When are rehearsals?
Prelude and Lyric Choirs rehearse once a week on Thursday evenings from late-August through May.
Prelude Choir meets 5:15pm-6:15pm.
Lyric Choir meets 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Discovery Choir runs two 10-week sessions, Fall and Spring, and rehearses once a week during each session.
The SE Apex Discovery Choir meets on Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm-6:15pm.
The West Cary Discovery Choir meets Thursday evenings, 4:45pm-5:30pm.


Where are rehearsals held?
Prelude Choir and Lyric Choir meet at Green Level Baptist Church in West Cary.

Discovery Choir offers two locations (choose one at registration.)
The SE Apex class meets at Woodhaven Baptist Church.
The West Cary class meets at Green Level Baptist Church. 


Are you affiliated with the churches you rehearse in?
No. Cary-Apex Youth Choir is an independent music education organization with no religious affiliation.


How many concerts/performances do you have and where are they?
We have two main concerts each year, usually December and May, featuring all of our choirs. These concerts are typically on a Saturday afternoon and are held at various locations in the Cary/Apex area.

Prelude & Lyric Choirs typically perform at 1-2 additional local events, which may be added to the calendar after the season begins.
In some years, Lyric Choir will also travel outside the local area for performance/workshops.

Singers from Prelude & Lyric Choir may also have the opportunity to perform the National Anthem at local sporting events.

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Are there other activities beyond rehearsals & performances?
Yes! We provide opportunities to singers and their families to engage in social activities beyond the rehearsal room. We want our choirs to feel like a community, and encourage parents to become involved, as well. All choir families are invited to join us for our annual holiday caroling. The Parent Committee is in charge of organizing other social activities for Prelude & Lyric Choirs.


What is Discovery Choir?
Discovery Choir is an introductory class that prepares children in grades 1-4 to join our full-season choirs. Through various songs and activities, children will begin to build skills in singing, musicianship, and ensemble performance. The class is offered in 10-week sessions, which may be repeated multiple times. There are no auditions for Discovery Choir.


What are the requirements to join Prelude Choir & Lyric Choir?
All singers wishing to join our full-season choirs must complete a Placement Audition. This is a low-pressure meet-and-greet with the director to assess the singer's current level and recommend the appropriate ensemble for them.

Prelude singers do not need to have any prior music knowledge. However, they must be able to match pitch and follow instructions in a classroom setting. Lyric singers should have at least some basic music knowledge and be prepared to learn at a faster pace.

Our full-season choirs require more commitment (see handbook), and families should be prepared to commit to the performance schedule and attendance expectations.


How many rehearsals/performances can I miss?
Because choir is a team activity, attendance is extremely important. Singers in Prelude & Lyric Choir may miss no more than 3 rehearsals in a semester, and some rehearsals are mandatory. Singers are required to attend all performances. In extenuating circumstances, the parents should notify the director at the beginning of the year, or as early as possible, to determine if the singer may be excused.


What is the tuition? Are there any extra fees?
Discovery Choir is $155 per semester. 
Prelude Choir's tuition is $415 plus a $25 materials fee. Total of $440 per year.
Lyric Choir's tuition is $500 plus a $25 materials fee. Total of $525 per year.
There may be additional costs for extra trips, festivals or activities. The Director will communicate this with singers and their families.
Tuition may be paid online via Paypal which incurs a small fee OR you may pay by check which has no fee.  An installment plan is available for Prelude & Lyric tuition payments.


Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes! We do offer scholarships to those needing financial assistance. We want choir to be accessible to everyone!
Please reach out to info@caryapexyouthchoir.org for information on how to apply.


What do I need to wear for performances?
For Prelude & Lyric, your materials fee covers the cost of your CAYC performance t-shirt. You will wear this t-shirt to all performances unless otherwise specified.
Along with your choir t-shirt, you will need to wear a pair of black pants, black socks or hose and closed-toe black shoes. 
It will be the responsibility of the singer/their family to cover the cost of these items. 
Because we are a team, singers are expected to dress uniformly for performance (see handbook).
(See Discovery Choir page for information about their performance attire)

"Music is the universal language of mankind."
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow