Our Programs

Highly motivated singers who strive for excellence in performance and personal growth are the members of this choir. Perfecting skills through challenging repertoire, movement, and teamwork makes membership in this choir a life-changing experience.

Rehearsals: Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuition: $750/year plus $225 retreat fee, uniform and touring costs are additional

Director: Megan Lapp

By audition

Premiere Choir is for singers who:

• Are in 8th through 12th grades

• Are passionate about becoming the best singer they can be

• Are excited to sing music from a wide range of styles and genres

• Typically will have prior choir experience, although this is not required

• Have a clear, accurate and confident tone

Premiere singers can look forward to:

• Weekly rehearsals with singers who are as passionate about music as they are

• Spending time with a focused and highly motivated group of people

• Making friends who are supportive and encouraging in a safe atmosphere

• Advancing vocal technique and musical training

• Sharing ideas for creative staging and performance choreography

• A weekend retreat in September (mandatory, additional retreat fee)

• Two concerts annually in February and May

• International touring opportunities (optional, additional tour cost and rehearsals)

Providing a more challenging repertoire and staging to expand each singer’s experience is the focus of this choir. Singers in this group do not need prior choir experience, but they should have a clear and accurate tone. Members of this group are passionate and excited about singing.

Rehearsals: Mondays 4:45-6:20 pm

Tuition: $650/year, uniform and touring costs are additional

Director: Megan Lapp

By audition

Debut Choir is for singers who:

• Are in 5th through 8th grades

• Are passionate about singing

• Are excited to make new friends and work as a team

• Have a clear and accurate tone

Debut singers can look forward to:

• Weekly rehearsals with friends who are as motivated and excited to sing as they are

• Music that provides new challenges and experiences

• Foundational vocal training

• Sharing ideas for creative staging and performance choreography

• Two concerts annually in February and May

Music, movement, and beginning vocal skills are taught throughout this fun-filled 10 week session. This program is designed to build confidence in our youngest singers, and ignite a love of choral music. Each 10-week experience runs twice a school year (fall term and spring term), and singers can participate in one or both sessions.

Rehearsals:
Mondays 4:15 – 5:15pm for Spark (grades 1 – 2) and 5:30 – 6:30pm for Glow (grades 3 – 5).
Tuition: $250 per 10-week session includes $50 uniform fee;
Additional siblings from the same houshold receive a $25 discount. If you have multiple
choristers registered in Spark or Glow, a payment plan is available. Please contact the choir
office if you are interested in this option.

Director: Audrey Clark

Registrar: Sandi Behrens

No audition required for Spark or Glow.
Spark and Glow for singers who:

• Are in 1st through 5th grades

• Are excited to sing and perform on stage (you can be a little nervous, too, it’s ok!).

• Want to experience choral music with fun choreography

• Want to have FUN!

As a member of Spark or Glow, you get to:

• Meet new friends while learning great music

• Learn about your voice, and how to use it

• Perform at the YCCO concert at the end of each session

The Youth Choir of Central Oregon regularly tours to in-state, national, and international locations. Throughout its 30-year history, choirs have travelled to unforgettable locations including Ireland, Italy, Greece, Scotland, Austria, Japan, France and Spain. Our singers have performed in world-class venues such as Canterbury Cathedral (England) and Carnegie Hall (NYC). 

While preparing for travel and on tour, choir members learn the importance of teamwork, commitment, and resourcefulness. In-state tours include performances and opportunities to attend Broadway musical productions. International tours include participation in top-rated music festivals and cultural exchanges with other young people. 

Tour costs are in addition to tuition, and fundraising opportunities are provided throughout the year. Participation is optional and is a supplement to our regular concert season.

Auditions for the Debut and Premiere choirs take place in May and throughout the year by appointment. Prospective singers for both the Premiere and Debut choirs are asked to perform the first verse of “America the Beautiful” from memory. The auditioner then leads the singer through a series of exercises to assess pitch recognition and listening skills. For more information please contact our choir office.