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"My time with the Raleigh Youth Choir has been nothing short of transformative. My journey as a musician, leader, and individual has had its ups and downs, but I believe that, through this program, I am coming out the other side stronger and more capable than I ever imagined possible."
Raleigh Boychoir started in 1968 with a $50 donation from the Women’s Club of Raleigh and a deep commitment to excellence in music and nurturing the vocal talent of boys. For 55 years, our all-boy choirs performed across the state, country, and the world. We became the go-to youth choir in the community and state, even performing for the Pope and several U.S. Presidents. Our history is both a strong foundation and evidence of our investment in the community, having nurtured the growth of hundreds of community members over the years!

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Since our organization was founded in 1968, our choirs have come together to ring in the sounds of the season at our annual Carols of Christmas Concert! Join our incredible young singers for an evening you won't soon forget! This special concert will feature sing-along carols interwoven with holiday selections that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Purchase your tickets today on our website: www.raleighyouthchoir.org

Today is the LAST DAY to order your poinsettias and support the Raleigh Youth Choir! We have already sold almost $9,000 worth of poinsettias to our amazing community, but we need YOUR help to reach our total goal! Place your order by tonight through our website: www.raleighyouthchoir.org

So far, we have sold just over $4,000 worth of poinsettias! Our goal is to reach $10,000 in sales this year, and we need YOUR help to get there! Looking for a special gift you can give a loved one, friend, or colleague that has the added benefit of supporting local young singers? Purchase your poinsettia before our ordering deadline of Thursday, November 5th! If you've already ordered or aren't able to this year, but would like to continue being a part of the effort, please share this post with your own community! Every little bit counts! To order, visit our website: www.raleighyouthchoir.org

It's the most wonderful time of the year! RYC's annual poinsettia fundraiser has officially begun! Our annual poinsettia fundraiser is our LARGEST and LONGEST-RUNNING fundraiser and has come to be eagerly anticipated by our repeat customers because our plants are lush, long-lasting, and exceptionally beautiful. We have worked with the same local family-run nursery for more than a decade and their gorgeous plants consistently exceed expectations. All plants are wrapped in decorative foil and are ready for display. ​6.5, 8, and 10-inch plants are available in Red, White, and Marble, PLUS a special 7.4" Shimmer plant! Please consider supporting RYC through this fundraiser, and don't forget to place your order by Thursday, November 5th! Order by visiting our website: www.raleighyouthchoir.org

Having the BEST time with almost 100 4th and 5th grade singers at the RYC Big Sing! 🎶❤️ Young voices, big energy, and an amazing community. Who’s ready to sing with us next time?! 🎤 #RYCBigSing #CommunityChoir #RaleighYouthChoir

We had a great day at our teaching workshop for MS students auditioning for @ncmea Middle School Honor choir! If you want to join us for our audition workshop on September 19, feel free to register here: www.raleighyouthchoir.org

Due to popular demand, we've added TWO additional audition dates for this fall! This season will feature collaborations with world-renowned teaching artists from the VOCES8 Foundation, performances with the NC Symphony, a newly commissioned piece written for our singers that we will premiere in the spring, and more! Visit www.raleighyouthchoir.org to sign up for your placement audition before time runs out!

Meet Christopher Short, Executive Director of the Raleigh Youth Choir! 🎶 Christopher Short, bass-baritone, is a musician, arts administrator, and teaching artist from Raleigh, North Carolina. He hopes to use music as a bridge to connect people with their surrounding community through artful storytelling in performance, localized philanthropic efforts, arts administration, and educational outreach work. Christopher graduated from the East Carolina University School of Music with a double major in Vocal Performance and Music Theory/Composition. He has traveled and recorded internationally as a choral musician and soloist and is an award-winning composer. During the 2020-2023 seasons, Short was a member of the US VOCES8 Scholars program and now serves as a teaching artist with the US VOCES8 Foundation, leading educational workshops nationwide. In addition to performing, Christopher is an active arts administrator, serving as the Executive Director for the Raleigh Youth Choir and as the Executive Director and co-founder of the professional choral ensemble, Servire, along with its overarching nonprofit, Chamber Voices for Change. In his free time, Christopher has a passion for cooking extravagant meals, traveling, spending time with his wife and dog, and watching his favorite sports teams. In addition to performing with Servire, notable recent engagements include performances with Three Notch’d Road, GRAMMY-nominated True Concord Voices & Orchestra, Harmonia Stellarum Houston, the world premiere of Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds with VOCES8, the Handel and Haydn Society alongside the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, the VOCES8 Foundation Choir on the LIVE From London series, and as a soloist with the North Carolina Master Chorale and Duke Bach Cantata Series. We are so glad to have Christopher on the RYC team again this season! 💙

