire. CYC will provide matching t-shirts for informal events and matching bow ties and scarves for formal events. For formal events, we have specific guidelines for all-black concert attire that singers will need to meet, plus the CYC-provided scarf or bowtie. We will provide links to suggested affordable outfits. Singers may find their own all-black attire so long as it meets our guidelines.

How much will singers need to practice outside of rehearsals?

On occasion, singers will need to practice on their own, especially when making sure that music for a concert is all memorized. We try to make outside practice time minimal, but sometimes we will need parent support to make sure that music is ready to go.

Do I need to know how to read music before joining?

No! At CYC, we believe in teaching the “whole” singer, including equipping our choristers with the knowledge to be able to read music on their own.

Is there tuition assistance available?

Through our Sliding Scale Tuition Program, annual tuition can be adjusted according to family income. CYC and Arts+ are committed to providing and outstanding and accessible choir experience to any student wishes to join. We also provide flexible payment plans, permitting families to break up tuition over the course of the CMS school year. Returning families are encouraged to apply for aid by the spring deadline, while new singers may apply at any time.

I still have more questions…

For additional questions or information, contact Wes Smith, CYC Artistic Director, via email at wsmith@artsplus.org.