Listen to the WSYC
Music Clips
HMS Pinafore: A Choral Salute: Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, Lyrics by Sir William Gilbert
Ensembles: Young Women’s Ensemble & Young Men’s Ensemble
The Moon is Distant from the Sea: Music by David N. Childs, Text by Emily Dickinson
Ensembles: Young Women’s Ensemble & Young Men’s Ensemble
Wir eilen mit schwachen: Music by J.S. Bach
Ensemble: Young Women’s Ensemble
Life: Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lyrics and Arrangement by Dave and Jean Perry
Ensemble:
Residential Chorus
Penny Lane: Music and Lyrics by Paul McCartney
Ensemble: Touring Chorus
Purchase Tickets
Concert Tickets
At this time, the WSYC sells tickets to our two main concerts each year: our Winter Celebration Concert (held in December) and our Mother’s Day Concert (held in May). There is no reserved seating, therefore you may purchase your tickets in one of the following ways:
- At the door
- In advance at Jackson’s Music Store or Separk Music Store, both located in Winston-Salem (usually available a month in advance of the concert)
- From a chorus member
- By contacting the WSYC office and arranging for mail delivery or pick up
Special Event Tickets
Each year, the WSYC hosts the Mad Hatter’s Party to benefit the chorus. Tickets for the event are usually available in February each year and may also be purchased through the WSYC office, from a chorus member, or at the door. However, we request that guests let us know in advance of their attendance if possible for catering purposes.
Other ticketed special events that may occur throughout the year will be announced here and on the news section of our website.
Book an Ensemble
Book the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus for your next event and showcase the talent and musical excellence of our city’s young people! From children to teens, we have four polished and professional choral groups to add charm and musical delight to any special event. The WSYC is available for many types of appearances, including:
- Holiday concerts and events
- Corporate parties and charity benefits
- Performances of choral masterworks with orchestra
- Guest appearances with choral or instrumental ensembles
- Joint concerts with other choirs
- University, civic, or church concert series
- Choral workshops and demonstrations
- Concert tours and choral festivals
The WSYC has shared their music talents across the country and the world, including Carnegie Hall, the International Music Festival in Salzburg, Vienna, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, the Magnolia Baroque Festival in Winston-Salem, NC, the Shenandoah University Youth Choral Festival in Winchester, VA, dozens of performances with Piedmont Opera, the Winston-Salem Symphony, and the Piedmont Chamber Singers, , and a ten-day collaborative concert tour of Italy with the Pueri Cantores and the Garabaldi Theatre Chorus, which included performances in St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice and Rome’s Waldensians Church. The WSYC received a key to the city of Figline after performing there.
Programs and Repertoire
The WSYC can offer a variety of musical styles, periods, and cultures to suit almost any venue and event. A typical program can include classic Western-art choral works (spanning the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th-century, and other time periods) contemporary pieces composed especially for children's chorus, international and local folk music, jazz, gospel, Broadway, and popular music arrangements. Performances range from 15 minutes to a full hour, depending on how many ensembles are booked.
The WSYC performs a cappella repertoire and pieces accompanied by piano or other instruments.
Fees
Booking fees vary depending on the specifics of the event, including the date and time of the event, length of performance, and ticket prices. Rates are discounted for non-profit and charity organizations. For a fee estimate, please call Barbara Beattie at 336-703-0001 or email bcb@wsyouthchorus.org. You may also send a message through our performance request form.