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"A long time ago I was a student of the Edmond Art Institute. You helped me through an extremely rough period of my life.  I am now an artist/web designer and I would like to express my deep appreciation for the art classes that you gave one troubled young man long ago.  Thank you!

~Brian
Whiteboro, TX

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2010-11 EDMOND YOUTH CHORUS AUDITION DATES!

Call today to schedule your child's "friendly" audition, 340-4481.

The Edmond Youth Chorus is an honor chorus for 4th - 7th graders offering a unique opportunity for young people to participate in a quality choral group under the direction of Edmond's 2004 "teacher of the year", Leah McDonald.  Each season the chorus enjoys a varied and exciting performance schedule throughout Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro area. 

AUDITION DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Monday, JULY 26:  9:30 - 11:30

Monday, AUG. 2:  4:00 - 6:00

Monday, AUG. 16:  4:00 - 6:00

Monday, AUG. 23:  4:00 - 6:00 

To schedule an audition, call 340-4481.

Congratulations Edmond Youth Chorus, Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Bruce for an outstanding 2009-10 choral season!  Have a great summer and we will see you in July for auditions for our upcoming 2010-2011 season!

Whether your child is a seasoned singer with experience or your child is beginning to sing and would like to learn to sing in a chorus, the Edmond Youth Chorus is an exceptional opportunity.

The Edmond Youth Chorus is an honor chorus for boys & girls who will be in the 4th to 7th grades in the fall.  The chorus will begin its 25th year in August. 

Members of the Edmond Youth chorus rehearse on Mondays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at the new FAI building at 27 E. Edwards.   The first rehearsal will be August 23rd.

Chorus members receive vocal instruction and learn a wide range of selected music such as contemporary, sacred, folk, patriotic, seasonal, and classical. Choreography is developed for some songs and mallet and percussion instruments are used. New ideas and music are presented each year. Many children audition and remain in the chorus for four years.

Leah McDonald, music teacher at Cross Timbers elementary and former Edmond Teacher of the Year, will serve again as the Director of the Edmond Youth Chorus which is sponsored by the Fine Arts Institute.

Leah is passionate when it comes to music and children and we are thrilled she will share her talent with us," states Mitzi Hancuff, Executive Director of the FAI.

"I do my best to fill students and chorus members with a life long love of music. Music and art enhance self-esteem, self-awareness and foster understanding between cultures," says Leah McDonald.

At the auditions children will be asked to sing a familiar tune and will be given music patterns to sing. Four children may sing together and individually during the five-minute audition.

The Chorus year is from August 24 through April 26.  The chorus performs at community functions from October through April and has a Spring Concert in April. The ideal size for the chorus is 45 voices.

The Edmond Youth Chorus is one of the many cultural projects sponsored by the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond. Now in its 24th year, the Institute is a charitable organization offering educational opportunities for children and adults in the visual and performing arts.

Annual Tuition:  $360.   Tuition can be paid in two payments of $180.
OR
A 10% discount is given for a one time payment:  $324.

Each member is required to purchase a Edmond Youth Chorus uniform, t-shirt and have black flat shoes.

For more information, call the Fine Arts Institute at 340-4481.

Thank you.

Genevieve McClain
Chorus Coordinator
405-340-4481

2009-2010 Edmond Youth Chorus

Edmond Youth Chorus - December,2009 Edmond Memorial Christmas Performance