Fast Facts What does YSC do?- provides the most comprehensive Performing Arts education program in Calgary and is one of a kind in Canada
- produces and performs 2 showcase mainstage shows annually to sold-out audiences at the Jubilee Auditorium
- produces and performs a Christmas concert series and a spring concert series at various city venues
- performs over 100 shows/performances per year
- creates and produces many of their own arrangements, choreography and original music (Canadian content!)
- other roles include being a national resource for other arts organizations on choreography, music tracks and charts, production guidance.
- prepares and develops youth for life by providing the framework for them to develop leadership skills, teamwork and a sense of self-confidence
- prepares and develops young people for any career by giving them the vital skills of leadership, teamwork, discipline, time-management and self responsibility
Whom does YSC serve?- 550 plus performers and families annually ; 2,000 kids have passed through our program since our inception
- KIDS & MUSIC (age 3 1/2 through to grade 2)
- KIDAZZLE (grades 2 & 3)
- KIDZXPRESS (grades 4 - 6)
- JUNIOR HI (grades 7 - 9)
- SENIOR HI (grades 10 - 12)
- ACT 3 (ages 18 - 25 experienced with a focus on singing, dancing and acting)
- SHINE (semi-professional song and dance ensemble)
- ON CUE (semi-professional vocal ensemble 20s - 40s with a focus on a cappella and vocal jazz)
- ENCORE (alumni singers, previously experienced with Youth Singers performing divisions)
- SECOND CHANTS (any one, any vintage who has a love of singing and performing)
- the community, by keeping kids learning and involved after school
- 2,000 financially-disadvantaged kids annually enjoy our performances thanks to Petro-Canada and Kids Up Front Foundation
How?- supported by a small but dedicated full-time administrative staff of 7 and 35 part-time, fee-for-service artistic educators essential to the program, including Malcolm Edwards - former Head of the Department of Music, University of Calgary
- 35,000 volunteer hours per year spent in production, fundraising, set-building, wardrobe, props, library, and a myriad of other functions required for operations, primarily by parents or former parents
- with financial assistance from AFA, Calgary Foundation for the Arts, Kahanoff and numerous foundations, corporations and individuals who make it all possible
When?- each group rehearses once a week depending on the division for a combined average of nearly 70 hrs/week during our season
- our rented rehearsal space is busy 335 days per year
Where?- at our beautiful brand new facility The Performing Arts Youth Centre (1371 Hastings Cres. SE)!
- at up to 100 appearances locally throughout the year at numerous community and corporate functions in addition to schools, nursing homes and special needs centers
- internationally through travel to fesitvals and competitions
- performed at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, World Police and Fire Games, World Petroleum Congress as well as international festivals acting as ambassadors for Calgary and Canada
- winning top awards at respected choral competitions locally and internationally competing in concert choir, vocal jazz and show choir categories
- performing in over 30 mainstage productions and 3 made for TV documentaries each winners of national awards
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