
YRYO Choral Program 2026-2027
Join the Voice of YRYO!
The York Region Youth Orchestra is proud to announce the launch of our new Choral Program. We are looking for passionate young singers to join us for a season of musical excellence, professional training, and community performance.
1. Choir Divisions & Age Groups
Junior Choir: Ages 10 – 14
2. Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
Season Duration: October 2026 – June 2027
Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Performance: Two (2) Major Concerts per season + outreach
3. Membership Fee & Details
October, 2026 – June, 2027 / $999 +tax
Joining mid-season? Please contact us at info@yryo.ca for fee details.
What’s Included:
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Professional Artistic Team (Conductor & Pianist fees)
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All Sheet Music and Learning Materials
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Weekly Rehearsal Venue Rental
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Full Concert Production and Venue Costs
What’s NOT Included:
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Choir Uniform (Standard concert attire fee)
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Professional Photography/Videography packages
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Personal travel/transportation to rehearsals and events
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4. Audition Information
Are you ready to sing? Join the York Region Youth Choir! We welcome new singers all season long. Auditions are held year-round by appointment, Thursdays at 6:00 PM before rehearsal, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church.
Audition Times
By appointment, Thursdays at 6:00 PM (before rehearsal). Request your audition time using the Choir Audition Form.
Location:
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
432 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2N 3B7
Audition Fee: $50 + HST
Audition Requirements:
Prepared Song:
✓Perform one song of your choice (any genre)
✓Ear Training: Pitch-matching exercises.
✓Rhythm Test: Basic rhythm and beat response.
✓Voice Testing: Vocal range assessment through scales.
✓Melody Copy: Listen to a short melody and sing it back.
