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"…I wanted to finally take time to thank you for…our children's experiences with The Youth Chorale. They will never, ever forget it, and neither will their parents. Ron and I are both so grateful for what you do to enrich our community." —Trish Higgins, Youth Chorale Parent
" I am about to start my first year as a high school music teacher in northern Virginia and hope to offer my students the musical opportunities that I was fortunate to have because of my experience with The Youth Chorale." —Laura Layman, former singer, Youth Chorale
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For more information about
these choirs, please contact
Mrs. Rehorn at drehorn@k12albemarle.org or phone her at 434.978.4338 |
The Youth Choruses
- The High School Chorus—a mixed chorus made up of the most experienced young men and women through high school age
- Treble Chorus—experienced treble-voiced singers through
12th grade
- Prelude Choir—children in grades 4 through 7
- First Step Choir—new choir for younger singers, grades K through 3
High School and Treble Choruses
At the very core of our existence is a commitment to introduce young people to the fun and joy of singing together, exposing them to a rich and diverse repertoire of choral music and instilling the discipline necessary to produce a fine performance. We hope to encourage young musicians to continue singing throughout their lives. The Virginia Consort Youth Chorale was formed in 1992 by The Virginia Consort, a choral ensemble of adult singers under the direction of Judith Gary.
Originally, The Youth Chorale had 20 singers, but it has grown to include over 100 young people in four choirs: The First Step Choir, our newest choir, for children in 2nd and 3rd grades who love to sing and desire more singing experience, The Prelude Choir for children in 4th grade through 7th grade, a Treble Chorus for experienced treble-voiced singers through 12th grade, and The High School Chorus, a mixed chorus made up of the most experienced young men and women through high school age. Members of each of these choruses are chosen by audition and are re-auditioned each year. Every one of our concerts includes a segment featuring the talented young people that make up our Youth Chorale.
Prelude and First Step Choirs
The Prelude and First Step Choirs are directed by Donna Rehorn, an extremely experienced and highly regarded master teacher known for her ability to combine the teaching of fine choral skills with fun and enjoyment.
Donna Rehorn
Director, Prelude and First Step Choirs
As the director of the Prelude Choir and First Step Choir, Donna Rehorn brings 18 years' experience as an elementary Music Specialist and Conductor. She currently teaches general music and chorus at Baker-Butler Elementary School in Albemarle County. In addition, Mrs. Rehorn has 10 years' experience as a church musician and currently directs the “Saint Nicholas Choir” and the “COOS Celebration Choir” at Church of Our Saviour Episcopal in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is also a member of The Virginia Consort Chamber Chorus.
Mrs. Rehorn received her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Tennessee Technological University and continues post-graduate work and study during the summer. Mrs. Rehorn has been an invited presenter at state and local music educator’s conferences and a guest director and adjudicator for elementary and middle school choral honors choruses. In addition to local performances, the Prelude Choir and her school chorus were both selected to perform at the Virginia Music Educator’s Conference.
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