NEWS...

This year marks PYC's 35th Anniversary!  Many special events are planned to celebrate the great contributions the choir has made to the children of our region over the past three and a half decades.  Events will be highlighted on this website and on the alumni Facebook page.  If you are not already included on the choir Facebook page, friend Ms. Finley now!

The 2011-2012 PYC Choir season began on Tuesday, September 13th at Gloria Dei Church for the Montgomery County members of the Senior Choir and on Thursday, September 15th at Everett Elementary School for the Bucks County members.  The Junior Choir, which more than doubled in size this year to a lively membership of 36 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, began rehearsal on Wednesday, September 14th at Gloria Dei Church.

The first special anniversary event will be at the inaugural presentation of an "Informance" on Saturday, November 12th at Gloria Dei Church.  This is an outreach program for local music teachers and parents, during which the Junior and Senior Choirs will demonstrate techniques and procedures that are taught during regular weekly rehearsals.  The children will demonstrate how they learn music literacy, repertoire, singing in harmony, professional decorum, stage presence, and other important elements of becoming a musician.

The director, Eileen Finley, will explain the techniques in a lecture/demonstration format and the afternoon will end with a reception, during which the teachers will be able to speak with the children, examine their music, and question with the director.  To make a reservation for the Informance contact the director by telephone or by e-mail.

Auditions will be held in April and May by appointment only. Applicants for junior choir must be currently in grades 1, 2 or 3 and applicants for senior choir must be currently in grades 4, 5, 6 or 7.  Children auditioning for the senior choir will be asked to sing the first verse of America.  They'll also be asked to clap the rhythm (the words) of Jingle Bells while stepping the beat.  Children auditioning for the junior choir will be asked to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. During the audition, parents will attend a meeting with the choir's manager to learn more about this exciting program.  To schedule an audition call 215-782-3527 or e-mail us by clicking HERE.

ALUMNI...

A few of our PYC Alumni took the time to share their memories and thoughts about being a member of the choir.  Thanks Alumns!

"I have learned that to make it through life, you have to do things you love. Take time to make yourself happy and share your happiness with others." Alison Cochran

"Along with a deep appreciation and love of music, being in PYC has fostered in me the punctuality of a metronome. I'm rarely, if ever, late which is pretty admirable for someone of my age. Also, I'm a very efficient packer. But mostly I'm thankful for the music." Laura Ballek

"I learned many lessons from PYC from how to introduce myself to people I wouldn't normally approach, to the importance of professionalism, preparation, perseverance, and confidence. On the practical side I learned independence, time management, money management and how to iron! Overall, my 4 years in PYC taught me to love music in its multitude of forms, style and genres. This love is with me today, and I will never lose that. Thank you, PYC, for setting me on the path to become who I am today. Ms. Finley, you and Ms. Fields, have had a profound impact on my life. Thank you for those years and the memories." Amanda Logan

"The most important thing the choir taught me was the importance of believing in yourself, because otherwise, nothing beautiful or amazing is ever accomplished." Rachel Thomas

"I joined PYC in 5th grade and had no concept of anything.  While in PYC my first year was rough. I was very shy and had no respect for adults. After my first year in choir, after tour, I learned a lot. Because we were in host families, I had to learn to open up more and just be myself. I also had to be more polite. The life lesson I learned was to respect my elders and just be myself." Bryan Savini

"Taking care of people and looking out for them makes me feel productive and happy." Hanna VanReed

"During my time as a PYC member I have learned many lessons, but mainly I have learned to have confidence, not cockiness, in myself and my gifts." Carolyn Dixon

"Through choir, I have gained a greater understanding and grasp of music and its power. Whenever I hear a song, I am able to more fully understand how much work and feeling goes into a piece of music. It has given me greater respect for music and its performers." Darien Kejack

"The one life lesson that I remember the most is to make as many friends as possible, laugh as often as you can and enjoy every minute of the freedom from the kinds of everyday life, because you never know who's going to walk out of your life, when you're going to cry, or when you're going to be recaptured by reality. So in short, live life to the fullest so that you have absolutely no regrets." Caitlin Busillo

"The choir taught me a lot about mingling and socializing. It's really great to go out after a show and thank all the people for coming to watch without being shy or nervous." Alison Robertson

"Always look and act professional." Ben Vogel

"From the PYC I realized how much I love music and singing. I learned how important music is in life and that despite differences that people may have, age, race or gender, the one thing that can bring people together peacefully is singing." Srinidhi Rajput

"PYC gave me the courage and stamina to do things that I like, regardless of what is "popular". I am honored and proud to say that I was part of such an incredible and inspiring group. PYC served as a fantastic outlet for me to satisfy my love for music and make friends with other kids with my same interests. If I was never in PYC, I would likely have never become as involved in and in love with choral and classical music. Thank you for making my life so musically enriched as it is today." Daniel Pollak

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the Alumni Chorus at our spring concert.  You're an inspiration to our young singers and a tremendous joy to me.

 
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