The
Younger Generation Chorus of Plano is a non-profit, premier
children's chorus with members ranging from 4th through 12th
grade representing Collin County, Texas. The mission of Younger
Generation is to provide a unique choral experience
for area youth and to enrich the lives of children from all
religious, ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds through
a program of musical excellence.
"The
vocal training of professional caliber has to be my
favorite aspect of YG. It is remarkable
to
experience this fine training at such an early age! The
choiristers are learning to not only sing extremely
difficult, yet fun music, but to sight read (music)
as well. Fabulous training!"
-
Julie's dad 1st year with YG
"Before
Younger Generation I thought I knew everything there
is to know about singing but truthfully
YG
helped me with so many more things than I ever thought I
could know."
-
Jordan YG member for 2 years
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The
Younger Generation Chorus of Plano, a premier community children’s
choir for fourth through eighth grade students, was formed in
1983 by the Plano Civic Chorus.
Since its inception, Younger Generation has achieved national
recognition for excellence, and the
choir’s artistry and
dedication have taken it from Plano to the White House.
Each
year, Younger Generation Chorus reaches out to Plano and
the surrounding
communities through an ambitious performance schedule. The
choir performs annual Spring and Winter concerts
and at events such as: Plano Family of the Year ceremonies,
Dickens
Festival, the Plano Chamber of Commerce Christmas and
4th of July Parades, Very Special Arts Festival, and others.
In
addition
to joint
performances with Plano Civic Chorus, Younger
Generation has performed with the Plano Symphony
Orchestra, the Vocal Majority, the Sweet Adelines, and in a “Dare to Dream” special
performance at the Morton H. Meyerson
Symphony Center in Dallas.
The
chorus is an audition-only chorus, with auditions taken in
January, May and August of
each year.
YG
has performed in well respected venues and with such reknowned
groups as: