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♫ Current New Member Opportunities
♫ Sign up for Newcomer Event (form)
Current Opportunities for New Members
“Come and Sing” Event!
Introductory Newcomer Singing Class
Rising 1st-12th graders
Next Date TBA
Learn about singing in a choir by attending an Introductory Newcomer Class with the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir! Classes are held at Bethel Baptist Church, 1601 S Colorado St, Salem, VA (map it).
At the class, we will be teaching an overview of the musical skills that singers learn about in the choir program - vowel sounds, vocal warm ups, proper singing techniques, breathing exercises, and music theory. It's a great way to quickly get to know more about the choir and see if it is something you would like to join for the upcoming choir year, 2024-2025.
Parents are welcome to attend and sit with your child during the class. You can sign up for the newcomer introductory class by filling out the form below.
To join, no audition is necessary for singers in 1st-8th grade. After the class, singers in 9th-12th grade will have a chance to audition to join the choir.
Interested in Joining? Sign Up Here!
Please fill out this form to:
Sign Up for an Introductory Newcomer Class
Be added to our Google Group email list for new members
Receive the 2024-2025 Choir Program Registration info
Schedule an audition for the Concert Choir
Ask any questions you have!
*You will be added to our general choir email list to receive the most current information about upcoming concerts, newcomer classes, and choir programs that are available for your age group. We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Thank you!
♫ Introductory Singing Class Video ♫
Learn about the Roanoke valley CHildren’s Choir Program for Ages 6-18!
In this video, the choir director Ms. Kimberly Davidson will go over what you will learn musically in choir, what rehearsals are like, and some key activities and performances in the RVCC choir year. You will see performance examples from each choir, and learn how being in a choir can grow confidence, friendships, character, leadership skills, and a lifelong love of music!
Please contact the director, Kim Davidson, at kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com with any questions about joining the choir.
RVCC Choir Programs for Each Grade Level
Our “A Choir” is for new, young singers who want to learn about the basic techniques of singing in a fun and friendly way! Rehearsals are on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm throughout the school year. *No previous music experience is needed and no audition is required to join.
3rd-4th Grade
Our “B Choir” is for elementary students who love to sing and want to learn more about music while making lots of new friends! Rehearsals are on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm throughout the school year. *No previous music experience is needed and no audition is required to join.
Our Youth Choir is for older students who are interested in continuing their music education and advancing their singing skills in a group choral setting. Rehearsals are on Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm throughout the school year. *No previous music experience is needed and no audition is required to join.
Register Now to Join the Elementary or Youth Choir!
Online Registration for our Elementary and Youth Choir Programs for the 2024-2025 Choir Year is open now through August 31st, 2024. If you would like to learn more about joining the choir, we invite you to watch the RVCC Video Newcomer Welcome Class below or quickly fill out the “interested in joining” form above to sign up for one of our in-person introductory singing classes. We look forward to meeting you and love welcoming new singers into the choir! No audition or previous music experience is required.
The RVCC Concert Choir is an advanced honor choir for High School Students across the Roanoke Valley. We love welcoming new, aspiring musicians into the Concert Choir. Open auditions are held in May-August each year. The Concert Choir rehearses on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 throughout the school year.
Auditions To Join the Concert Choir (9th-12th grade Singers)
The RVCC Concert Choir is a nationally recognized youth choir known for its artistic excellence and professional performances. Auditions for 9th-12th grade to join the Concert Choir Program consist of checking the singers range, sight-singing examples, learning the harmony part to a simple song, echo singing, ability to be taught a small section of a classical choral song, and a written theory test for basic music facts. We are looking for singers who are serious about artistic choral music and would like to be a part of this pre-professional youth choir program.
Auditions for the Concert Choir will be held immediately following the Come and Sing classes in December and May each year. Please sign up to audition using the form above. You can also schedule an audition to join the choir by contacting the Director, Ms. Davidson, at kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com or (540) 676-7265.
