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In photo above: Winston-Salem Youth Chorus’ Class of 2014-2015. (Submitted Photo)

Special to the Chronicle

The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus invites children ages 8 to 18 to audition for the 2015-2016 season, which begins at the end of August.
Auditions will be held on Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 and Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2575 Parkway Drive.

Members of the WSYC learn vocal technique, theory, singing in other languages, discipline, confidence and teamwork while performing beautiful choral arrangements.

The chorus often collaborates with the UNCSA, The WS Symphony, Piedmont Wind Ensemble, Piedmont Chamber singers and other groups in the region. They also travel and perform in other countries around the nation. The tours in the past have included performances in Austria, Italy, France, Chicago, New York City and New Orleans.

The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus, a non-profit arts organization founded in 1993 has impacted the lives of hundreds of children and youth, through music education and performance experiences. The organization impacts the children with its mission to engage and develop youth from diverse backgrounds, and to enrich their lives by inspiring excellence in choral music. The WSYC now has around 100 members in four ensembles, ranging from grades 3-12 and representing more than 40 schools in Forsyth and surrounding counties.

For more information and to schedule an audition time, go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or contact the office at 336-703-0001.