Palmetto Youth Choir
Want to sing with us next season?
Our next season starts in late August 2024! Join us for our "Be Our Guest" night on April 15, 2024! If you can't make that date, we can set up a short and simple placement interview. Also, check out our Summer Camps.
Palmetto Youth Choir is open to ALL students in grades K-8 who love to sing! (High School students and Adults are invited to be in our adult choir, Palmetto Peace Choir.)
We provide choral music education and performance experience while inspiring a lifelong love of singing and music. We work together to build choral skills and musicianship, while having fun and providing connection and community.
We explore an eclectic range of musical styles, and foster a fun, friendly and creative atmosphere. We offer heart-centered direction and guidance, while also maintaining steadfast musical integrity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, disability or age. We are an independent choir, not affiliated with any school or church. We believe music can bring profound inspiration to those who wish to make the world a better place.
We rehearse Monday afternoons/evenings at the James Island Arts & Cultural Center in Charleston, SC. Our choir season generally runs congruent to the school year. We will have one big Spring Concert, plus several other community performances & collaborations in December, May and early June. Exact event dates are shared as they are confirmed. Each level will have their own repertoire, as well as group pieces!
Our next season starts in late August 2024! Join us for our "Be Our Guest" night on April 15, 2024! If you can't make that date, we can set up a short and simple placement interview. Also, check out our Summer Camps.
Palmetto Youth Choir is open to ALL students in grades K-8 who love to sing! (High School students and Adults are invited to be in our adult choir, Palmetto Peace Choir.)
We provide choral music education and performance experience while inspiring a lifelong love of singing and music. We work together to build choral skills and musicianship, while having fun and providing connection and community.
We explore an eclectic range of musical styles, and foster a fun, friendly and creative atmosphere. We offer heart-centered direction and guidance, while also maintaining steadfast musical integrity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, disability or age. We are an independent choir, not affiliated with any school or church. We believe music can bring profound inspiration to those who wish to make the world a better place.
We rehearse Monday afternoons/evenings at the James Island Arts & Cultural Center in Charleston, SC. Our choir season generally runs congruent to the school year. We will have one big Spring Concert, plus several other community performances & collaborations in December, May and early June. Exact event dates are shared as they are confirmed. Each level will have their own repertoire, as well as group pieces!
Join our choir tribe and:
* Nurture your creative spirit
* Connect with others
* Increase your skills and confidence, and
* Feed your soul!
Our goal is to choose music that shares universal messages of peace, hope, love and justice. Our repertoire includes an eclectic range of music, such as folk, jazz, world, musical theatre, Americana, pop and traditional choral pieces. We offer heart-centered direction and guidance, while also maintaining steadfast musical integrity. Reading music is not a requirement, but is a welcomed skill. Auditions are not required. Members learn musicianship, music literacy, vocal technique and performance skills, and participate in concerts and outreach and community events.
* Nurture your creative spirit
* Connect with others
* Increase your skills and confidence, and
* Feed your soul!
Our goal is to choose music that shares universal messages of peace, hope, love and justice. Our repertoire includes an eclectic range of music, such as folk, jazz, world, musical theatre, Americana, pop and traditional choral pieces. We offer heart-centered direction and guidance, while also maintaining steadfast musical integrity. Reading music is not a requirement, but is a welcomed skill. Auditions are not required. Members learn musicianship, music literacy, vocal technique and performance skills, and participate in concerts and outreach and community events.
2023-2024 Season Schedule
PRIMO CHOIR
GRADES K-3 | ***Third graders will be placed in either Primo or Intermezzo at the discretion of the directors.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Dates: August 28, 2023 - June 3, 2024 (1-2 performances will occur after June 3)
(Holidays - No rehearsal on 9/4, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 or 5/27)
Tuition: $80 per month ($800) + $25 enrollment fee (10% discount for full payment and/or siblings)
Rehearsal Location: James Island Arts & Cultural Center
Fall Choral Retreat: November 11, 2023 (tentative) | Location: Great Room at St. James Episcopal
Spring Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2024, Great Room at St. James Episcopal
Spring Choral Retreat: February 24, 2024 | Location: Fellowship Hall at Harborview Presbyterian
Other Events, Performances & Outreach Activities: TBD
INTERMEZZO CHOIR
GRADES 3-8 | ***Third graders will be placed in either Primo or Intermezzo at the discretion of the directors.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 5:00 - 6:20 p.m.
Dates: August 28, 2023 - June 3, 2024 (1-2 performances will occur after June 3)
(Holidays - No rehearsal on 9/4, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 or 5/27)
Tuition: $95 per month ($950) + $25 enrollment fee (10% discount for full payment and/or siblings)
Rehearsal Location: James Island Arts & Cultural Center
Fall Choral Retreat: November 11, 2023 (tentative) | Location: Ashley Center @ James Island County Park
Spring Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2024 (tentative)
Spring Choral Retreat: February 24, 2024 | Location: TBD
Other Events, Performances & Outreach Activities: TBD
And announcing...
COMMUNITY CHOIR (PALMETTO PEACE CHOIR) (Click HERE for details.)
ADULTS & GRADES 9-12
Rehearsals: Mondays, 6:30 - 7:50 p.m.
