We have exciting news about the picnic! With MDH's reduced restrictions, you do not have to wear a mask to the picnic! In fact, if you want to bring some lawn games, a frisbee, or anything of that nature, feel free! It will be a good time to connect and put a smile to the names you've learned throughout the year! We would like everyone to RSVP or send their regrets so we can get a handle on uniform turn in. Please do so by Friday afternoon.
Auditions will wrap up before our next (and final) season announcements next week. We are down to a handful of singers who haven't signed up for auditions or let us know that they are not returning. Please let us know your plans so we can make our plans accordingly! Auditions have been going well and we are looking forward to a great season next fall!
Family Picnic Picnic and Uniform Turn-in
May 16, 4:30-6 PM
Sartell Community Center/St. Frances Park
850 19th St S, Sartell
Youth Sing Out - Online Concert
May 16, 7:00 PM
yso.yccm.org
Our picnic location and time are set!
Sunday, May 16, 4:30-6:00 PM
Sartell Community Center/ Saint Frances Park
850 19th St S, Sartell
Uniform Turn in:
Returning singers: If your uniform still fits, keep it for next year. You will need to have it cleaned at Quality Cleaners located at 23 12th Ave N, Saint Cloud. We will provide cleaning vouchers at the picnic, which you must complete with your name and present with your uniform at the time of cleaning. The cleaning will be charged to the YCCM account. If any part of your uniform doesn't fit, please place the item or items in a plastic shopping or trash bag labelled with your name. Place the bag in the bins at the picnic. If you are not attending the picnic, you may drop them off at the YCCM office at the Paramount, Saturday, May 22nd 10:00-2:00. Please call 320-281-9226 when you arrive and we will meet you by the north doors. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact Sara Erickson .
Non-returning singers: please place the entire uniform in a plastic shopping or trash bag labeled with your name. Place the bag in the bins at the picnic. If you are not attending the picnic, please fill out the Picnic RSVP to let us know. You may drop them off at the YCCM office at the Paramount, Saturday, May 22nd 10:00-2:00. Please call 320-281-9226 when you arrive and we will meet you by the north doors. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact Sara Erickson .
Picnic:
In lieu of our typical potluck, we will have a "family style" picnic. Families can bring their own food, lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and eat together in their pod, six feet away from nearby families. Or, folks can just gather together without food and connect one last time before summer! It is an open green space with a beautiful walking path around Lake Francis.
Form: Please fill out this form to let us know if you plan on attending the picnic, just dropping off your uniform, or need to make other arrangements. Picnic RSVP
Thank you to those who have signed up for auditions for next season! As we watch case numbers go down and regulations become relaxed, we are excited about the great season we have planned! Those plans include a major work, a potential concert with a nationally recognized choir, and of course the great YCCM traditions like All Is Well, Central Minnesota Idol, and Youth Sing Out.
But to be a part of it, you sign up! Every singer re-auditions every year. For returning singers, this is more of a check-in to make sure you're singing the right voice part, or you can use it as your audition for Chamber Singers.
Remaining auditions are May 15, and 19 over Zoom, and a few dates only have a handful of times available! Make sure you sign up today!
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It's time for the final concert of the season "Youth Sing Out", Sunday, May 16th, 7:00 pm at https://yso.yccm.org. Youth Sing Out is a demonstration of the artistic work of three wonderful youth choral organizations in Central Minnesota. Join us online to enjoy the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud State University’s Cantabile Girls’ Choirs, and the St. John's Boys' Choir performing a diverse repertoire of incredible music.
There are two senior posters which were meant to be displayed in the marquee cases at the Paramount the night of the Senior Encore. There was a delivery mix up at the Paramount and they arrived the Monday after the performance. The Paramount staff have graciously offered to display them through May 19th. Please feel free to stop by the Paramount to see them or to take a picture of your senior in front of them.
This is your last chance to send us your Senior Spotlight information. Please send a senior picture to Sara Erickson and let us know the following:
Your current high school
Your current and past YCCM ensemble (Cantanti, Con Brio, Chamber)
Other activities you are involved in, other than YCCM
Your favorite thing about YCCM
Your plans for next year. If you know specifics, great, if your plans are still undecided that's fine, but please update us once you know.
Anything else you think we should know
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