SYC is happy to welcome both returning and new students to our 2025-26 season! We have plenty in store this year, including new rehearsal times and locations, staff updates and a year full of singing and friendship ahead! All of the upcoming season info can be found below.
SYC Member Information
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Preparatory Chorus
Director: Carla Wardell at cwardell@strathmore.org
Preparatory Chorus is the introductory ensemble at SYC. Children in grades 2 through 5 are introduced to sight-reading, and instruction in basic music theory. Singers will learn techniques that are safe and suitable for the young voice. We prepare them for advancement into upper ensembles with instruction in choral and performance etiquette.
Preparatory Chorus
Director: Carla Wardell at cwardell@strathmore.org
Preparatory Chorus is the introductory ensemble at SYC. Children in grades 2 through 5 are introduced to sight-reading, and instruction in basic music theory. Singers will learn techniques that are safe and suitable for the young voice. We prepare them for advancement into upper ensembles with instruction in choral and performance etiquette.
Apprentice Chorus
Director: Carla Wardell at cwardell@strathmore.org
Apprentice Chorus furthers our commitment to younger singers, providing instruction to children in grades 3 through 6 in sight-reading and music theory. The Apprentice Chorus will have at least two performances at the Music Center at Strathmore during our choral season, in addition to special regional performances.
Apprentice Chorus
Director: Carla Wardell at cwardell@strathmore.org
Apprentice Chorus furthers our commitment to younger singers, providing instruction to children in grades 3 through 6 in sight-reading and music theory. The Apprentice Chorus will have at least two performances at the Music Center at Strathmore during our choral season, in addition to special regional performances.
Treble Chorus
Director: Carrie Eyler at ceyler@strathmore.org
Treble Chorus is comprised of children in grades 5 through 10 who are early in their vocal music education and are selected according to age and skill level.
Students learn more complex and detailed repertoire and receive intermediate-level music and sight-reading instruction. In addition to our winter and spring concerts, the Treble Chorus allows ensemble members to partner with other local and national ensembles, such as the National Philharmonic Chorale.
Treble Chorus
Director: Carrie Eyler at ceyler@strathmore.org
Treble Chorus is comprised of children in grades 5 through 10 who are early in their vocal music education and are selected according to age and skill level.
Students learn more complex and detailed repertoire and receive intermediate-level music and sight-reading instruction. In addition to our winter and spring concerts, the Treble Chorus allows ensemble members to partner with other local and national ensembles, such as the National Philharmonic Chorale.
Concert Chorus
Director: Michael Wu at mwu@strathmore.org
Concert Chorus is our advanced vocal ensemble for students grades 6 through 12 (and includes both young women and young men with unchanged voices). The Chorus often performs in collaboration with the Young Men’s Chorus and Touring Ensemble.
Concert Chorus
Director: Michael Wu at mwu@strathmore.org
Concert Chorus is our advanced vocal ensemble for students grades 6 through 12 (and includes both young women and young men with unchanged voices). The Chorus often performs in collaboration with the Young Men’s Chorus and Touring Ensemble.
Tenor Bass Chorus
Director: Michael Wu at mwu@strathmore.org
Tenor Bass Chorus is SCC's vocal ensemble featuring singers 13-18 years of age who sing TB, TTB and TBB (tenor/baritone/bass) repertoire selections as well as combining with select members from the Concert Chorus to form an SATB ensemble.
Tenor Bass Chorus
Director: Michael Wu at mwu@strathmore.org
Tenor Bass Chorus is SCC's vocal ensemble featuring singers 13-18 years of age who sing TB, TTB and TBB (tenor/baritone/bass) repertoire selections as well as combining with select members from the Concert Chorus to form an SATB ensemble.
Chamber Ensemble
Director: Michael Wu at mwu@strathmore.org
Chamber Ensemble is comprised of Concert Chorus members who wish to participate in extra performance opportunities both within and outside of Strathmore. For more information on our Chamber Ensemble, please contact Rachel Borczuch at rborczuch@strathmore.org.
Chamber Ensemble
Director: Michael Wu at mwu@strathmore.org
Chamber Ensemble is comprised of Concert Chorus members who wish to participate in extra performance opportunities both within and outside of Strathmore. For more information on our Chamber Ensemble, please contact Rachel Borczuch at rborczuch@strathmore.org.