Dates: September 25, 2023 - June 3, 2024 (This choir begins 1 month later than the others.) (1-2 performances will occur after June 3)
(Holidays - No rehearsal on 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 or 5/27)
A "Meet & Greet" is planned for 9/23/23, 3pm-5pm at Martin's BBQ, 1620 Highland Ave. on James Island (near Wild Blue Ropes just off Folly Rd.) Tea, lemonade and hush puppies provided.
Tuition: $60 per month ($540) + $25 enrollment fee (10% discount for full payment)
Rehearsal Location: James Island Arts & Cultural Center
Spring Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2024
Other Events, Performances & Outreach Activities: TBD
GRADES K-3 | ***Third graders will be placed in either Primo or Intermezzo at the discretion of the directors.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Dates: August 28, 2023 - June 3, 2024 (1-2 performances will occur after June 3)
(Holidays - No rehearsal on 9/4, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 or 5/27)
Tuition: $80 per month ($800) + $25 enrollment fee (10% discount for full payment and/or siblings)
Rehearsal Location: James Island Arts & Cultural Center
Fall Choral Retreat: November 11, 2023 (tentative) | Location: Great Room at St. James Episcopal
Spring Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2024, Great Room at St. James Episcopal
Spring Choral Retreat: February 24, 2024 | Location: Fellowship Hall at Harborview Presbyterian
Other Events, Performances & Outreach Activities: TBD
INTERMEZZO CHOIR
GRADES 3-8 | ***Third graders will be placed in either Primo or Intermezzo at the discretion of the directors.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 5:00 - 6:20 p.m.
Dates: August 28, 2023 - June 3, 2024 (1-2 performances will occur after June 3)
(Holidays - No rehearsal on 9/4, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 or 5/27)
Tuition: $95 per month ($950) + $25 enrollment fee (10% discount for full payment and/or siblings)
Rehearsal Location: James Island Arts & Cultural Center
Fall Choral Retreat: November 11, 2023 (tentative) | Location: Ashley Center @ James Island County Park
Spring Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2024 (tentative)
Spring Choral Retreat: February 24, 2024 | Location: TBD
Other Events, Performances & Outreach Activities: TBD
And announcing...
COMMUNITY CHOIR (PALMETTO PEACE CHOIR) (Click HERE for details.)
ADULTS & GRADES 9-12
Rehearsals: Mondays, 6:30 - 7:50 p.m.
Dates: September 25, 2023 - June 3, 2024 (This choir begins 1 month later than the others.) (1-2 performances will occur after June 3)
(Holidays - No rehearsal on 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 or 5/27)
A "Meet & Greet" is planned for 9/23/23, 3pm-5pm at Martin's BBQ, 1620 Highland Ave. on James Island (near Wild Blue Ropes just off Folly Rd.) Tea, lemonade and hush puppies provided.
Tuition: $60 per month ($540) + $25 enrollment fee (10% discount for full payment)
Rehearsal Location: James Island Arts & Cultural Center
Spring Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2024
Other Events, Performances & Outreach Activities: TBD
Tuition
Joining Palmetto Youth Choir is a 10-month commitment, late August 2023 through early June 2024, coinciding with the school year. Joining the Advanced/Adult Choir is a 9-month commitment, late September 2023 through early June 2024.
Tuition for 2023-2024 Season:
Tuition can be paid in two ways:
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available to students grades K-12 who have the financial need and demonstrate passion and commitment. "Financial need" is defined as having a household income of no more than 125% of the 2023 SC Poverty Guidelines, as outlined HERE, or may also be considered for extenuating circumstances. The Enrollment Form has a checkbox to indicate if you want to be considered for a scholarship. Contact us with any questions.
Tuition for 2023-2024 Season:
- Primo Choir (Grades K-3:) $80 per month x 10 months ($800) + $25 enrollment fee
- Intermezzo Choir (Grades 3-10): $95 per month x 10 months ($950) + $25 enrollment fee
- Community Choir/Palmetto Peace Choir (Ages 16+): $60 per month x 9 months ($540) + $25 enrollment fee
Tuition can be paid in two ways:
- Monthly: Primo & Intermezzo - Ten equal monthly payments, September 2023-June 2024. A 10% sibling discount is available. Community - Nine equal monthly payments, October 2023-June 2024.
- In Full: One payment for the full amount, on or before the first rehearsal date. A 10% discount is offered for full payment.
Tuition will be billed electronically according to your preference indicated on your Enrollment Form. The $25 Enrollment Fee is due upon enrollment to hold your spot.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available to students grades K-12 who have the financial need and demonstrate passion and commitment. "Financial need" is defined as having a household income of no more than 125% of the 2023 SC Poverty Guidelines, as outlined HERE, or may also be considered for extenuating circumstances. The Enrollment Form has a checkbox to indicate if you want to be considered for a scholarship. Contact us with any questions.
Enroll Now!
Step 1: Complete the appropriate Enrollment Form below.
Step 2: Pay the Enrollment Fee to hold your spot.
Step 2: Pay the Enrollment Fee to hold your spot.
Our Space
Our choir rehearsals and camps are held at the James Island Arts & Cultural Center! This beautiful facility is located at 1248 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412, near the intersection of Camp Rd. and Dills Bluff Rd. The new facility was recently renovated from a former library building into a new space, specifically designed to showcase local artists and James Island's rich history. They offer many artistic, cultural and programming opportunities! They opened their doors in August 2021. At the helm of the JIACC is Mrs. Caroline Self, Director of Development. We encourage you to visit this fabulous facility, and explore their exhibits and other community programs and events.