The Crimson Youth Choir provides choral singing opportunities for primary and secondary students within the IUP Community Music School.
It is currently divided into two groups—the Crimson Children's Choir (CCC) and Vocé. The CCC is generally for younger and less experienced singers, and Vocé is a select audition-only ensemble comprised of middle and high school students.
Both ensembles function and learn music separately, but also combine to perform as one larger choir.
The CCC will rehearse from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as they work on proper singing, breathing, reading music, matching pitch, diction, etc. They can be combined with Vocé on a schedule determined by the director.
Vocé will rehearse from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as they work on their more select repertoire. High school age students with Friday night commitments will be excused as needed; members may also come early to also work with the CCC, as determined by the director. In addition Voce member will participate in two to three workshops (dates TBD) where they will arrange their own a cappella songs and work on ensemble techniques.
Depending on enrollment, there may also be an opportunity for Voce to work as a jazz choir with guest clinician.
Director
Kye-Won Doyle, BME George Mason University; MA Music Performance, IUP, 2019
Accompanist
Cost
$50 per semester ($25 tuition; $25 registration fee). There is also a limited amount of funding assistance available through the scholarship program. See our Scholarships page for more information.
Eligibility
- Crimson Children's Choir: Students, generally ages 6-18, who want to learn to read music, match pitch, and learn the basic fundamentals of singing.
- Vocé: Students, generally middle and high school, who can more advanced in singing, reading music, and are ready for more challenging vocal repertoire of at least three parts.
Auditions
Auditions are for placement in the most appropriate ensemble; all auditioning students will be placed in an ensemble. To schedule your audition, email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com to arrange a day and time.
Fall Semester, 2022
Rehearsals
- Mondays, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Cogswell Room 120, Sep. 12 through Dec. 12.
Performances
- Saturday Dec. 17, 7:00 p.m., Blue Room (first floor, Sutton Hall)
- Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors; Free with I-Card, military, children 12 and under
- Tickets:
- Available only at the door prior to the performance; cash and check only.
Fall Auditions
Auditions are not for being admitted to the ensemble, but are for placement in one of the two groups - CCC or Vocé. However, everyone must email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com to arrange a day and time to sing for her. Auditioning students are not required to bring any prepared material.
Spring Semester, 2023
Rehearsals
- *Mondays, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Cogswell Room 120, January 23 through May 8.
Performances
- Day/Time/Location TBA
- Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors; Free with I-Card, Military, children 12 and under
- Tickets:
- Available only at the door prior to the performance; cash and check only.
Spring Auditions
Only participants new to the ensemble need audition; returning members from the fall semester do not. All new participants must email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com to arrange a day and time.