Training Choir (Non-Auditioned)

1st-2nd Grade Treble Voices

Meets Monday evenings 5:00-5:45pm

Spark is SLYC’s newest offering, designed to ignite a love of singing in our youngest musicians! Created especially for 1st and 2nd graders, these one-hour classes are led by our fantastic elementary specialists and give young singers the opportunity to find their voice, build confidence, and discover the joy of singing together. Through choir and ensemble skills, musical games, friendship, and plenty of fun, singers will build a strong musical foundation while learning how to #getSLYC—Serve, Lead, Spread Joy, and Care. Spark is more than a class; it’s the beginning of a lifelong passion for music!

Training Choir (Non-Auditioned)

3-4th Grade Treble Voices

Meets Monday evenings 5:00-5:45PM

Ignite is SLYC’s choir for 3rd and 4th grade singers who are ready to take their musical journey to the next level. Led by our exceptional Elementary Music Specialists, Ignite members build confidence and independence as they strengthen their vocal technique, develop music literacy, and discover what it means to be part of a true choral ensemble. Through engaging music, creative activities, games, and collaborative experiences, singers grow as musicians while building friendships and learning to #getSLYC—Serve, Lead, Spread Joy, and Care. Ignite is where young singers begin to find their sound, discover their potential, and shine as part of something bigger than themselves.

Training Choir (Non-Auditioned)

5-6th Grade Treble Voices

Meets Monday evenings 6:00-7:00pm

Enchant is SLYC’s 5th and 6th grade ensemble—the final step in our non-auditioned choir pathway and a bridge to our auditioned performance choirs. Led by our talented Elementary Music Specialists, Enchant singers develop the musicianship, confidence, and ensemble skills they need to thrive as they take the next step in their choral journey. Singers dive deeper into advanced music literacy, explore their individual voice types and how each voice contributes to the larger ensemble, and develop the listening, collaboration, and performance skills that bring music to life. By the time they graduate from Enchant, these young musicians are truly spellbinding—ready to captivate an audience, embrace their unique voice, and fully #getSLYC.

An inclusive ensemble for students in grades 6-12, SHINE is a choir that removes barriers for neurodivergent students and students with cognitive, physical, or neurological disabilities. Unlike a traditional audition-based or ability-segregated ensemble, SHINE will be open to any student who wants to sing, while incorporating adaptive teaching strategies and individualized supports that enable singers with a wide range of abilities and needs to meaningfully participate.

Performance Choir (auditioned)

7-9th Grade Treble Voices

Meets Monday evenings 6:00pm-7:20pm

Illuminate is SLYC’s auditioned treble choir for singers in 7th–9th grade who are ready to step into the spotlight and discover what they can accomplish as musicians. Led by Associate Artistic Director Erik Jacobs, Illuminate members strengthen their vocal technique, music literacy, and ensemble skills through challenging repertoire, purposeful rehearsal, and meaningful performance experiences. Singers learn to listen beyond themselves, take ownership of their musical role, and bring confidence, artistry, and intention to every note. Along the way, they build lasting friendships, grow as leaders, and learn what it truly means to #getSLYC—Serve, Lead, Spread Joy, and Care. Illuminate is where young voices begin to shine brighter, together.

Performance Choir (auditioned)

7th-12th Grade Tenor and Bass Voices

Meets Monday evenings 7:00-8:20pm

Fortify is SLYC’s auditioned ensemble for tenor and bass singers in grades 7–12 with changed voices—a place where powerful voices, strong friendships, and a shared love of music come together. Members develop confident, healthy vocal technique and sophisticated ensemble skills while exploring repertoire written to showcase the depth, richness, and versatility of tenor and bass voices. Through challenging music, meaningful performances, and the unmistakable camaraderie of singing together, Fortify empowers young men to find their voice, support one another, and discover the strength that comes from being part of something bigger than themselves. More than a choir, Fortify is a community where singers grow as musicians, leaders, and people while learning to #getSLYC—Serve, Lead, Spread Joy, and Care.

Performance Choir (auditioned)

10-12th Grade Treble Voices

Meets Monday evenings 7:00-8:20pm

Elevate is SLYC’s premier auditioned treble choir for singers in grades 10–12 who are ready to challenge themselves as musicians, artists, and leaders. Directed by SLYC Artistic Director Laura Lazarevich, Elevate members bring advanced vocal technique, sophisticated musicianship, and strong sight-reading and ensemble skills to an ambitious and diverse repertoire spanning centuries, styles, and languages. Through rigorous rehearsals and meaningful performance experiences, singers refine their artistry, deepen their musical independence, and learn to lead not only with their voices, but through their actions. Elevate represents the highest level of treble artistry within SLYC—a place where exceptional singers come together to push boundaries, inspire one another, and #getSLYC at the highest level.

Performance Choir (auditioned)

9th-12th Grade Mixed Chorus

Meets Monday evenings 8:30-9:15pm

SLYC’s premiere vocal ensemble. Members of Summit are selected from an internal audition process. All Summit singers must be members in good standing of either Elevate, or Fortify.

Reaching the summit of a mountain is a journey that demands every ounce of your strength, perseverance, and determination. As you ascend, each step challenges your resolve, pushing you to go beyond your limits. The path may be steep, the air thin, and the obstacles many, but with each stride, you grow stronger, more resilient, and more aware of your own capabilities. When you finally stand at the peak, the view is breathtaking—not just because of the landscape before you, but because of the journey that brought you there.

The summit is not just an end, but a new beginning. For with each mountain you conquer, you gain a clearer vision of the other peaks on the horizon, each one calling you to climb higher, dream bigger, and strive further. To summit one mountain means to see more clearly the other mountains you may wish to climb.