Columbia Youth Choirs General Information
Registration for the Spring 2025 Session is now open! Sign up HERE.
View our CYC Info Flyer HERE.
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-1
Teacher: Piper Stow
Primo Choir
Open to singers in grades 2-4
Conductor: Chloe Prewett
Cambiare Chorus I
Open to tenor/bass/changing voices in grades 5-8
Conductor: Topher Otake
Cambiare Chorus II
Open to tenor/bass voices in grades 9-12
Conductor: Emily Edgington Andrews
Bella Voce
Open to treble voices in grades 5-12
Conductor: Clara Smith
Canta Bella
Open to treble voices in grades 8-12, audition only
Conductor: Emily Edgington Andrews
CYC General Information
CYC Schedule At-a-Glance
Sundays at Columbia Independent School (1801 N. Stadium Blvd.)
3:30-4:20 p.m. Primo Choir, Open to singers in grades 2-4
3:30-4:50 p.m. Cambiare Chorus II, Open to tenor/bass voices in grades 9-12
3:30-4:30 p.m. Cambiare Chorus I, Open to tenor/bass/changing voices in grades 5-8
3:30-4:45 p.m. Bella Voce, Open to treble voices, grades 5-12, non-auditioned
4:30-5:00 p.m. Poco Voce, Open to grades K-1
4:20-5:45 p.m. Canta Bella, Open to treble voices in grades 8-12, auditioned (Click Here for Audition 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.*
November 24, 2024-January 19, 2025–Winter Break
January 2025
26–CYC Rehearsals Resume: Bring a Friend Day (all ensembles EXCEPT Poco Voce)
February 2025
2–CYC Rehearsals
7–Rehearsal for “Unity” Concert–Canta Bella, Bella Voce, Cambiare I & II, and Primo
8–Dress Rehearsal and “Unity” Concert–Canta Bella, Bella Voce, Cambiare I & II, and Primo
9–NO CYC REHEARSALS
16–CYC Rehearsals – Poco Voce Begins
23–CYC Rehearsals
March 2025
2– CYC Rehearsals
9–CYC Rehearsals
16–CYC Rehearsals
23–NO CYC REHEARSALS
30–CYC Rehearsals
April 2025
5–Dress Rehearsal and “Honoring Home” Concert with Prometheus–Canta Bella, Bella Voce, Cambiare I & II, and Primo
6–CYC Rehearsals
13–CYC Rehearsals – Poco Voce Ends
20–NO CYC REHEARSALS
26–ALL CYC Rehearsal for “Life’s a Stage” Concert
27–ALL CYC Dress Rehearsal and “Life’s a Stage” Concert
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 $30-$180 per year depending on the class or ensemble. That’s just $7-$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 2024-2025
Poco Voce: $80/session or $140/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!