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🎵 YOUTH CHOIR SCHOLARSHIPS (5th-9th Grade)
The RVCC has received grant funding from the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke to award 10 scholarships to new singers joining our Youth Choir for the Spring Semester! Each scholarship is worth $150, which pays for nearly half of the standard tuition.
There are 10 scholarships available for 10 new singers to join the RVCC “B+ Choir” for 5th-9th grade students. Scholarships will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Applications are due by Monday, December 16th, 2024.
To receive a scholarship, please fill out the scholarship application online
🎵 INTRODUCTORY NEWCOMER “COME AND SING” CLASS!
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
All ages (1st - 12th grade)
6:00 - 6:45 PM
⇨ Sign up here ⇦
Start the new year with a musical boost for your child! The RVCC Choir Program is looking for new students to sing with us for the Spring 2025 Semester. We would love to have YOU sing in the choir!
Come and learn about singing in the choir by attending an introductory class with the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-6:45pm at Faith Alliance Church at 7505 Barrens Rd. Roanoke, VA (map it). At the class, we will be teaching an overview of the musical skills that singers learn about in the choir program - vowel sounds, vocal warm ups, proper singing techniques, breathing exercises, and music theory. We will also go through some of the songs we will be singing in the Spring Semester. It's a great way to quickly get to know more about the choir and see if it is something you would like to join in the new year!
Parents are welcome to attend and sit with your child during the class. You can sign up for the newcomer introductory class by filling out the form below.
🎵 ATTEND A CHOIR REHEARSAL
We invite you to attend and observe a choir rehearsal! Students can sit in the back with a parent to watch, listen, and see what choir rehearsals are like as we prepare for our upcoming concert. You can come anytime during the rehearsal for your age group.
REHEARSAL TIMES:
1st-4th Elementary Choir Rehearsal = 4:30-6:00 PM
5th-9th Youth Choir Rehearsal = 5:30-7:00 PM
9th-12th Concert Choir Rehearsal = 7:00-9:00 PM
Open Rehearsals Dates to attend are Monday Nov. 18th, Nov. 25th, Dec. 2nd, Dec. 9th, or Dec. 16th, 2024. Location is Bethel Baptist Church, 1601 S Colorado St, Salem, VA (map it).
Fill out the form below to sign up if you would like to come observe a rehearsal.
Interested in Joining? Sign Up Here!
We love welcoming new singers to the RVCC Choir Program!
*You will be added to our general choir email list to receive the most current information about upcoming concerts, newcomer classes, and choir programs that are available for your age group. We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Thank you!
♫ Introductory Singing Class Video ♫
Learn about the Roanoke valley CHildren’s Choir Program for Ages 6-18!
In this video, the choir director Ms. Kimberly Davidson will go over what you will learn musically in choir, what rehearsals are like, and some key activities and performances in the RVCC choir year. You will see performance examples from each choir, and learn how being in a choir can grow confidence, friendships, character, leadership skills, and a lifelong love of music!
Please contact the director, Kim Davidson, at kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com with any questions about joining the choir.
RVCC Choir Programs for Each Grade Level
Our “A Choir” is for new, young singers who want to learn about the basic techniques of singing in a fun and friendly way! Rehearsals are on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm throughout the school year. *No previous music experience is needed and no audition is required to join.
3rd-4th Grade
Our “B Choir” is for elementary students who love to sing and want to learn more about music while making lots of new friends! Rehearsals are on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm throughout the school year. *No previous music experience is needed and no audition is required to join.
Our Youth Choir is for older students who are interested in continuing their music education and advancing their singing skills in a group choral setting. Rehearsals are on Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm throughout the school year. *No previous music experience is needed and no audition is required to join.
Register Now to Join the Elementary or Youth Choir!
Online Registration to sing in the Elementary and Youth Choir Programs (1st - 9th grade) for the Spring 2025 semester will be open soon!
Registration is due by Sunday, January 5th, 2025 . Choir Rehearsals for the Spring 2025 session start on Monday, January 13th, 2025.
To register for the choir, you can create an account on RVCC Active Network system, fill out the registration forms, and set up your tuition payments using the button below. Tuition is $320 per semester. The first month’s tuition payment is due when you register (either $80 or $95). You can also choose to pay in full for the year up front. We look forward to meeting you and love welcoming new singers into the choir! *No audition or previous music experience is required for 1st-9th grade students to join.
The RVCC Concert Choir is an advanced honor choir for High School Students across the Roanoke Valley. We love welcoming new, aspiring musicians into the Concert Choir. Open auditions are held in May-August each year. The Concert Choir rehearses on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 throughout the school year.