RVCC Rehearsal Schedule for singers in our Full choir program
1st-4th Graders in the Elementary Choirs rehearse Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm in Salem, VA
5th-9th Graders in the Youth Choir rehearse Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm in Salem, VA
9th-12th Grade Auditioned High School students in the Concert Choir rehearse Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm in Salem, VA
* Each full choir year is from August - April following the school year schedule.
*More information about what a typical choir year looks like can be found here: childrenschoir.com/the-rvcc-chorister-experience
Tuition costs for the RVCC are broken down into monthly payments throughout the two semesters (Aug-Dec and Jan-April). The cost comes out to be LESS than what you would pay for individual weekly music lessons, with so many additional benefits that you won’t experience anywhere else! If your child loves to sing or wants to learn more about music, the RVCC is the right place to join!
Singing in a children’s choir provides unending opportunities for children to learn and grow musically, academically, and socially. We are growing leaders! Young people with a strong sense of character and confidence! The Chorus America Study published several years ago reported that children who sing in choirs growing up develop advanced skills in Teamwork, Leadership, Creativity, Math, Language, Memory, Social Skills, and Perseverance.
Be a part of the excellence and beauty of this award winning, Nationally Recognized youth choir!
How Does Singing in A Children’s Choir make a difference in a child’s life? Watch the video below to see how.
What our singers are to saying:
Quotes from RVCC Members and Past Alumni Singers:
“My ten years in RCCC taught me so much more than music! Teamwork, perseverance, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence – all of these were developed through my choir experiences. RVCC is a big commitment that takes hard work, but the rewards are far greater. Mrs. Davidson taught us to ‘reach for the top’, and made sure we had world-class opportunities to shine. Carnegie Hall and Canterbury Cathedral are two that stand out. They were even topics of college admissions and scholarship essays my senior year – and the feedback was incredibly positive! I was fortunate to receive a full college scholarship, and I know that my choir experiences helped me ‘stand out in the crowd’ with these applications. Thank you, Ms. Davidson, and all who continue to help make RVCC available to students in the Roanoke Valley.” – Katherine Quiroz – Christopher Newport University Student
“I have been in the RVCC since I was seven, and I have loved every minute of it! Mrs. D. has taught me so much throughout the years and I truly would not be the person I am today without her. Choir has been such a fun experience that has helped me grow in music and as a person. I look forward to making countless more great memories and great music in the years ahead. Thank you Mrs. D!!!!” - Sophie, current 2022 RVCC Chorister, in choir for 7 years
“The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir was one of the best experiences of my life and I would not be the same without it. It was one of the most challenging but fulfilling things in my life. It was a foundation for friendships and the whole experience made you feel like you were part of a family not just a regular group of people that just happened to sing together, no this was a different experience. A one of a kind experience. I, honestly, miss every part of it! I may have only been in choir for 10 years but it will forever be apart of me and who I am today. I’m thankful for the once in a lifetime experiences, the laughter, the family, the singing, the friendships, you name it, I’m grateful for it!” - Rachel, 2013 RVCC Alumni in choir for 10 years
“It’s not just about singing. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself. Be a PART of the music and find the joy of singing to last a lifetime.”
A Little Bit About the RVCC:
Founded in 1987 by Kimberly Ruse Davidson, the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir has grown to be a highly respected arts organization in the Roanoke Valley, in the state of Virginia, and beyond. The choir includes 200 children from 65 different schools throughout the Roanoke Valley and surrounding communities. The choristers, ages 7-18, are divided into three Training Choirs and a Concert Choir. The RVCC provides an artistic and in depth study of the voice in a choral setting for every child. We strive to teach young musicians of the Roanoke Valley how to work together and pursue excellence - in singing, in music, and in everyday life. Our mission as a choir to provide the best choral experience for our choristers and spread the joy of music to everyone we can!
Helpful Links:
Feel free to contact Director, Kim Davidson, directly at 540-676-7265 or kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com with any questions you may have!
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