Frequently Asked Questions
When do you rehearse? How often are concerts/performances?
The Youth Chorus of Kansas City is committed to providing quality music education and high-level performance experience for singers throughout the Kansas City area. Rehearsals occur weekly on Monday evenings beginning in September and ending in May. The times below include music literacy and ensemble rehearsal.
Rehearsal times (subject to adjustment for 2021-2022 season)
YCKC Prelude (Grades 3-7) - 6:00-7:30 pm
YCKC Intermezzo (Grades 5-9) - 6:00-7:30 pm
YCKC Singers (Grades 6-12) - 6:30-8:15 pm
Youth Chorus of Kansas City (Grades 9-12) - 6:30-8:15 pm
Important dates for all choirs:
September 11: Fall retreat - 12 pm - 5pm
September 13: Monday evening rehearsals begin
October 17: Fall Performance
October 24: Performance at Kansas Speedway
December 12: Combined performance
January 15: Spring retreat - 12pm - 5pm
January 17: Monday evening rehearsals resume
February 27: Winter performance
May 1: Combined performance
Further performance dates and social events are finalized 1-2 months before the start of each semester.
The Youth Chorus of Kansas City is committed to providing quality music education and high-level performance experience for singers throughout the Kansas City area. Rehearsals occur weekly on Monday evenings beginning in September and ending in May. The times below include music literacy and ensemble rehearsal.
Rehearsal times (subject to adjustment for 2021-2022 season)
YCKC Prelude (Grades 3-7) - 6:00-7:30 pm
YCKC Intermezzo (Grades 5-9) - 6:00-7:30 pm
YCKC Singers (Grades 6-12) - 6:30-8:15 pm
Youth Chorus of Kansas City (Grades 9-12) - 6:30-8:15 pm
Important dates for all choirs:
September 11: Fall retreat - 12 pm - 5pm
September 13: Monday evening rehearsals begin
October 17: Fall Performance
October 24: Performance at Kansas Speedway
December 12: Combined performance
January 15: Spring retreat - 12pm - 5pm
January 17: Monday evening rehearsals resume
February 27: Winter performance
May 1: Combined performance
Further performance dates and social events are finalized 1-2 months before the start of each semester.
Where do you usually rehearse? Where do you perform?
Monday night rehearsals are held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO (Westport). Performance locations vary throughout the metro area.
Monday night rehearsals are held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO (Westport). Performance locations vary throughout the metro area.
Is any special uniform/outfit/clothing needed for performances?
Students perform in a YCKC shirt purchased for $10, and are asked to provide black slacks and shoes.
Students perform in a YCKC shirt purchased for $10, and are asked to provide black slacks and shoes.
What is the cost for participation? Are there extra costs beyond tuition?
Tuition is $50 per month for the 9 month season and a $10 registration fee, tuition can be paid up front or by semester. Other payment plans are available upon request. There are occasional extra costs, such as performance T-shirts and tickets to sporting events where the Youth Chorus is singing the National Anthem or God Bless America. Regular season tuition covers the cost of sheet music, music literacy tools, and participation.
Tuition is $50 per month for the 9 month season and a $10 registration fee, tuition can be paid up front or by semester. Other payment plans are available upon request. There are occasional extra costs, such as performance T-shirts and tickets to sporting events where the Youth Chorus is singing the National Anthem or God Bless America. Regular season tuition covers the cost of sheet music, music literacy tools, and participation.
Do you offer financial assistance? How do I apply?
Yes, the Youth Chorus of Kansas City provides partial scholarship assistance based upon financial need. YCKC does not offer merit-based scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, please indicate interest during the audition sign-up process.
Yes, the Youth Chorus of Kansas City provides partial scholarship assistance based upon financial need. YCKC does not offer merit-based scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, please indicate interest during the audition sign-up process.
It looks like you have already had auditions. Can my child still join the group?
Yes, we schedule auditions at various times throughout the year. Please contact us to inquire. Some ensembles can accept new singers on an ongoing basis, and others can only accept singers at the beginning of each semester.
Yes, we schedule auditions at various times throughout the year. Please contact us to inquire. Some ensembles can accept new singers on an ongoing basis, and others can only accept singers at the beginning of each semester.
What musical experience should my child have to participate?
Students in younger grades only need to demonstrate an ability to match pitch and a willingness to learn and work together in a group environment. Students auditioning for more advanced choirs should have a basic understanding of music literacy and/or some choral singing experience.
Students in younger grades only need to demonstrate an ability to match pitch and a willingness to learn and work together in a group environment. Students auditioning for more advanced choirs should have a basic understanding of music literacy and/or some choral singing experience.
How is communication handled?
Communication is primarily handled through email and the remind.com text messaging system. We also use Chorus Connection as a tool to communicate with and provide information to parents and singers. Each ensemble has an Ensemble Coordinator who is the primary point of contact regarding absence/illness/etc.
Communication is primarily handled through email and the remind.com text messaging system. We also use Chorus Connection as a tool to communicate with and provide information to parents and singers. Each ensemble has an Ensemble Coordinator who is the primary point of contact regarding absence/illness/etc.