Young Voices seeks to educate children through learning and sharing the
gift of music by nurturing a singer’s heart,
mind and soul.
Young Voices was formed in 2002 to provide an advanced avenue of choral experience to students of music.
Young Voices is currently made up of three individual ensembles with members from Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Program Objectives
Musical Training -
for the heart- Experience emotional growth and expression through music
- Improve listening skills for tone, pitch, and quality of voice
- Develop musicianship skills including excellent vocal and singing habits
- Help singers develop useful and rewarding rehearsal techniques
- Experience gradually more complex part singing
- Cultivate a love and appreciation for all music
Educational Skills -
for the mind- Develop music reading abilities
- Increase personal cognitive skills
- Learn to follow directions, to develop mental focus, and to value personal responsibilities
- Learn a progressively more complex and varied choral music repertoire including foreign language lyrics with both sacred and secular music
Character Development -
for the soul- Emphasis on teamwork and respect for others
- Promote a sense of community and cherish the importance of diversity through the universal language of music
- Develop self-confidence through performance opportunities
- Expect high standards of excellence, discipline, and diligence