March 28, 2024

Iowa Youth Chorus to hold auditions in Newton

The Iowa Youth Chorus has been providing young singers with world class choral education for more than 30 years. As summer eases into fall and students return to class, young singers are invited to an open audition for the IYC Newton children’s chorus the first week of September.

Choir auditions for students third to sixth grade will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and Sept. 4 at the Berg Elementary music room. Berg is located at 1900 N. Fifth Ave. E. in Newton.

Auditions are on a drop-in basis during this time. Prospective chorus members are asked to come prepared to sing a short piece of their own choosing

For more information, call chorus director Jane Johnson at (641) 792-0042.

The nonprofit Iowa Youth Chorus was founded in 1981 to encourage and foster a life long love of music in children.  Through classes for all ages, from early childhood through high school, the Chorus inspires personal development, celebrates diversity and fosters international goodwill.

As the premier youth choral organization of central Iowa, young singers come from every suburb and surrounding communities including Ankeny, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Newton and Pella.