We’re wrapping up our 2026–27 season highlights with our 2027 Spring Concert! 🎶 Join us in May for our final performance of the year, featuring a special collaboration with the Cardinal Singers and the premiere of a brand-new piece written specifically for RYC! 🌷✨ We can’t wait to close out another incredible season of music together! 💚

Meet Dr. Rebecca Strutt, the director of the Page Singers! 🎶 Dr. Rebecca Strutt is a choral conductor, soprano, and music educator dedicated to inspiring young singers and building vibrant, inclusive choral communities. Her career has spanned the United States and Canada, where she has earned a reputation for artistic excellence, engaging leadership, and a deep commitment to music education. Before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2024, Dr. Strutt served as Artistic Director and Senior Choir Conductor of the Mississauga Children’s Choir in Ontario, Canada, where she conducted the organization’s advanced treble ensemble and helped shape the artistic vision of one of Canada’s respected children’s choir programs. An accomplished performer, Dr. Strutt has appeared in opera, operetta, oratorio, and musical theatre productions throughout her career. As an educator, she has extensive experience directing choirs of all ages, teaching private voice, and serving as an adjunct professor of music theory and voice. She holds a Doctor of Music Education from Liberty University and a Master of Music Education from Boston University, with specialized study in choral music education and vocal pedagogy. Dr. Strutt currently is the conductor for the Page Singers with the Raleigh Youth Choir and directs the choral program at Heritage Middle School in Wake Forest, North Carolina. She is committed to fostering artistic excellence, musical curiosity, and a lifelong love of singing in every student. We are so glad to have Dr. Strutt leading the Page Singers again this season! 💜

Next up in our 2026–27 season highlights is Stage & Screen! 🎬 Join us in March for our annual Stage & Screen concert, where theater and film come to life through music! 🎶 Enjoy an evening of memorable favorites from beloved movies and musicals, performed by the talented singers of Raleigh Youth Choir. 🌟 We can’t wait to share the magic of Stage & Screen with you this spring! 🎟️✨

Meet Aaron Brown, director of the Capital Choir!🎶 Aaron Brown is a conductor, educator, and clinician whose work spans school, community, and honor choirs throughout North Carolina. He serves as Director of Vocal Music at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, Director of the Capitals Choir with Raleigh Youth Choir, Associate Artistic Director of Deep River Singers, Choir Director at Genesis UMC, and Music Director for Province 20 of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. As a guest conductor and clinician, Brown has led festival and honor ensembles across the state, including the Raleigh Youth Choir Explosion Festivals, Durham School of the Arts Tenor and Bass Festival, and the Craven County All-County Middle School Chorus. His ensembles have appeared at the National Catholic Superintendent and Principal Conference, the Mass of the Tribunals, Elizabeth Von Trapp, and in collaboration with the North Carolina Symphony. Brown is recognized for his engaging rehearsal pedagogy, expressive musicianship, and commitment to cultivating healthy, stylistic choral singing. He earned degrees from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. A past Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Chair for the North Carolina chapter of the ACDA, he received the organization’s 2023 Choral Impact Award in recognition of his service and leadership within the profession. All with the support of his cat, Minnie. We’re so glad to have Mr. Brown leading our Capital Choir again this season! 💚

Next up in our 2026–2027 Season Highlights is The Lost Birds! 💜🎶 This February, RYC will join Green Hope, Holly Springs, and NC State University for a special collaborative performance of Christopher Tin’s GRAMMY-nominated work, The Lost Birds. We’re looking forward to sharing this powerful performance with you! 💚 Stay tuned for more season highlights! 🎶

Staff Spotlight: Amy Davis! 🎶💚 Amy Brock Davis is the conductor for the Mosaic Singers of the Raleigh Youth Choir. Mrs. Davis serves as the co-director of Choral Activities at Durham School of the Arts and is the lead teacher for the Durham Public Schools middle school chorus section. She was the Associate Conductor of the Girls Chorale for the Capital City Girls Choir at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina from 2006-2021. Mrs. Davis is a Meredith College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and received her Master of Music in Choral Directing from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Mrs. Davis is a National Board-Certified Teacher specializing in early adolescence through young adulthood choral music. Her choirs have sung in Atlanta, West Virginia, New York, New Orleans, Charleston, Savannah, Florida, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Florence, Rome, London, Stratford, Oxford, and Cambridge. Mrs. Davis is the recipient of the 2017 Richard Keasler NC Middle School Choral Teacher of the Year award which was presented by the North Carolina Music Educators Association. We’re so glad to have Mrs. Davis leading our Mosaic Singers again this season! 💙

