Residencies

Calgary’s Only Show Choir Residency

Now offering in-school residencies for Calgary and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

Enrich your music and performing arts programs with professional choral instruction, choreography, theatre arts, and pizzazz!

December 2024 fully booked!

School Residencies

  • Students learn how to sing and perform by working with two of Youth Singers’ professional staff—a music director and a choreographer.
  • Physical literacy is explored through singing, dance, and movement while self-expression is explored through Theatre Arts .
  • Repertoire includes Broadway classics and pop favourites—uplifting and positive message songs that students love.

Showcase Performance in school

  • End your residency on a high note with a performance showcasing student learning.
  • Showcase performances are an after-residency option that provide an authentic performance experience.

Why Show Choir?

  • Everyone can learn to sing
  • Singing in a group supports students to safely explore self-expression and experience growth wherever they are at in their skills
  • Moving while singing builds neural networks (and is a lot of fun!)
  • Youth Singers’ professional artistic staff are highly credentialed and talented. They are excellent teachers who connect with students
  • Excellent avenue for neuro-diverse students to achieve success
  • Relevant, engaging repertoire that students love to sing
  • Students will experience a rich and professional performing arts learning process
  • Option for a showcase performance—an authentic experience involving risk-taking and teamwork

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

Alicia Molinski

Resident Choreographer ENCORE, SECOND CHANTS, SHOWBIZ KIDS, Daytime Choir; Assistant Choreographer JUNIOR HI; Manager ENCORE; Theatre Arts Assistant

Residency Testimonials

“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

Cost

Week-long residency—$5500 per week
December 2024 fully booked!

This fee includes:

  • Two professional artistic teaching staff – one choral director and one choreographer
  • Age-appropriate instruction in vocal technique, group singing, choreography, and performance
  • Repertoire and music fees
  • Showcase performance during school hours (4 instructional sessions required)
  • A keyboard, sound equipment and choral risers
  • Production support and a sound technician for your performance
  • Add-on video production available – one or two camera shoots with professional audio mix
  • Add-on evening performances available – daytime dress rehearsal and evening performance must be in the same venue