Palmetto Youth Choir and Palmetto Peace Choir, based in Charleston, SC, provide singers with choral music education and performance experience while inspiring a lifelong love of singing and music! With our heart-centered, "people first" model, we strive to ensure everyone feels warmly welcomed and celebrated. Our singers work together to build choral skills and musicianship, while having fun and enjoying connection and community.
We are an independent choir, not affiliated with any school or church. We explore an eclectic range of musical styles, and foster a fun, friendly, inclusive and creative atmosphere. We believe music can bring profound inspiration to those who wish to make the world a better place.
Our choir rehearsals and camps currently take place at James Island Town Hall, located at 1122 Dills Bluff Road, Charleston, SC 29412. We invite you to join us in making great music and memories together!
Join us for our Spring Concert!
Come enjoy a sparkling dose of joy and musical magic to lift your spirits and ignite your heart! "Sing Out, Shine On" features a variety of cheerful songs, including Here Comes the Sun, Be the Light, Iko Iko, Lovely Day and many more. This repertoire, performed by a mixed group of passionate youth and adult voices, will bring you a sense of peace, love and harmony trough the power of positive, hopeful music.
Below are a few photos from previous seasons. See many more in our Gallery, and on our social media!
All photos above are from our Spring Concert '24 with our combined choirs (Photos by Shannon Oleksak)
Youth Choir Spring Concert '23 (Photo by Shannon Oleksak)
Palmetto Youth Choir & Palmetto Peace Choir at the Festival of Lights 2023
Spring '23 Choral Retreat, James Island County Park Ashley Conference Center
Spring Concert 2023
At Mt. Zion Elementary School, opening for a Charleston Stage Company production.
Select Members at our Holiday Concert Collaboration with Taylor Festival Choir 2023
At the Kickoff & Flag-Raising for Park Circle Pride
Summer Camp Shenanigans
Winter Concert 2022 (Photo by Shannon Oleksak)
Winter Concert 2022 (Photo by Shannon Oleksak)
Kind Words
Choir:
“My kids loved their experience this year! They learned so much about vocal technique and singing with a group. Their confidence grew throughout the year and by the end my oldest was saying she wanted to try out for a solo next year! You all were so organized and communication was great. Thanks for a great year!”
”I was so impressed by the caliber of the performance — I thought I would be teary-eyed seeing my kiddo on stage but was so shocked by the professionalism and quality of the performance that no tears were shed — I was too focused on their awesome singing to be a teary-eyed parent!”
“My daughter has dabbled in a few sports and dance over the last few years but never found her thing. This year I watched her grow and blossom as a singer. She was practicing at home without being prompted, and even recording herself to play it back. It was so exciting to watch her find her thing! Thank you for opening up the world of music to my girl!”
“What a great first season for PYC! We didn't really know what to expect when our daughter joined, but are thrilled to see the progress all of these kids have made and how comfortable and happy they are on stage. They sound AMAZING!”
“My child demonstrated exceptional growth musically, she learned to commit and follow through. She has great memories!”
“Organization and communication have been great. I love the way fun is incorporated into the mix!”
“Outstanding program with the most amazing staff! Would highly recommend to anyone!”
“Just so impressed with what you created in your first year. Thanks for providing a secular choir experience!”
“My child really enjoyed learning to sing with a group! Great choices on who you collaborate with.”
“Music changed my life as a child, and I have seen it do the same for my child this past year. I wanted to make sure she found that love of music and her place – and she did in the Palmetto Youth Choir.”
Summer Camp:
”My child loved her time with you! She learned so much and became so much more confident in her singing! She’s very excited to join the choir!”
“My daughter loved this so much! She loved the visiting musicians and came home every day sharing her experience with us. Thank you!”
“We enjoyed the repertoire selections and the thorough, consistent email communication. I liked having all of the information and loved seeing the photos from each day of camp. Our camper had a lot of fun!”
“It is a very good experience for the kids. They learned to sing three songs as a choir in a week which is amazing. The teachers really put a lot of effort into the kids and were very enthusiastic in teaching.”
“Just so impressed with what you did in 5 days. A beautiful experience to be part of (for the parents and the children). Thank you!”
