Youth Chorale

The Youth Chorale

The Youth Chorale is a select community High School Choral Ensemble committed to introducing young people to the fun and joy of singing together, to expose them to a rich and diverse repertoire of choral music and to instill in them the discipline necessary to produce a fine performance. We hope to encourage young musicians to continue singing throughout their lives. The Youth Chorale, directed by Victoria Redfearn Cave. The Youth Chorale traditionally performs their concerts on the same date/time, and at the same venue as the Adult Chorus concerts.

Sessions

The Youth Chorale program year is divided into three Sessions: Winter, Spring and Fall; plus, a Summer Choral Academy.

Singers can choose to sing in any or all of the Sessions as their schedules allow.

• Fall Session begins September 23, 2024. This session will culminate in two Christmas Concerts (December 07, 2024)

• Winter Session begins January 06, 2025 culminating in a concert at the Mid-Season Masterworks (March 09, 2025)

• Spring Session begins March 17, 2025 culminating in a concert at A Little May Music (May 10, 2025)

• Summer Choral Academy 2025 - it is yet to be determined if the Academy will continue. We will gauge interest as the season progresses.

Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at The Center, Belvedere in Learning Center B.

Why The Virginia Consort Youth Chorale?

• Challenge yourself in a vigorous choral program that includes vocal instruction tailored to the needs of adolescents as well as opportunities to sing with the adult festival chorus and perform with orchestra.

• Find your people. Connect with singers from other schools who are interested in a challenge and who have multiple interests in the arts.

• Get inspired with challenging music selections.

• Authentic leadership opportunities.

How to join:

• Email the Director, Victoria Redfearn Cave, vrcteach@gmail.com for details concerning enrollment.

• Students need to either:

  • Get a teacher recommendation. Send contact information for a teacher recommendation (either school or church choral director or studio teacher) to director Victoria Redfearn Cave, who will send a google form to that teacher.

    — OR —

  • Have a singing session with the director

Cost:

• $150/session which includes two free tickets to the concert ($50-$70 value, depending on session). Scholarships are available, just ask about them when you apply.

• To pay/enroll, venmo: @vaconsortsales or pay by check made out to The Virginia Consort.

• Information on our week-long summer program is located on our Summer Choral Academy page.