The Crimson Youth Choir provides choral singing opportunities for primary and secondary students within the 亚色影库 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, 亚色影库, 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, 2024
Rehearsals
- Mondays, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Cogswell Hall, Room 120, Sep. 9 through Dec. 9.
NOTE: There will be NO rehearsal Oct. 21 (亚色影库 mini-Fall break)
Performances
- Sunday, December 15, 6:00 p.m., Blue Room, 1st Floor Sutton Hall, 亚色影库 Main Campus
- Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors, I-Card, military; children 12 and under free
- Tickets:
- Available only at the door prior to the performance; cash and check only.
Repertoire
In a program titled “Gaudete Rejoice!” the ensemble will be performing a wide variety of selections, ranging from individual soloists to the full choir, and covering a wide-ranging repertoire.
- I Thank You God by Gwyneth Walker
- Lineage b Andrea Ramsey
- The Sound of Silence by Paul Simon
- You Say by Laura Daigle
- Bringers of Noise by Kyle Pederson
- I Sing Because I'm Happy by Charles Gabriel, arr. Kenneth Paden
- Larger Than Life by Pinkzebra
- Jingle Bells by J. Pierpoint, arr. Kirby Shaw
- Hot Chocolate from the Polar Express
- White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes
- Gaudete! by Michael Engelhardt
- Other seasonal favorites......
Fall Kick-Off Activity
- TBA; typically, the end of August. 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. 9 (first rehearsal) and Monday, Sep. 16 (second 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. 9 and 16 days/time. Auditioning students are not required to bring any prepared material.
Spring Semester, 2025
Rehearsals
- Mondays, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Cogswell Room 120, January 27 through May 12
Performances
- 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 19, Gorell Recital Hall, 2nd Floor Sutton Hall
- Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors, I-Card, military; children 12 and under free
- Tickets:
- Available only at the door prior to the performance; cash and check only.
Repertoire
- Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
- Sisi Ni Moja by Jacob Narverud
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Traditional Appalachian), arr. J. David Moore
- Hotaru Koi by Rō Ogura
- Dear John, Dear John by Stephen M. Hopkins
- Heroes and Dreamers by PINKZEBRA
- I Thank You God by Gwyneth Walker
- Sure On This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen
- Johnson Boys (Trad. American Fiddle Tune), arr. Jay Broeker
- Other chamber groups and soloists.......
Spring Auditions
Only participants new to the ensemble for the spring semester 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.