Auditions To Join the Concert Choir (9th-12th grade Singers)
The RVCC Concert Choir is a nationally recognized youth choir known for its artistic excellence and professional performances. Auditions for 9th-12th grade to join the Concert Choir Program consist of checking the singers range, sight-singing examples, learning the harmony part to a simple song, echo singing, ability to be taught a small section of a classical choral song, and a written theory test for basic music facts. We are looking for singers who are serious about artistic choral music and would like to be a part of this pre-professional youth choir program.
Auditions for the Concert Choir will be held immediately following the Come and Sing classes in December and May each year. Please sign up to audition using the form above. You can also schedule an audition to join the choir by contacting the Director, Ms. Davidson, at kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com or (540) 676-7265.
RVCC Rehearsal Schedule for singers in our Full choir program
1st-4th Graders in the Elementary Choirs rehearse Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm in Salem, VA
5th-9th Graders in the Youth Choir rehearse Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm in Salem, VA
9th-12th Grade Auditioned High School students in the Concert Choir rehearse Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm in Salem, VA
* Each full choir year is from August - April following the school year schedule.
*More information about what a typical choir year looks like can be found here: childrenschoir.com/the-rvcc-chorister-experience
Tuition costs for the RVCC are broken down into monthly payments throughout the two semesters (Aug-Dec and Jan-April). The cost comes out to be LESS than what you would pay for individual weekly music lessons, with so many additional benefits that you won’t experience anywhere else! If your child loves to sing or wants to learn more about music, the RVCC is the right place to join!
Singing in a children’s choir provides unending opportunities for children to learn and grow musically, academically, and socially. We are growing leaders! Young people with a strong sense of character and confidence! The Chorus America Study published several years ago reported that children who sing in choirs growing up develop advanced skills in Teamwork, Leadership, Creativity, Math, Language, Memory, Social Skills, and Perseverance.
Be a part of the excellence and beauty of this award winning, Nationally Recognized youth choir!
A Little Bit About the RVCC:
Founded in 1987 by Kimberly Ruse Davidson, the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir has grown to be a highly respected arts organization in the Roanoke Valley, in the state of Virginia, and beyond. The choir includes 200 children from 65 different schools throughout the Roanoke Valley and surrounding communities. The choristers, ages 7-18, are divided into three Training Choirs and a Concert Choir. The RVCC provides an artistic and in depth study of the voice in a choral setting for every child. We strive to teach young musicians of the Roanoke Valley how to work together and pursue excellence - in singing, in music, and in everyday life. Our mission as a choir to provide the best choral experience for our choristers and spread the joy of music to everyone we can!
How Does Singing in A Children’s Choir make a difference in a child’s life? Watch the video below to see how.
What our singers are to saying:
Quotes from RVCC Members and Past Alumni Singers:
“My ten years in RCCC taught me so much more than music! Teamwork, perseverance, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence – all of these were developed through my choir experiences. RVCC is a big commitment that takes hard work, but the rewards are far greater. Mrs. Davidson taught us to ‘reach for the top’, and made sure we had world-class opportunities to shine. Carnegie Hall and Canterbury Cathedral are two that stand out. They were even topics of college admissions and scholarship essays my senior year – and the feedback was incredibly positive! I was fortunate to receive a full college scholarship, and I know that my choir experiences helped me ‘stand out in the crowd’ with these applications. Thank you, Ms. Davidson, and all who continue to help make RVCC available to students in the Roanoke Valley.” – Katherine Quiroz – Christopher Newport University Student
“I have been in the RVCC since I was seven, and I have loved every minute of it! Mrs. D. has taught me so much throughout the years and I truly would not be the person I am today without her. Choir has been such a fun experience that has helped me grow in music and as a person. I look forward to making countless more great memories and great music in the years ahead. Thank you Mrs. D!!!!” - Sophie, current 2022 RVCC Chorister, in choir for 7 years
“The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir was one of the best experiences of my life and I would not be the same without it. It was one of the most challenging but fulfilling things in my life. It was a foundation for friendships and the whole experience made you feel like you were part of a family not just a regular group of people that just happened to sing together, no this was a different experience. A one of a kind experience. I, honestly, miss every part of it! I may have only been in choir for 10 years but it will forever be apart of me and who I am today. I’m thankful for the once in a lifetime experiences, the laughter, the family, the singing, the friendships, you name it, I’m grateful for it!” - Rachel, 2013 RVCC Alumni in choir for 10 years
“It’s not just about singing. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself. Be a PART of the music and find the joy of singing to last a lifetime.”
Helpful Links:
Feel free to contact Director, Kim Davidson, directly at 540-676-7265 or kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com with any questions you may have!
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