Northside Young Singers
Lynn Swanson, Music Director
Ivy Belk Pirl, Accompanist
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The Northside Young Singers will have a partial season beginning March 12, 2012. Please contact us to participate.
Northside Young Singers offers three ensembles for children ages 6-18 and are performing ensembles of the William Baker Choral Foundation. Rehearsals are held at Acworth United Methodist Church in north Cobb County. Children ages 6-8 are not required to audition. They may simply register at the first rehearsal.
Youth Chorale (ages 13 – 18) meets Monday evenings 7:15 – 8:45 Lynn Swanson, Director
Concert Choir (ages 9 – 13) meets 6:00 – 7:15 Lynn Swanson, Director
Training Choir (ages 6 – 9) meets 5:45 – 6:45 Christie Holtman, Director
Auditions for children 9 – 18 consist of singing a prepared solo (such as My Country tis of Thee) and singing notes
played on the piano. Our staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. To learn more about Northside Young Singers or to schedule an audition, please call Lynn Swanson, Music Director at 678-787-9189 or visit our website at: www.FestivalSingers.org
The Northside Young Singers is a choral ensemble for children convenient to families from Cobb, Bartow, Paulding and Cherokee Counties in suburban Atlanta.
Highlights of the 2010-2011 Concert Season
- 2010 Christmas Atlanta Festival with the William Baker Festival Singers, Organist Sue Goddard, Cobb Festival Singers, and The Christmas Atlanta Festival Brass
- Masterworks Concert featuring music by Faure and Debussey.
- Critically-acclaimed performance at the 2011 Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston.
Questions & Answers
Why should children sing?
Every person in human history has raised his or her voice in song beginning in childhood and throughout their lives. For many children, singing is as natural as breathing.
Participation in a singing group in childhood teaches musical skills that can be enjoyed throughout life.
Participation in a quality children’s choir builds relationships with wholesome friends in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Research has proven that children who participate in structured musical activities perform better, on average, in all areas of school work, and they are more involved in community service as adults.
Why choose the Northside Young Singers?
The professional staff of the Northside Young Singers is committed to the musical, social, educational and creative growth of your child.
Though a new musical group, the Northside Young Singers is sponsored by the Choral Foundation, a national organization begun in Atlanta in 1990 that now involves over 500 choral singers in ten ensembles based in three states.
It is the purpose of the Northside Young Singers to connect your child with quality musical classics, folk works and songs from cultures across the globe.
The Northside Young Singers is a family-friendly musical organization. Tuition is modest, and scholarship support is readily available in cases of need. A faithful commitment to rehearsals and concerts is expected, but schedules are designed to accommodate the needs of our busy families.
How does our family get involved?
The Northside Young Singers experience begins for your family with a simple audition. The audition is designed to evaluate your child’s vocal quality and musical aptitude through a friendly, non-threatening process. The audition session includes:
- Getting Acquainted
- Singing a Favorite Song Unaccompanied
- “My Country Tis of Thee” is a Great Choice
- Singing Notes Played On the Piano
While your child is completing his or her audition, parents will have an opportunity to discuss the expected commitment to faithful attendance to rehearsals and concerts. Of course, our staff will be available to answer any questions you may have before the audition as well as during this conversation.
What age children are invited to interview for placement in one of our two choirs?
We have two singing opportunities for your child. Children in grades 4-8 may interview for the Concert Choir while children in grades 2 & 3 may apply for placement in our Training Choir.
What if my children are older ?
We hope to add an ensemble for older teens in the coming years.
TRAINING CHOI
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Rehearsals: Monday, 5:45 – 6:50 pm
The Training Choir is a beginning level choir that develops your young singer’s music reading skills, encourages them to discover their true singing voice and introduces them to the joy of music making. We will play musical games, learn about solfege through the aid of Kodaly hand signs and grow in our appreciation of various styles of music.
The Concert Choir
Rehearsals: Monday, 6:00 – 7:10 pm
The Concert Choir is our advanced choir that strives to promote excellent musicianship utilizing proper vocal production, developing music reading skills, and advancing great choral music. We enjoy making lovely music together and look forward to performing at various concert venues throughout the school year.
The Youth Chorale
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:15 – 8:45 pm 
Rehearsals take place at
Acworth United Methodist Church
4340 Collins Circle in Acworth,GA
near Cobb Parkway and Highway 92
To schedule an interview for for your child, please call 678.787.9189 or by sending a message below:
