Frequently Asked Questions
When do you rehearse? How often are concerts/performances?
2019-2020 Rehearsal Schedule:
Fall regular Monday evening rehearsals: September 16, 2019 through December 2, 2019. Spring regular Monday evening rehearsals: January 20, 2020 through May 4, 2020.
Other important dates:
September 7, 2019 - Choir Retreat - 1-5pm
September 8, 2019 - Choir Retreat - 1-5pm
December 6, 2019 - Dress Rehearsal - 6-8pm (Singers & YCKC only)
December 8, 2019 - Concert
January 18, 2020 - Choir Retreat 1-5pm
April 25, 2020 - Dress Rehearsal -1-5pm
April 26, 2020 - Concert
May 8, 30 & 31, 2020 - Extra performances and tours
Other performances and collaborations occur throughout the season and will be added before each semester. Older grades typically perform more often.
2019-2020 Rehearsal Schedule:
- YCKC Prelude - Grades 3-7 (Treble) - Mondays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- YCKC Intermezzo - Grades 4-8 (Treble) - Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- YCKC Singers - Grades 7-10 (Treble) - Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Youth Chorus of Kansas City - Grades 9-12 (SATB) - Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Fall regular Monday evening rehearsals: September 16, 2019 through December 2, 2019. Spring regular Monday evening rehearsals: January 20, 2020 through May 4, 2020.
Other important dates:
September 7, 2019 - Choir Retreat - 1-5pm
September 8, 2019 - Choir Retreat - 1-5pm
December 6, 2019 - Dress Rehearsal - 6-8pm (Singers & YCKC only)
December 8, 2019 - Concert
January 18, 2020 - Choir Retreat 1-5pm
April 25, 2020 - Dress Rehearsal -1-5pm
April 26, 2020 - Concert
May 8, 30 & 31, 2020 - Extra performances and tours
Other performances and collaborations occur throughout the season and will be added before each semester. Older grades typically perform more often.
Where do you usually rehearse? Where do you perform?
Monday night rehearsals are typically at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO (Westport). Performance locations vary throughout the metro area.
Monday night rehearsals are typically 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 provided by the Youth Chorus of Kansas City, and are asked to provide black slacks and shoes.
Students perform in a YCKC shirt provided by the Youth Chorus of Kansas City, 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, tuition can be paid monthly or up front. There are occasional extra costs, such as tickets to sporting events where the Youth Chorus is singing the National Anthem. Regular season tuition covers the cost of sheet music, performance shirt, and participation.
Tuition is $50 per month for the 9 month season, tuition can be paid monthly or up front. There are occasional extra costs, such as tickets to sporting events where the Youth Chorus is singing the National Anthem. Regular season tuition covers the cost of sheet music, performance shirt, 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 auditions at various times throughout the year. Please contact us to inquire.
Yes, we schedule auditions at various times throughout the year. Please contact us to inquire.
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. New for the 2019-20 season, we now also use Chorus Connection as a tool to communicate with and provide information to parents and singers. Each ensemble has a parent representative who is the primary point of contact for families.
Communication is primarily handled through email and the remind.com text messaging system. New for the 2019-20 season, we now also use Chorus Connection as a tool to communicate with and provide information to parents and singers. Each ensemble has a parent representative who is the primary point of contact for families.