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 and Vocé. The CCC is generally for younger and less experienced singers, and Vocé is a select ensemble, generally comprised of middle and high school students. Both ensembles function and learn music separately, but also combine to perform as one larger choir.
Vocé rehearses from 5:00-6:00 p.m. as they work on their more select repertoire. The CCC rehearses from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as they work on proper singing, breathing, reading music, matching pitch, diction, etc. They are combined with Vocé on a schedule determined by the director.
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 6–13, 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 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, 2023
Rehearsals
- Mondays, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Cogswell Hall, Room 120, Sep. 18 through Dec. 11.
Performances
- 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 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 Kick-Off Activity (NEW!)
- There will be a kick-off and recruiting activity from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, in Cogswell Hall, Room 120. Be sure to email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com for all the details!
Fall Auditions
Auditions are not for being admitted to the ensemble but are for placement in one of the two groups—CCC or Vocé. They are officially scheduled for 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 18 (first day of rehearsal) in Cogswell Hall, Room 126.
However, everyone must email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com to confirm their audition, or to arrange a different day and time if unable to make the Sep. 18 day/time. Auditioning students are not required to bring any prepared material.
Spring Semester, 2024
Rehearsals
- *Mondays, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Cogswell Room 120, January 29 through May 13
Performances
- 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 20, Gorell Recital Hall (second floor, Sutton Hall)
- Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors; Free, 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.