Spring Sings, 2018

For choristers who wish to broaden their musical and technical skills, Brooklyn Youth Chorus houses an extensive music electives program, offering private vocal and instrument lessons, performance workshops, high school audition classes and more. 

Those who study privately have the opportunity to perform for friends and family in a recital at the end of each term. These courses are optional but are strongly encouraged.

REGISTER FOR 2024/25 ELECTIVES AND PRIVATE LESSONS

Register for 2024-25 Full-Season Private Lessons, Fall 2024 Private Lessons, Audition Prep Group Class, and Musicianship Group Class. Registration Deadlines for the Group Classes are listed below: 

Musicianship Skills: September 16
Vocal Audition Prep Classes: September 21
Private Lessons Late Registration Deadline: September 30

REGISTERING AND SCHEDULING YOUR PRIVATE LESSON

Registration and scheduling private lessons is a multi-step process. You register for Private Lessons via the Parent Portal. Upon completing registration, you will receive an email that confirms your registration and provides you with a private lesson scheduling availability form. You must fill out the scheduling form with your lesson day-of-week/time availability by the registration deadline.

Brooklyn Youth Chorus will pair you with an instructor, and we will reach out to you about scheduling a lesson based on your responses on the scheduling form. We do our very best to schedule a lesson according to your preferences, however, preferred slots are not guaranteed. Should the assigned lesson time not work for you, we will work with you to find a time that does, or we will issue you a full refund.

PRIVATE LESSONS POLICIES AND CALENDAR

Click the button below to review the Private Lesson Policies and Calendar. 

CLASS INFO AND DETAILS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons focus on the students' individual needs regardless of skill level, and provide one-on-one instruction. Learn a new instrument, develop your solo voice, prepare for an audition, or get individualized attention on a specific musical skill. Private lessons are a great way to enrich and build upon the fundamentals students learn in chorus.

Brooklyn Youth Chorus offers 30-minute, 45-minute, and 60-minute private lessons in fall-only (8-lessons), or full-year (29-lessons) lessons packages for choristers ages 7+ for the following instruments:

  • Voice

  • Piano

VOCAL AUDITION PREP GROUP CLASSES

Register now our fall 2024 Vocal Audition Prep Group Class. These classes designed to help you unlock your true vocal potential and conquer those nerve-wracking auditions with confidence. Registration is open until September 21 and classes start September 28 - sign up today!

AUDITION PREP CLASS

Auditioning for middle and high school vocal programs can be a daunting task, but fret not! Our Audition Prep Class is your golden ticket to mastering the art of auditioning. Led by BYC conductor, Kiena Williams, this intensive 6-week program will cover:

  • Vocal Techniques: Learn the essential vocal techniques to showcase your unique voice and stand out during auditions.

  • Song Interpretation: Discover how to connect emotionally with your chosen audition pieces and captivate the audience.

  • Performance Confidence: Build self-assurance and stage presence to deliver a memorable audition.

  • Mock Auditions: Gain invaluable experience through mock audition sessions with constructive feedback.

  • Tips and Tricks: Get insider tips on selecting the perfect audition repertoire and managing audition day jitters.

Vocal Audition Prep Class
Class Schedule: Saturdays 2:00-3:00pm
Location: BYC HQ (179 Pacific Street)
Dates: September: 28; October: 5, 19; November: 2, 9, 16

MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS GROUP CLASSES

Musicianship Skills, taught by Director of Choral Education Liz Geisewite,  is open to choristers in Teen, Junior Ensemble, Bass Ensemble, and Concert Ensemble. 

Here are the details:

  • Class Schedule: Wednesdays, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

  • Location: BYC HQ (179 Pacific Street)

  • Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20

In this class, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Build foundational skills in music literacy

  • Expand your music theory knowledge

  • Improve your ear training and sight-reading abilities

  • Develop a deeper understanding of musical concepts

  • Enhance your overall musicianship and musical independence

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available for elective classes for choristers who have been enrolled in Brooklyn Youth Chorus for at least one full program year.

To apply for Financial Aid for private lessons, please follow these steps: 

STEP 1 - Complete a Financial Aid Application via the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Parent Portal. If you have already completed a financial aid application for your chorus registration this season, skip to step 2.
STEP 2 - Complete the Elective Financial Aid Parent Request Form.
STEP 3 - Brooklyn Youth Chorus will send you a financial aid award email with elective registration instructions. 
STEP 4 - Follow instructions in that email to complete registration. 

PLEASE NOTE: Financial Aid is awarded toward one 30-minute lesson per child. If you choose to register for a 45 or 60-minute lesson and/or if you are registering for more than one private lesson per child, you will be responsible for the full tuition amount beyond the awarded amount for a 30-minute lesson.

If you have any questions regarding the financial aid process, please contact us using the form below.