Only ONE more chance to join us for the 2026–27 season! 🎶💚 Calling all singers ages 6–18! Our final RYC audition date is Monday, August 17. Come find your voice, make new friends, and be part of an incredible season of music with the Raleigh Youth Choir! 💜🎵 ✨ Tuition scholarships are available. Register for an audition today at raleighyouthchoir.org!

Our next 2026–2027 season highlight is Candlelight Christmas! ❄️ The holiday season continues! Candlelight Christmas features the Raleigh Youth Choir and the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass in a cherished annual holiday concert. We can’t wait to celebrate with you this December! 🎶💫

Next in our 2026–27 Season Highlight Series: Carols of Christmas! 🎶🎁 Join us this December for one of Raleigh Youth Choir’s longest-standing traditions. Since 1968, Carols of Christmas has brought audiences together to celebrate the joy of the season through music!❤️

What do singers get when they join the Raleigh Youth Choir? 🎶 Experiences that aren’t offered anywhere else in the area! 💚🤩 This fall, members of the Raleigh Youth Choir will get to spend time with Dr. Anthony Trecek-King and Erik Jacobson of the world-renowned VOCES8 Foundation as part of the RYC’s new event, Big Sing Raleigh! This event is part of a larger, season-long partnership between the VOCES8 Foundation and the Raleigh Youth Choir! 🎶💚 Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to work with these clinicians! Visit our website, www.raleighyouthchoir.org, and join the Raleigh Youth Choir today! 🎵💙

🎶 NEW RYC Referral Program! 🎶 Know someone who loves to sing? Invite them to audition for the Raleigh Youth Choir, and you could earn $100 off your annual tuition! To qualify, your referred singer must audition, enroll, and register by August 31, pay at least half of their annual tuition upfront, and list your name in the referral section of their registration. With only TWO audition dates remaining, now is the perfect time to spread the word before auditions close. Visit raleighyouthchoir.org to learn more and register! 💚🎶

Last call for Raleigh Youth Choir auditions! 🎶 There are only TWO more opportunities to audition for our 2026–27 season! If you’re a singer ages 6–18, we’d love to meet you. 💚 Tuition scholarships are available. Register today at raleighyouthchoir.org before auditions close! 🎶💙

Our July auditions are almost here, and we’d love to meet you! The Raleigh Youth Choir is holding July auditions for singers ages 6–18. Come find your voice, make new friends, and experience the joy of singing together! 🎶💚

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Raleigh Youth Choir! 🇺🇸🎶 Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July! 💙

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Casey Eaton and Jeremy Tucker into their new roles as our Co-Oak Choir Directors! Casey Eaton, Raleigh, NC native, currently serves as the Music Teacher and Choir Director at Lead Mine Elementary School (and previously as the Acorns Director with Raleigh Youth Choir for two years). She began her teaching career in Waco, Texas before returning to Wake County three years ago. Her passions as a director lie in community: creating and cultivating one with her singers, and plugging in to the one around them. As a result, her choirs have tripled in size over the course of two years and performed at multiple festivals and invitationals across the county. In addition to teaching, she has over a decade of experience teaching private voice—ages 6 to graduate level—and remains an active performer and soloist across the Carolinas. Mrs. Eaton holds degrees from Baylor University (M.M. Voice Performance), where she taught private voice as a graduate assistant and performed in choirs under the direction of Drs. Brian Schmidt and Lynne Gackle, and East Carolina University (B.M. Voice Performance and Music Education, dual degree), where she sang with the internationally-acclaimed Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Andrew Crane. Mrs. Eaton currently resides in Raleigh with her choral director husband Andy, 4 year old Henry, dog (Stella), and cat (George). ——— Jeremy C. Tucker has served as the RYC Artistic Director since 2014 and has focused on collaboration with ensembles, including the North Carolina Symphony, Carolina Ballet, and North Carolina Master Chorale. A native of North Carolina and Director of Arts Education for the Wake County Public School System, he holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in music education, is a Nationally Board-Certified Teacher, and a winner of the North Carolina Schools Regional Teacher of the Year, as well as the North Carolina Symphony’s Maxine Swalin Outstanding Educator Award, and the 2020 Raleigh Medal of Arts. He is the past president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Please join us in giving Casey and Jeremy a warm welcome

