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The American Youth Chorus is a new opportunity for students in the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia areas. The chorus is open to children ages 8-14 who seek to increase their musical skills and knowledge as a supplement to their school music program. The chorus is sponsored by the Congressional Chorus, which creates a unique opportunity for participants. The children participating in the AYC will sing in AYC concerts, but also participate with the Congressional Chorus in venues such as the Atlas Performing Arts Center, the Kennedy Center and the Harman Center for the Performing Arts. This allows the students to experience a wider range of music, and also provides the opportunity for mentoring relations to grow between the children and adult chorus members.
The goal of the AYC is to create a chorus network of diverse participants from around the DC/Maryland/Northern VA region. We are particularly committed to including children of all socio-economic situations, and no one will be denied participation as a result of financial constraints. Tuition is based on a sliding scale determined by household income. Other assistance may also be available in the form of scholarships, sibling discounts, etc.
Over the course of the next few years, we plan to expand the chorus into various areas of the city, encourage as wide a range of participation as possible. Within 3 years, our goal is to have 250 students participating in the program. Other locations and directors will be announced as these satellite choruses are instituted.
To learm more about the American Youth Chorus visit www.americanyouthchorus.org
Auditions
Auditions are open to students in the immediate DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia. Potential singers need not prepare a song, though doing so is welcomed. Auditions have already begun, but there are still plenty of spots available. Audition scheduling is made on an individual basis.
To schedule an audition, please email Artistic Director Dave Simmons at david_simmons@congressionalchorus.org, or call 202-529-1623.
The American Youth Chorus is sponsored by The Atlas Performing Arts Center and The Congressional Chorus which performs All American Music, All the Time. They are a membership based chorus and perform a variety of time yearly. To find out more about them, visit by selecting this link: CongressionalChorus.org
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