Columbia Youth Choirs General Information

 ENROLL NOW FOR CYC!  

SIGN UP HERE to join CYC’s 11th season, starting August 27, 2023

About CYC:  CAAM’s youth choir extension Columbia Youth Choirs (CYC) was established in 2013 to serve students in grades K-12 of any ability level, economic background, and cultural or religious affiliation. Its membership represents over 30 public, private, and homeschool programs in the region. The seven choirs and CYC Academy classes offered ensure any interested singer an opportunity to receive high-quality vocal music education at an affordable price. CYC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, registered with the State of Missouri.


Choirs/Classes 

Poco Voce

Open to young musicians in grades K-2

Teacher: Piper Stow

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Primo Choir

Open to new singers in grades 3-5

Conductor: Chloe Prewett

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Cambiare Young Men’s Chorus I

Open to tenor/bass/changing voices in grades 6-8

Conductor: Topher Otake

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Cambiare Young Men’s Chorus II

Open to tenor/bass voices in grades 9-12

Conductor: Emily Edgington Andrews

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Bella Voce

Open to treble voices in middle and high school

Conductor: Clara Smith

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Canta Bella

Open to treble voices in grades 8-12, audition only

Conductor: Emily Edgington Andrews

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CYC General Information

CYC Schedule At-a-Glance

Sundays at Columbia Independent School (1801 N. Stadium Blvd.)

3:30-4:15 p.m. Primo Choir, Open to singers in grades 3-5

3:30-4:20 p.m. Cambiare Chorus II, Open to tenor/bass voices in grades 9-12

3:30-4:25 p.m. Bella Voce, Open to treble voices, grades 6-12

3:50-4:40 p.m. Cambiare Chorus I, Open to tenor/bass/changing voices in grades 6-8

4:30-5:00 p.m. Poco Voce, Open to grades K-2, non-performing

4:30-5:45 p.m. Canta Bella, Open to treble voices in grades 8-12*

*Vocal placement hearing or audition required (Click Here for More Information)


Important Season Dates

*A more detailed calendar will be provided at the beginning of the season with additional specific dates related to the ensemble. Below are major dates that impact all.*

August

29 — CYC Rehearsals Begin for Primo, Cambiare I & II, Bella Voce, and Canta Bella

September

3 — NO CYC Rehearsals

10 — CYC Rehearsals, Poco Voce Begins

17– CYC Rehearsals

24 — CYC Rehearsals

October

1 — CYC Rehearsals

8 — CYC Rehearsals

15– CYC Rehearsals, Poco Voce Ends

22 — CYC Rehearsals

29 — CYC Rehearsals

November

5 — CYC Rehearsals

12 — CYC Concert

CYC 2nd Session Runs January 28, 2024-May 5, 2024.


Location

Rehearsals will take place at Columbia Independent School (1801 N. Stadium Blvd.)


Tuition

Keeping costs low is a vital component of CYC. Our tuition ranges $25-$180 per year depending on the class or ensemble. That’s just $6-$8 a week! Similar nearby choral programs cost up to seven times more (not including uniforms and tours). Our low rates do not cover the actual running cost of $416.88 per child. If you’re able, please consider adding a donation to help with costs such as staff salaries, sheet music, venue rentals, and printing. Or sponsor another singer in need! Click here to give.

Session Fees for 2023-2024

Poco Voce: $60/session or $100/year  ($8.33/class)

Primo Choir, Cambiare I & II, Bella Voce, Canta Bella: $100/session or $180/year  ($7.20/rehearsal).

CAAM Academy Class: $30/class (non-CYC members only: add one-time yearly $25 administrative fee) ($6.25/class)

  • Have several singers in your family? Don’t worry! CYC offers multi-child/family discounts: 1st child is full price, and any additional siblings are 20% off.
  • Scholarship and payment plan options are available and may be requested when filling out the membership information form.  

Contact the CYC Coordinator if you have any questions!