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Devin Harris as the new director of our Acorn Choir! 🎶 Devin Harris is an active music educator and performer in the Raleigh, NC area where he currently works as the Music Teacher and Choir Director at East Garner Elementary School. His students have been featured in performances such as the Raleigh Fine Arts Society Choral Celebration, Pieces of Gold, the WCPSS Elementary All County Honors Chorus, the Raleigh Youth Choir Voices Together Partnership, Garner Stars on Stage, and the Raleigh Youth Choir Choral Explosion Festival. Devin was recently named Teacher of the Year at East Garner for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Originally from Kingsport, TN, Devin holds a degree in Music Education from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN where he studied as a percussionist under Dr. Colin Hill and Dr. Marco Schirripa. Before working at East Garner, Devin was the Music Teacher and Choir Director at Lake Ridge Elementary School in Johnson City, TN, and is a former member of both the Music City Drum Corps and Chattanooga Independent Percussion Ensemble. Outside of music, Devin enjoys traveling, watching movies, and most of all spending time with his wife Natalie and their cat Patches! He is thrilled to begin working with the RYC and cannot wait to share his passion for music with the Acorn Choir!

Swipe to see what’s coming this season! 🎶 This summer, we’ll be highlighting the performances that make up our exciting 2026–2027 season. We can’t wait to share what’s in store! Swipe to see a preview, and stay tuned for more season spotlights all summer long!

🚨 High School Singers — this is YOUR moment! 🚨 Join the Raleigh Youth Choir for an exclusive 2026 High School Choral Retreat in partnership with the ECU School of Music! 🎶✨ Spend the day on campus at East Carolina University, tour the School of Music, connect with current ECU Chamber Singers, and experience what it’s like to sing under the baton of Dr. James Franklin! 🎤🎼 If you’re thinking about your next step in music—or just want an unforgettable day of singing and inspiration—this is it.

Just one week until the RYC Spring Concert! 🌷🎶 Join us on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM for an evening of beautiful music and celebration. We can’t wait to share this special performance with you! 💐

Auditions for the upcoming season are open for singers ages 6–18! Join a community that grows with you, builds confidence, and makes incredible music together. 🎶 Register today at www.raleighyouthchoir.org and take the next step in your musical journey 💚

What an unforgettable night at RYC’s Got Talent! ✨ A special thank you to our incredible emcee, Rev. Dr. Mark Gibson, for leading us through the evening with such great energy! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and gave so generously to support our singers and mission 💙 And now, a big round of applause for our winners: Elementary Category: Maddie Leger Middle School Category: Ashlynn Page High School Category: Brighton Ford Audience Choice Award: Brighton Ford Congratulations to all of our performers for sharing your talent and heart with us. We are so proud of each and every one of you! 💙

Final call! 🎶✨ Tickets for RYC’s Got Talent Gala are only available through TONIGHT! Come celebrate our amazing singers this Friday, April 10!

Good news, RYC families! 🎉 Our gala discount code has been extended through April 8. Use code RYCPARENT at checkout and join us for an unforgettable night!

No rehearsal tonight, 3/30! Enjoy the evening off and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, 4/6 🎶

A huge congratulations to our RYC’s Got Talent finalists! 🎉✨ We are so proud of each of you and the incredible talent you brought to this process. Join us on April 10 at MacGregor Downs Country Club as these finalists take the stage at our gala 🎤⭐️ You won’t want to miss it!

Last day to vote for RYC’s Got Talent! Cast your votes today to support your favorites 🩵 We’ve raised $6,160.65 so far for the RYC scholarship fund. Thank you for your support! Final results and the singers advancing to the next round will be announced tomorrow morning! 🎶

Stage & Screen 2026 🎬✨ What a wonderful Saturday afternoon celebrating music from film, television, and the stage. Our singers did an incredible job bringing this program to life, and we are so proud of all the hard work that went into this performance! A special thank you to our emcees for guiding us through the program and helping make the concert such a success 🎤👏

For the safety of our singers and families, rehearsal has been cancelled tonight due to the threat of inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, and we’ll see everyone back next week! 💜🎶

Celebrate Stage & Screen with something sweet! 🎬🍦 Join us after the concert for a RYC Percentage Night at Goodberry’s Frozen Custard. Just mention Raleigh Youth Choir at checkout and 20% of proceeds will support RYC scholarships. 📍 2042 Clark Ave., Raleigh 🗓 March 14 | ⏰ 4–8 PM Bring your family, meet up with fellow choir families, and help support our singers while enjoying a treat! 🎶

