Calgary’s Only Show Choir Residency

Youth Singers of Calgary’s professional instructors bring energy, creativity, and expertise to your school through residencies that develop confidence, teamwork, and a love of learning.

What We Offer

Bring performing arts to life in your school!
Enhance your music and performing arts programs with professional instruction in choral music, choreography, and theatre arts, delivered with energy and expertise.

School Residencies

Students work with two of Youth Singers’ professional staff—a music director and a choreographer—to:

  • Learn Singing & Performing Skills: Explore physical literacy through singing, dancing, and movement.
  • Develop Self-Expression: Theatre arts activities help students build confidence and creativity.
  • Engage with Dynamic Repertoire: Perform uplifting Broadway classics to popular songs with positive messages that students love.

Showcase Performance

End your residency on a high note!
Our Showcase Performance is an optional opportunity to bring it all together in an authentic performance experience that highlights:

  • Student teamwork.
  • A professional and memorable performance process.
  • Songs that students love and are proud to share.

Why Choose Show Choir?

  • Accessible for All: Everyone can learn to sing and perform, with support tailored to students’ skill levels.
  • Supports Growth: Group singing encourages safe self-expression and personal development.
  • Fun & Educational: Moving while singing strengthens neural connections and adds excitement to learning.
  • Professional Instruction: Our staff are credentialed educators who inspire and connect with students.
  • Inclusive Environment: A great fit for neuro-diverse students, fostering success and confidence.

 

What’s Next?

Discover what educators are saying about their experiences with our residencies below. Then, scroll further to learn how easy it is to bring this amazing program to your school!

Hear From Other Educators

“The Youth Singers Residency was an amazing experience for the students, and it tied into many different parts of the curriculum. It allowed the students to improve their confidence in singing, movement, and performance…

One of my selective mute students sang for the first time in class today, which was a huge step. Another student told me that her mom signed her up for Youth Singers this weekend. The residency was amazing, and so many of the kids had huge changes from the 2 weeks with you. And most of them have said that they would want to do it again another year.”

- Michelle Forbes, Music Specialist - Varsity Acres

“We value bringing in experts from outside of the school for the fine arts because there is a very broad variety of arts available to children and they all have very different and unique styles of being who they are,” said Tashina Mackenzie, music specialist with Sacred Heart Academy. “To bring in experts from other fields within fine arts brings them a rounder, more in-depth understanding of what the arts has to offer both for them personally, but also educationally.”

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- Tashina Mackenzie, Music Specialist - Sacred Heart Academy

“The Youth Singers of Calgary residency at Willow Park School has made a positive ripple throughout our student body. The vibrant, professional staff brought an inclusive, incredible experience for kids!”

- Laura Williams, Music Director, Willow Park School

“Youth Singers of Calgary artist in residence program gave Holy Name School a wonderful week of song, dance and theatrical presentation skills. Our students in each grade were highly motivated by the practice sessions and quickly learned a full song which was presented to our community. The professional instructors really focused on our students’ talents and brought the best out of every child. The instructors were amazing with the children and varied their instructional strategies to match the student needs. Amazing talents rise to the surface when given proper guidance and encouragement. YSC are fabulous partners in education!
We look forward to having them back again this year!”

- Mary Laviolette, Principal, Holy Name School

Book Your School Residency Today!

Week-long residency—$5500 per week
What’s Included:

Your residency package offers everything needed for a seamless and professional experience:

  • Expert Instructors: Two professional staff—one choral director and one choreographer.
  • Engaging Instruction: Age-appropriate vocal technique, group singing, choreography, and performance skills.
  • All Materials: Repertoire, music fees, and equipment (keyboard, sound system, and choral risers).
  • Showcase Performance: Includes a student performance during school hours (requires 4 instructional sessions).
  • Production Support: A sound technician to ensure your showcase runs smoothly.

 

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Video Production: One or two-camera shoots with professional audio mixing.
  • Evening Performances: Daytime dress rehearsal and evening performance in the same venue.

Residency Team

Jessica Eckstadt

Resident Choreographer JUNIOR HI

Dean Lauderdale

Director ONCUE; Assistant Director JUNIOR HI; SHOWBIZ KIDS Music Instructor & Director; Vocal Director SHINE

Serena Mazil

Assistant Choreographer SENIOR HI; Co-Manager SHINE

Madison McNees

Assistant Director KIDAZZLE, Residency Director

Lisa Ryan

Choreographer KIDS & MUSIC

Emily Dallas

Theatre Arts Assistant

Nathan Snyders-Blok

Choreography Coach JUNIOR HI