Spring Auditions for the 2025-26
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Ann Arbor Youth Chorale Family! No experience is required, but a love of singing and enthusiasm for music is essential. The audition process is completed in a relaxed and friendly manner, giving each chorister time to sing for the director. AAYC Descant Choir members must be at least nine years old by September 1, or a rising 4th grader. AAYC Concert Choir members must be at least twelve years old by September 1, or a rising 6th grader. Click here to learn more about our ensembles.
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Descant Choir: During your time to meet with the director, singers will be asked to do some pitch matching, demonstrate their vocal range, and answer a few questions.
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Concert Choir: Each singer will be asked to sing back patterns of notes that are sung or played for them, sing scales a cappella (unaccompanied), do some very basic music sight-reading, sing a simple canon (round) with the director, and answer a few questions.
All of this is accomplished in about 10-15 minutes. Parents/Guardians are invited to join the meeting for the last few minutes, following the singing portion, to meet the director and ask any questions they may have.
Auditions will be held in person and by are by appointment.
Click here to get started! Please note: Signing up for website member access is unnecessary
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We can't wait to meet you! If you have additional questions, please complete our contact form.
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Where does AAYC rehearse and for how long?AAYC rehearses at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, located at 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Both of our ensembles rehearse on Tuesday evenings, September through May. Descant Choir - 5:50pm - 7:00pm Concert Choir - 5:50pm - 8:00pm
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How many concerts does AAYC perform each Season?AAYC performs 2 to 3 concerts each year. The choirs present a Winter Concert as well as a Concert in the Spring. Additionally, the AAYC ensembles also appear with distinguished performing arts organizations, such as the Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Flint Symphony Orchestras, as well as the University of Michigan SMTD choirs, orchestras, and opera productions.
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What is the monetary commitment to be a member of AAYC?2024-2025 Season Tuition Descant Choir: $750 Concert Choir: $900 Every singer must pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 at the time of registration. This deposit applies toward the total tuition for the season. The remaining tuition may be paid in one lump sum or split over three equal payments. Please review our handbook for other fees and details. AAYC Handbook