Frequently Asked Questions
When do you rehearse? How often are concerts/performances?
Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for the Youth Chorus of Kansas City (grades 3-6), and from 7:00 - 8:15 pm for YCKC Singers (auditioned grades 5-10).
We have two major performances per season, in December and May, as well as additional performances throughout the season.
Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for the Youth Chorus of Kansas City (grades 3-6), and from 7:00 - 8:15 pm for YCKC Singers (auditioned grades 5-10).
We have two major performances per season, in December and May, as well as additional performances throughout the season.
Where do you usually rehearse? Where do you perform?
We rehearse at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in downtown Kansas City. Performance locations vary throughout the metro area.
We rehearse at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in downtown Kansas City. Performance locations vary throughout the metro area.
Is any special uniform/outfit/clothing needed for performances?
Students perform in a YCKC shirt, and are asked to provide black slacks and shoes.
Students perform in a YCKC shirt, 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. There are occasional extra costs, such as tickets to sporting events where the Youth Chorus is singing the National Anthem, however, the regular season tuition covers the cost of sheet music, performance attire, and participation.
Tuition is $50 per month for the 9 month season. There are occasional extra costs, such as tickets to sporting events where the Youth Chorus is singing the National Anthem, however, the regular season tuition covers the cost of sheet music, performance attire, and participation.
Do you offer financial assistance? How do I apply?
Yes, the Youth Chorus of Kansas City provides some form of scholarship assistance to over 50% of families. To apply for a scholarship, please contact us.
Yes, the Youth Chorus of Kansas City provides some form of scholarship assistance to over 50% of families. To apply for a scholarship, please contact us.
It looks like you have already had auditions. Can my child still join the group?
Yes, we schedule make-up auditions before the start of the season. Please contact us to inquire.
Yes, we schedule make-up auditions before the start of the season. Please contact us to inquire.
What musical experience does my child have to have to participate?
For students in grades 3-6: None! Students simply need to demonstrate an ability to match pitch and a willingness to learn and work together in a group environment.
For students in grades 7-10 (and advanced 5th and 6th graders): Students will take a basic music literacy test and show moderate to advanced singing and ear training ability, as well as a willingness to learn and work together in a group environment.
For students in grades 3-6: None! Students simply need to demonstrate an ability to match pitch and a willingness to learn and work together in a group environment.
For students in grades 7-10 (and advanced 5th and 6th graders): Students will take a basic music literacy test and show moderate to advanced singing and ear training ability, as well as a willingness to learn and work together in a group environment.
How is communication handled?
Communication is primarily handled through E-mail and the remind.com text messaging system.
Communication is primarily handled through E-mail and the remind.com text messaging system.