SLYC FAQs
Who can join SLYC?
The South Loudoun Youth Chorale now offers choirs for 4th-12th graders. Enchant is our non-auditioned choir for 4-6th graders. Illuminate is an auditioned choir for 7-9th grade treble singers. Fortify is an auditioned choir for 7th-12th grade tenors and basses. Elevate is an auditioned choir for 10th-12th grader treble singers. Summit is an auditioned high school mixed ensemble that is auditioned from Elevate and Fortify. Read more about our ensembles here.
Who will be conducting each choir?
Our dynamic artistic staff provides phenomenal musical leadership for their choirs. Elevate and Summit are lead by the Artistic Director Laura Lazarevich. Illuminate and Fortify are conducted by our Associate Artistic Director Erik Jacobs. Enchant is directed by our Elementary Choral Music Specialist Ashley Forrest.
What time are rehearsals?
Rehearsals times depend on which choir the student is in. All rehearsals are on Monday nights. Enchant is 5:30-6:30, Illuminate is 6-7:30, Fortify is 7:30-9 (with shorter rehearsals later), Elevate is 7-9 (with shorter rehearsals later), and Summit is 8:30-9:15 (beginning Oct 14).
What is the official refund policy?
Through August 26th: Full refund
August 26th through September 30th: 50% refund
October 1st+: No refund for the fall semester
For the spring semester, we can offer a 50% refund through February 3rd. There is no refund for the spring after February 3rd.
Do I have to live in Loudoun County to join?
No, any 4th-12th grader is welcome to join us!
What are the audition requirements?
4th-6th graders do not have to audition and can register for Enchant here. All 7th-12th graders must audition and can learn more here.
Do I have to be registered in a school choral program to participate?
All 7th-12th graders must be enrolled in their school’s music program (choir, band, orchestra, guitar). At this time, we are not requiring 4-6th graders to be enrolled in music, but we highly encourage enrollment if it’s available at your school.
Do I have to know the directors or other SLYC students in order to register?
Nope! We’d love to have new students from our community join us!
Are you offering a sibling discount?
Yes we offer a 10% sibling discount.
Are you offering any scholarships?
Yes we offer scholarships on a first come first served and as-needed basis. Students must audition/register first before applications are accepted.
How can I support SLYC?
Visit our donate page to help SLYC sing the high notes!
How many performances do the ensembles have?
Each ensemble will perform at least twice, with additional optional opportunities.
What other programs do you offer?
SLYC also has a Workshop Series for all students interested in auditioning for an honor choir like All-Virginia, All District, etc. Learn more about our workshops here.
Do you have more questions? Email us at info@slychorale.org