The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus
The Youth Chorus is open to students who will be entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall, as well as 8th grade students with changing voices.
The Youth Chorus performs annually with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and is regularly called to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Music Center and Blossom Music Center. Additionally, the Youth Chorus performs at other community concerts and events each season.
Daniel Singer, Director
Devon Steve, Assistant Director
Daniel Overly, Collaborative Pianist
Taylor Mills Logan, Manager
What’s it like to be a member?
The Youth Chorus is open to students who will be entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall, as well as 8th grade students with changing voices. The Youth Chorus rehearses at University Circle United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoons between September and April and perform approximately 3 to 5 concerts at year. Hear from our choristers directly:
It means everything to have a home away from home in this group. I build my vocal skills and my social and emotional skills with my COYC family!
Once I joined COYC, it helped show me that there’s even more opportunities for higher level music and it helped further inspire me to pursue a career in music.
I love singing with COYC. It allows me to grow as a musician every day and introduces me to other peers with similar interests. Choir is my favorite part of every week.
Be a part of our history
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus was founded in 1991 to raise interest in choral music within the schools of northeastern Ohio, and to encourage more students to continue their choral activities through college and into adulthood. The Youth Chorus comprises of approximately 80 members in grades 9 through 12 and represents almost 40 schools and communities. Like their colleagues in the Youth Orchestra, they are selected by audition.
On average, the Youth Chorus presents five concerts each season and collaborates with other musical ensembles such as The Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. In addition to performances at Severance Music Center, their activities include concerts and community engagement programs throughout the greater Cleveland area, as well as workshops and masterclass opportunities with highly regarded choral directors and clinicians.
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus has been led by Gareth Morell (1991-98), Betsy Burleigh (1998-2006), Frank Bianchi (2006-12), Lisa Wong (2012-17), and Daniel Singer (2017-present). The ensemble has been widely praised as one of the top high-school-aged choral performing ensembles in the state of Ohio.
Youth Choruses are supported by
Kenneth and Kathleen Outcalt
The Wesley Family Foundation
The Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation