Tacoma Youth Chorus is accepting inquiries for children and youth to participate in our 2023-2024 season (beginning in the fall). Our singers come to us with a love of music and singing, ability to match pitch, and a willingness to work respectfully with one another.
We invite you to click on each choir description to read about your child’s choir level and director, call our office to ask additional questions and to schedule a voice check with a director.
Masks are welcome and all singers are asked to take appropriate precautions, including staying home, if they are experiencing illness or suspect a potential contact with someone who is ill. TYC strongly encourages up-to-date COVID vaccinations. TYC’s staff and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.
Just wanted to reach out and thank you and the whole TYC organization for a great year of learning, even in the face of incredible challenges. You have taught our students so much this year, not only related to music but also what it looks like to persevere in adversity and find the joy in sharing music together. I am so grateful.”
TYC Parent
Preparatory Program
Music Makers: Grades K-2 in Fall 2023
An activity-based music class featuring singing, rhythm and movement activities, Music Makers prepares children with the skills needed for the Intermediate Choirs level. This is a nonperformance class with family sharing events. With three classes offered in two locations, we’re sure there’s an option for every child who loves to sing! CLICK TO READ MORE >>
- TUITION*: 9 monthly payments of $80 ($720/year) + $125 Annual Registration Fee.
- CLASSES: The exact same class is offered at 3 different times/places
- Annie Wright School Chapel
- Music Makers 1: Mondays from 5:15 – 6:00pm
- Charles Wright Academy Lower School Music Room
- Music Makers 2: Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45pm OR
- Music Makers 3: Thursdays from 5:00 – 5:45pm
- First week of October, 2023 – mid June, 2024 (9 months)
- Annie Wright School Chapel
- NONPERFORMANCE: Family “sharings” throughout the year.
- DIRECTOR: Katie Brizuela
*Need based scholarships available.
Intermediate Choirs
Concert Choir: Grades 2-4 (grade 2 by director recommendation) in Fall 2023
Engaging, innovative, and intentional music programming with just the right challenge for singers in the Concert Choir as they are provided age-appropriate learning opportunities that include literature and early skill development including sight-reading and vocal techniques. CLICK TO READ MORE >>
- TUITION*: 10 monthly payments of $95 ($950/year) + $125 Annual Registration Fee.
- ADDITIONAL COSTS: Uniform/t-shirt costs (nominal amounts vary by choir) are in addition to tuition fees.
- REHEARSALS:
- Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30
- Charles Wright Academy Middle School Commons
- September 13th, 2023 – mid June, 2024
- PERFORMANCES: Multiple concerts planned throughout the year.
- DIRECTOR: Katie Brizuela
*Need based scholarships available.
Chamber Choir: Grades 5-8 in Fall 2023
Chamber Choir singers work on improving their musical skills through more challenging literature, including advanced skill development (sight-reading and vocal techniques). CLICK TO READ MORE >>
- TUITION*: 10 monthly payments of $105 ($1,050/year) + $125 Annual Registration Fee.
- ADDITIONAL COSTS: Uniform/t-shirt costs (nominal amounts vary by choir) are in addition to tuition fees.
- REHEARSALS:
- Tuesdays from 4:15 – 5:30
- Charles Wright Academy Middle School Commons
- September 12th, 2023 – mid June, 2024
- PERFORMANCES: Multiple concerts planned throughout the year.
- DIRECTOR: Judy Herrington
*Need based scholarships available.
Advanced Choirs
Chorale: Treble and Tenor-Bass in Grades 9-12 in Fall 2023
Singing more advanced music, high school-aged singers participate in two choirs, either the Treble or Tenor-Bass Choir AND the Chorale (Treble and Tenor-Bass Choirs combined). CLICK TO READ MORE >>
- TUITION*: 10 monthly payments of $130 ($1,300/year) + $125 Annual Registration Fee.
- REHEARSALS:
- Tuesdays from 5:45 – 8:00
- Charles Wright Academy Middle School Commons
- September 12th, 2023 – mid June, 2024
- PERFORMANCES: Multiple concerts planned throughout the year.
- TREBLE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Judy Herrington
- TENOR-BASS CHOIR DIRECTOR: Alonso Brizuela
- CHORALE DIRECTOR: Judy Herrington
*Need based scholarships available.
Contact Eve at the office for more information.
eve@tacomayouthchorus.org
(253) 588-1391
23-24 Season Highlights
Music Makers (K-2) Sharing Programs
Monday, November 13
Thursday, November 16
Holiday Favorites with Symphony Tacoma (Chamber Choir, Chorale)
Sunday, December 3 (with mandatory rehearsal on Saturday, December 2)
Sharing Our Song Winter Community Engagement Program (Concert Choir)
Sunday, December 10
Gift of Song Concert (All choirs; optional for Music Makers at 2pm performance)
Saturday, December 16 (2 performances)
Candlelight Concert (Chorale and Alumni Legacy Choir)
Monday, December 18
Sharing Our Song Spring Community Engagement Program (Concert Choir)
Saturday, March 16
Sharing Our Song with Special Guests: Tacoma String Philharmonic (Chamber Choir, Chorale)
Saturday, March 23
Music Makers (K-2) Sharing Programs
Monday, March 25
Thursday, March 28
Guest Performance with Tacoma String Philharmonic (Chamber Choir, Chorale)
Saturday, May 4
Music Makers (K-2) Sharing Programs
Monday, May 20
Thursday, May 23
Celebration in Song Concert (All choirs; optional for Music Makers)
Monday, June 17
*For our choirs, these events are in addition to retreats, family sharings, and occasional special Saturday rehearsals. For more information about details specific to an individual choir, consult the calendar in Chorus Connection (if your singer is enrolled for the current season) or contact us at info@tacomayouthchorus.org
**Further details, including times, locations, and information about tickets, will be provided on our events page as performances approach.