Cleburne Area Youth Chorus
The benefits of music ensembles...
An emotionally safe, shared space
Helps to develop self confidence and good self-image
Honing one's sense of self-discipline and organizational techniques
Improved socio-emotional well being
Develop awareness of what is going on around you as an individual
How to Join
Schedule an audition
Be at least 9 but no older than 14 (students 15 and up can audition for Chisholm Trail Community Chorale!)
Sing in tune with an unchanged voice
Use clear tone that will blend well with others
Show a good sense of beat and rhythm
Be self-disciplined, attentive, and have a positive, teachable attitude!
Commitments
Attend ONE of the two rehearsals scheduled each week (Tuesdays 4-5:30pm or Thursdays 6:30-8pm)
Rehearsals will go on through each school semester until the performances
Attend each 2nd Saturday rehearsal (3 total) from 10am to 12pm (noon)
Attend the DRESS REHEARSAL (Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7pm)
Participate in the 2 PERFORMANCES: Christmas Concerts are Thursday, Dec. 14 (7pm) and Saturday, Dec. 16 (2:30pm)
A Safe Space to Learn
The Cleburne Area Youth Chorus strives to make all youth welcome. We also have opportunities for parents to volunteer to help as assistants for the rehearsals and always have one adult per 15 youth to maintain safety. All volunteers, regardless if they are parents of youth involved in the chorus or not, are required to submit to a background check through the state before being scheduled to assist with rehearsals.Â
About the Director
Cleburne Area Youth Chorus Director Santhia Collins is a music educator bringing 35+ years of experience as a choral director, having directed HS and Middle School choirs in New Mexico and Texas. She attended Samford University in Birmingham, AL where she majored in music education. She served as Artistic Director of the Bay Area Children's Chorus for 5 seasons teaching 50-60 kids the art and joy of choral singing and is excited to bring that opportunity to Cleburne youth.
