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YCKC is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working singers in grades 3-12 from across the Kansas City metro to join us for our 2020-2021 season. No prior musical training is necessary, but some choral experience is helpful for singers in grades 6 and up. See our FAQ section for additional chorus information.
Auditions for the 2020-2021 season will occur on June 13th, June 20th and June 27th at Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch.
Ready to sign-up? Visit the Auditions page and complete the form to select your preferred date and time for the 20 minute audition. We look forward to meeting you! YCKC leadership is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all singers, parents and staff. YCKC will follow the latest CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and sanitation throughout the audition process.
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The Youth Chorus of Kansas City was thrilled to perform the National Anthem before the February 8th Harlem Globetrotters game. Singers from the Prelude, Intermezzo, Singer and Youth Chorus ensembles sang together for this exciting event. Hit the play button below to watch the performance. Join the Youth Chorus of Kansas City for GLOW, featuring the music of Eric Whitacre, Ryan Main, Blake Richter, Jacob Narverud, Pentatonix, and more. The concert will feature performances by YCKC Prelude, YCKC Intermezzo, YCKC Singers, and the Youth Chorus of Kansas City ensembles. "GLOW" Saturday, December 8th at 3:00 PM Atonement Lutheran Church 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 Let us know you are coming by visiting YCKC's Facebook page and share the event with your friends and family.  Join the Youth Chorus of Kansas City on Saturday, May 4th for the final performance of the 2018-2019 season. "A World Bigger Than Me" will feature the stories and vocal traditions of cultures from around the world. "A World Bigger Than Me" Saturday, May 4th at 3:00 PM Village Presbyterian Church 6641 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208 Let us know you are coming by visiting YCKC's Facebook page and share the event with your friends and family.  On March 9th the YCKC Singers performed alongside local Kansas City band "Fathers" at the 2016 Main Event Space. This unique collaboration was in celebration of the band's EP release. The Youth Chorus of Kansas City is continually seeking opportunities for the singers to perform at venues and events throughout the metro area. From the national anthem before the Harlem Globetrotters game to a performance with the Nairobi Chamber Chorus, YCKC singers enjoy connecting with the community. Check out a pre-concert interview and performance by "Fathers" promoting the event on KSHB's Kansas City Live HERE.   The Youth Chorus of Kansas City was honored to be the only choir featured at the 2018 Kansas City Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 23rd. Mayor Sly James invited YCKC to participate in the festivities and help usher in the holiday season in Crown Center.
 We are proud to be featured in Cued In, the blog of J.W. Pepper, the world’s largest supplier of sheet music.
Tom Dean, the Classroom and Choral Editor for J.W. Pepper, interviewed Executive Director and Artistic Director Ryan Main about the purpose of the choir, types of performances the choir presents, and the students who participate. Excerpt from the article: "The Youth Chorus of Kansas City is proudly inclusive, embracing and representing the diversity of Kansas City. Additionally, YCKC makes scholarships available to families in need, with almost 40% of students currently on scholarship." Read the full article HERE. |