Is there singing after high school and college?!
YOU BET THERE IS!
Vallee de Croix is proud to be an active supporter of Young Women In Harmony (YWIH), a program developed by Sweet Adelines International. Young Women In Harmony teaches emerging voices the skills, joy and rewards of performing and singing four-part harmony, barbershop style. It's goal is to pique the interest of young performers in barbershop harmony and encourage them to continue singing barbershop into adulthood. To see how show choir and barbershop harmony can change your life, watch this video from CBS's Sunday Morning show!
VALLEE DE CROIX AND YOUTH IN HARMONY
Vallee de Croix has been involved with students in many ways. Each year, we feature a group of students in our holiday show, from traditional high school choirs to barbershop quartets. Vallee de Croix also financially supports youth quartets and chorus members to attend the "Buckeye Harmony Camp" in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout the year, we invite YWIH quartets to appear in our various performances. In 2004, in "American Idol" fashion, VdC included a talent show for area youth in our fall show.
For four years, Vallee de Croix has worked with two local men's choruses - Indianhead and Croix Chordsmen Choruses - to sponsor a Youth in Harmony festival. The event educates young men and women throughout the region, teaching singers the joy of performing this uniquely American art form. Besides learning the techniques of good vocal production, students are taught choreography and to bring energy and emotion to their performances. Youth in Harmony attracts over 100 students every year. Students love the festival and look forward to returning every year!
Doug Miller directs "Harmony" for the Combined Choruses in the grand finale of the Youth In Harmony 2011 Festival. The joy on these young faces is testament to the success of this event!
YOUTH IN HARMONY 2012
We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Youth In Harmony Festival. This exciting day of music-making through acappella singing and performing will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 starting at 8:30 am and ending with our 4:30 pm concert.
We will be moving to a new location this year which will be the Saint Croix Falls Elementary School and Gymatorium.
The Festival is open to all singers ages 12 to 18 interested in acappella harmony, even those with little or no experience. The 2012 clinicians for the girls are: Liz Miller and S.A.S.S. as the teaching quartet with Tricia Perau as the choreographer. The 2012 clinicians for the boys are: Shawn Gudmunsen and Grand Design as the teaching quartet.
Cost is only $5 per student! This includes music, lunch and a Festival T-shirt. Registration packets can be accessed at our facebook page, Youth in Harmony Festival - Western Wisconsin. You don't want to miss this INCREDIBLE opportunity! Come join the fun, meet new friends, and enjoy a music-filled day at the new Saint Croix Falls Gymatorium. Registrations and payments must be received by Monday, January 3, 2012. Please send us an email if you have any questions.
