Voci Sopra
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It is as important to the team effort to appear professional and artistic as it is to sound professional and artistic. Upon arrival at a concert venue, all singers should be clean and wellgroomed with no obvious make-up, hair accessories, or hair colors. Hair clips that match the color of the hair are permitted and only natural hair colors are permitted for performances. Jewelry, earrings (except earring studs) and other accessories will not be permitted. Perfume is not allowed because it can potentially cause allergic reactions in other singers. If a singer does not dress properly, he/she may be excluded from the performance.
At the beginning of the season, each choir member will receive a free black t-shirt with CYC logo. We are retiring the formal plaid uniforms for
Piccolo Coro, Vivace, and Allegro Choirs, but keeping formal uniforms for Con Brio, Voci and Bel Canto. If the singer does not already have a CYC rainbow tie-dye t-shirt they will need to purchase that for informal appearances/events. Uniform t-shirts are always in stock through the CYC Office and will be available for sale at the Parent Meetings and first rehearsals or by email request to Rachel Breeden: Rbreeden@cincinnatichoir.org and turning in payment to the CYC Office. Unless otherwise specified, the CYC t-shirts are to be worn with plain black pants, black socks and dress shoes for boys and black flats for girls.
Formal Uniforms
*Members are responsible for ordering their own uniforms by dealing directly with the uniform company.
- Performance knit palazzo pants, black, machine washable knit, wrinkle resistant. Must be hemmed to 1″ off the floor in flats. Women’s #516FAA-E from Formal Fashions Inc – $30 or $35 depending upon size, plus shipping and handling. CLICK HERE TO ORDER
- ¾ length sleeve, “small scoop” black stretch velvet top. Women’s #9753VA from Formal Fashion Inc $30 or $35 depending upon size plus shipping and handling. CLICK HERE TO ORDER
- Black, ballet style shoe. Must be FLAT and closed-toe.
Used Uniforms
When we return to in person rehearsals, C3PO, CYC’s parent organization, will conduct a used uniform sale. Used uniform items will be available on a first-come basis. Items not available must be purchased directly from the suppliers. Gently used uniform items may be donated to C3PO and dropped off at the CYC Office during regular rehearsal times or at the Preparatory Department office during regular business hours. We accept these items year-round.
CYC Spiritwear
CYC Spirit Wear can be purchased with cash or check only through CYC (limited sizes available), or by downloading the CYC Spiritwear Order Form and providing it to Rachel Breeden by no later than November 4th for delivery in early December.
CYC Handbook & Code of Conduct
All parents and singers are responsible for reading and abiding by all information in the Handbook and Protocol documents:
Please click here to review the 2022 -2023 Handbook
All parents must also complete the following forms:
CYC Commitment & Emergency Medical digital form
Protocols & CYC Waiver – print, sign, and return during our parent meeting or first rehearsal
Parent Meeting:
Attendance Policies
Cincinnati Youth Choir is an award-winning, nationally and internationally respected choral organization. It provides a unique experience to all singers and requires a high level of commitment and responsibility. Each child is independently important to the success of the program. Just as with any other team effort, the success of the choir is reliant on the consistent attendance of all of its members.
Mandatory Rehearsals and Performances
All rehearsals and performances are mandatory unless otherwise indicated on the choir calendar. An absence for any reason from a final rehearsal (“dress rehearsal”) may result in the singer being excluded from the following concert and is up to the discretion of the conductor.
Attendance Requirements and Notification Procedures
In order to be excused, the Director of Operations, Kathleen Riemenschneider, must be notified by a written note, email (kathleenr@cincinnatichoir.org ), or voicemail (513-556-0338) as soon as possible prior to the rehearsal. Ms. Riemenschneider will notify your child’s conductor. Excuses should include the child’s name, choir your child sings in, reason for dismissal or tardiness, and the parent’s contact information. Notes without a stated reason will be considered unexcused.
Excused Absence From Rehearsals and Performances:
A choir member may be considered excused for:
- Illness
- Death in the family or family emergency
- Conflict with a mandatory school performance/commitment
- CYC members are expected to treat school performances as a priority over a CYC performance unless otherwise negotiated between a CYC conductor and the school director. School performances are identified as performances for which a grade in school will be given (orchestra, band, choir concert); not an extracurricular activity (school plays, musicals etc.).
If an unforeseen complication has come up on the day of a performance (not a rehearsal), please contact Kathleen Riemenschneider, Director of Programs, immediately by calling 566-0338. Your child’s unexpected absence will require alterations in the ensemble, which will need to be revised as soon as possible by the conductor.
As much as CYC supports a child’s need to maintain good grades and receive a good education, we cannot regularly accept homework as an excused absence from rehearsals and never from performances. Singers should plan ahead.
All written absence notification regarding performance conflicts will be reviewed by the staff on an individual basis and determined “excused” or “unexcused” based on the degree the absence would compromise the choir and its performance and/or the conflict expressed.
Weather Policies
If the University closes, the information will be announced on all media outlets. In addition, we will issue a notice on the website, through e-mails, on the CYC Facebook pages, and via text through Remind101.
CYC also reserves the right to cancel rehearsals when the University remains open but staff members have a concern about the safety of choir members and families en route.
NEW YORK CITY – Carnegie 
Hall Tour
June 10-14, 2022
Bel Canto Con Brio & Voci Sopra singers are invited on this amazing tour to New York, New York, during our 29th season! Let’s tour the country as one voice!