🎤 Mini Mic Meet the Emcees 🎤 This week, meet the Stage & Screen EMCEES! 🎬✨ They’ll be your guides keeping the show moving as we enjoy music from the stage and screen! Get to know the singers behind the mic and see a little of their personality before they take the stage on March 14! 🎶

RYC’s Got Talent update! 🎤✨ Thanks to your support, we’ve raised $4,130.15 for the RYC Scholarship Fund so far. Every vote helps provide access to choral education for young singers in our community. Voting is open through March 18, so there is still time to support your favorite performer! 👏 Shoutout to Judah Jones, who is currently leading with 145 votes. Swipe to see a clip of Judah’s performance!

🎬✨ One week until Stage & Screen! ✨🎬 We are just one week away from bringing some of the most iconic music from film and musical theatre to life on stage! Our singers have been working so hard to prepare an unforgettable show filled with music and energy. You won’t want to miss this night of music from the screen to the stage. Grab your tickets and join us on Saturday, March 14! 🎶🎭

🎤 Mini Mic: Director’s Edition 🎤 This week, Mr. Brown is in the Mini Mic hot seat talking all about Stage & Screen! 🎭🎶 Hear a little about what makes this concert so special and what you can expect from our singers. Join us Saturday, March 14 for an evening of incredible music from the stage and screen. You will not want to miss it! 💚✨

Online voting is officially LIVE for RYC’s Got Talent 🎤✨ Watch the performances on our website and cast your vote through a donation. Every $5 equals one vote, and every vote supports Raleigh Youth Choir’s scholarship fund and our incredible singers 💚🎶 Voting ends Wednesday, March 18, so don’t wait. Head to our site, cheer on your favorites, and start voting today 🌟

So proud of our RYC singers for shining at PICCF 2026 💚🎵 The Capitals and Mosaics came together with treble choirs from across North Carolina to learn, grow, and make beautiful music! 🎶⭐️

⭐️Meet the Stage and Screen emcees!⭐️ Claire Skinner is a member of Page Singers and has been part of RYC for 10 years! After a decade with RYC, she’s stepping in as one of our emcees for the night! 🎶

🎤 Mini Mic Monday 🎤 Emily and Brighton took their turn at the mini mic! We loved hearing what they had to say 💙

RYC had a blast learning Stage & Screen choreography with Freddie Lee Heath this past Monday! 🎬✨ Our singers are working hard and having so much fun bringing these numbers to life! Tickets for Stage & Screen are available now! 🎟️🎶

🎤 Mini Mic Monday 🎤 Meet Shakirat and Nicholas! We had the best time putting them in the mini mic hot seat and getting to know them better. Don’t miss this one! 💙🎶

⭐️Meet the Stage and Screen emcees!⭐️ Maddie Townsend is a Page Singer and has been part of RYC for 2 years. This year, she’s taking the mic as one of our emcees! 🎶

🎤 Mini Mic Monday 🎤 Meet Cali and Carleigh! We had so much fun putting them in the mini mic hot seat and hearing their answers! You won’t want to miss this one 💙🎶

✨ Tickets are LIVE! ✨ Join us for RYC’s Got Talent, our annual fundraising gala, on Friday, April 10 at MacGregor Downs Country Club. Enjoy a cocktail hour, delicious food and drinks, and the final round of our talent competition as we celebrate and support the voices of Raleigh Youth Choir. 🎤 Cocktail hour at 6 PM 🎶 Event begins at 7 PM Grab your tickets now at raleighyouthchoir.org 💛

Interested in traveling and performing abroad with the Raleigh Youth Choir? Join us for an interest meeting on February 17 at 5:30 PM to learn more about our France Tour (June 29–July 8, 2026) as part of the American Celebration of Music. We’ll share performance opportunities, travel highlights, costs, and next steps. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow as a singer on an international stage. Learn more and attend the interest meeting by scanning the QR code 🎶✈️

🎶 Meet Stephanie Sanders! 🎶 We’re excited to welcome Stephanie as our new Rehearsal Manager! A summa cum laude graduate of UNC Greensboro, Stephanie has been teaching music in Wake County since 2012 and currently teaches at Barton Pond Elementary. She brings a deep passion for creating joyful and meaningful musical experiences for young singers. We’re so happy to have her join the RYC team 💙🎵

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