Question 1

What type of music will Young Voices of the Foothills perform?

Accepted Answer

We will learn and perform a wide variety of music from musical theater, to movie music, to folksongs, to vocal settings of poetry. 
Music that is written and arranged for children's and youth's voices will be emphasized.

Question 2

Where are rehearsals held?

Accepted Answer

Our Seneca Primary, Elementary and Middle Choirs are held at St. Mark United Methodist Church - 616 Quincy Rd, Seneca, SC 
Our Seneca Concert Choir is held at Trinity Baptist Church, 504 S. Oak St, Seneca, SC. 
Our Pendleton Choir is held at First Baptist Church of Pendleton - 351 S Broad St, Pendleton, SC 29670
Our Anderson Choir is held at First Baptist Anderson.
Young Voices of the Foothills rents their choir rehearsal space from the churches listed above. YVF is not affiliated with the church or its ministries.

Question 3

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Accepted Answer

Grades K-1 in Seneca and Pendleton pay $100 for the semester. (30 minute class)

Grades K-1 in Anderson pay $180 for the semester. pays $180 for the semester (60 minute class)

Grades 2-5 pay $180 for the semester (60 minute class)

Grades 6-12 pay $200 for the semester  (60 minute class plus sheet music cost)

Tuition covers all materials, a t-shirt, rental space, and music.  
Monthly payment plans are provided.

Question 4

Will parents be asked to fundraise to supplement the operating costs of YVF?

Accepted Answer

No. Fundraising is not a part of the regular operational cost of YVF. Should a special circumstance arise, such as a day trip to perform or an entry fee into a contest, it will be discussed with all families prior to commitment.

Question 5

How long are rehearsals?

Accepted Answer

Grades K-1 in Pendleton rehearse for 30 minutes weekly.  Grades K-1 in Anderson have a 60 minute class.

Grades 2-12 rehearse for 1 hour weekly.

Question 6

Will parents be required to stay onsite during rehearsals?

Accepted Answer

No. Parents are welcome to drop their children off for the 1 hour rehearsal time. 
However, parents are welcome to stay onsite while the choirs rehearse.

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