AMERICAN YOUNG VOICES

The benefits of a child's involvement in music are well-documented: but the benefits of being in the biggest school concert is quite simply life-changing. Having the opportunity to perform in some of the country's most renowned arenas has a massive impact on the children involved.
From the day the AYV music is introduced to over many months of rehearsals to the day of the performance, American Young Voices culminates when 8,000 children from hundreds of schools come together for a once-in-a-lifetime event. Instantaneously, there is an enormous sense of individual and collective achievement gained from this memorable and special experience.
One of the highlights of the whole process is to see the pride that the children have in their own performance, which is further amplified when their parents and families are able to share the experience as part of the audience.
“Every school needs to participate in this program. We had so much fun and so many tears of joy that our daughter got the opportunity to participate in such an outstanding program. We tell everybody about this program and we hope to come back and watch again next year." - Mary (Parent)
Furthermore, with the guidance of their teachers and the support of their classmates, students develop self-confidence and the ability to communicate as part of a team, which is invaluable. Add to this the numerous health benefits of consistent singing in rehearsals, from breathing regulation to relieving stress, and it’s no wonder that this program has been selling out around the world year after year.
“The hope and unity of humanity embodied in that song among thousands of children was very touching.” - Taeriah (Parent)

Delaware State Choral Festival 

The Delaware Choral Festival provides the opportunity for Delaware choirs of all ages to participate in an adjudicated choral festival.  Your students will learn from comments and receive a special workshop by our adjudicators.  Each group will perform 2-3 selections (15 minutes max). Only one group will be permitted to perform in each time slot. Each group will receive written & recorded comments, a 20 minute clinic with an adjudicator, and a plaque with rating.  This event is a valuable opportunity for students to watch and listen to other Delaware choirs as well ​