MONROE - Under the direction of artistic director Michael Ross, the Madison Youth Choirs' Ragazzi and Cantabile choirs will perform their spring program at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe. Their concerts feature new pieces and past favorites by both American and European composers.
MYC was formed in July 2003 through a merger of the Madison Boychoir and Madison Children's Choir. Recognized as an innovator in youth choral music education, Madison Youth Choirs inspires enjoyment, learning, and social development through the study and performance of high-quality, diverse choral literature. The oldest youth choir organization in Wisconsin, MYC welcomes singers of all ability levels, challenging them to learn more than just notes and rhythms. The singers explore the history, context and heart of the music, using music as a lens to discover the world. MYC serves more than 500 young people, ages 7-18, in 11 single-gender choirs.
In addition to a public concert series, MYC conducts an annual spring tour of schools and retirement centers, performing for more than 7,000 students and senior citizens annually. MYC also collaborates with professional arts organizations including the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Ballet, and Madison Opera, while continually supporting and recognizing the work of public schools and music educators throughout the area. This summer the boy choirs will travel to Scotland for their first appearance at the invitation-only Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
General admission tickets for the Madison Youth Choirs concert are $10 for adults and $5 for students 18 years of age and under. Members of the Monroe Arts Center may attend this concert for free. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 1315 11th Street, by calling the Monroe Arts Center at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
This event has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting for this presentation has been provided by Kevin and Chris Callahan; Robert and Wendy Erb; and the Gunderson Stiles Fund for Classical Music.
MYC was formed in July 2003 through a merger of the Madison Boychoir and Madison Children's Choir. Recognized as an innovator in youth choral music education, Madison Youth Choirs inspires enjoyment, learning, and social development through the study and performance of high-quality, diverse choral literature. The oldest youth choir organization in Wisconsin, MYC welcomes singers of all ability levels, challenging them to learn more than just notes and rhythms. The singers explore the history, context and heart of the music, using music as a lens to discover the world. MYC serves more than 500 young people, ages 7-18, in 11 single-gender choirs.
In addition to a public concert series, MYC conducts an annual spring tour of schools and retirement centers, performing for more than 7,000 students and senior citizens annually. MYC also collaborates with professional arts organizations including the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Ballet, and Madison Opera, while continually supporting and recognizing the work of public schools and music educators throughout the area. This summer the boy choirs will travel to Scotland for their first appearance at the invitation-only Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
General admission tickets for the Madison Youth Choirs concert are $10 for adults and $5 for students 18 years of age and under. Members of the Monroe Arts Center may attend this concert for free. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 1315 11th Street, by calling the Monroe Arts Center at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
This event has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting for this presentation has been provided by Kevin and Chris Callahan; Robert and Wendy Erb; and the Gunderson Stiles Fund for Classical Music.