2019-2020 Performances
There’s nothing to build community like a group of people uniting to enjoy a common interest. BYC is no different—quite simply, it’s a group of friends who “just gotta sing!” Don’t miss these upcoming performances. You’re sure to be uplifted as you join our community of friends.
For tickets to all events, please call: 610-898-7664.
For tickets to all events, please call: 610-898-7664.
Season Concerts
Tickets for all season concerts: 610-898-7664. Non-reserved seats: General Admission – $15, Students – $10; Reserved front, center section: VIP Seating – $25
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 4 pm
SOUNDS OF LIGHT
Location: Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyoming, PA
Brighten your day with the glorious sounds of BYC and Echo, the select ensemble from Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir. Through music, even the darkest skies shine, helping us to face a new day.
SOUNDS OF LIGHT
Location: Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyoming, PA
Brighten your day with the glorious sounds of BYC and Echo, the select ensemble from Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir. Through music, even the darkest skies shine, helping us to face a new day.
Sounds of Light sponsored by:
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 7 pm
CABARET NIGHT
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Reading, PA
Command performance! BYC and DoubleTree Hotel again offer you a night of entertainment filled with songs, food and fun! Singers from three local high school musical productions, in addition to BYC, will entertain you with songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook. Arrive by 6:30 pm to enjoy the yummy, gastronomical lite fare offered by Doubletree – at no extra charge!
CABARET NIGHT
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Reading, PA
Command performance! BYC and DoubleTree Hotel again offer you a night of entertainment filled with songs, food and fun! Singers from three local high school musical productions, in addition to BYC, will entertain you with songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook. Arrive by 6:30 pm to enjoy the yummy, gastronomical lite fare offered by Doubletree – at no extra charge!
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Cabaret Night sponsored by:
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Food donated by:
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Sunday, May 3, 2020, 4 pm
SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN SONG
Location: Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, PA
As part of the community-wide initiative, the Pretzel City Barbershop Chorus joins BYC in this electrifying concert that celebrates women in the arts. The BYC MasterSingers will present the area choral premiere of Steven Sametz’s “I Cannot Dance, O Lord.” The BYC All Stars from Hamburg Area School District, La Salle Academy, and Reading will join other singers in this celebration.
SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN SONG
Location: Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, PA
As part of the community-wide initiative, the Pretzel City Barbershop Chorus joins BYC in this electrifying concert that celebrates women in the arts. The BYC MasterSingers will present the area choral premiere of Steven Sametz’s “I Cannot Dance, O Lord.” The BYC All Stars from Hamburg Area School District, La Salle Academy, and Reading will join other singers in this celebration.
Sisters and Brothers in Song sponsored by:
Educational Programs
July to June
MEMBERSHIP
Tuition-based, auditioned program for singers in grades 3–12.
MEMBERSHIP
Tuition-based, auditioned program for singers in grades 3–12.
October to May
ALL STARS
Tuition-based, non-auditioned program held on-site after school for singers in grades 2–4.
ALL STARS
Tuition-based, non-auditioned program held on-site after school for singers in grades 2–4.
Monday–Friday, June 15-19, 2020
SUMMER SING
Location: Hope Lutheran Church, Reading, PA
Price: $10 Registration Fee
Summer Sing, a week-long day camp, offers a fun summer experience for children who like to sing and welcomes any child with or without musical training. Camp combines serious music – large and small group singing, and classes in recorders, sight singing, and voice – and traditional camp activities. Singers present a mini concert for family and friends at the end of camp week. Each child receives an official Summer Sing t-shirt and is provided with all music and education materials.
SUMMER SING
Location: Hope Lutheran Church, Reading, PA
Price: $10 Registration Fee
Summer Sing, a week-long day camp, offers a fun summer experience for children who like to sing and welcomes any child with or without musical training. Camp combines serious music – large and small group singing, and classes in recorders, sight singing, and voice – and traditional camp activities. Singers present a mini concert for family and friends at the end of camp week. Each child receives an official Summer Sing t-shirt and is provided with all music and education materials.
Community Engagement
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 7 pm
PMEA DISTRICT X CHORUS READ-THROUGH
Location: Muhlenberg High School, 400 Sharp Avenue, Laureldale, PA
Price: Free Event
Christopher Hoster, Director of MasterSingers, will lead a rehearsal of music to be performed in the PMEA District 10 Chorus Festival. Singers who have been selected to participate in the District Chorus Festival and their teachers are invited to attend.
PMEA DISTRICT X CHORUS READ-THROUGH
Location: Muhlenberg High School, 400 Sharp Avenue, Laureldale, PA
Price: Free Event
Christopher Hoster, Director of MasterSingers, will lead a rehearsal of music to be performed in the PMEA District 10 Chorus Festival. Singers who have been selected to participate in the District Chorus Festival and their teachers are invited to attend.
Appearances
Saturday, August 17, 2019, 4 pm
MASTERSINGERS IN WORSHIP SERVICE
Location: St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Shillington, PA
MASTERSINGERS IN WORSHIP SERVICE
Location: St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Shillington, PA
Sunday, October 6, 2019, 4 pm
MASTERSINGERS WITH OPUS ONE
“Sacred Service,” by Ernst Bloch
Location: Oheb Shalom Synagogue, Wyomissing, PA
MASTERSINGERS WITH OPUS ONE
“Sacred Service,” by Ernst Bloch
Location: Oheb Shalom Synagogue, Wyomissing, PA
Sunday, December 15, 2019, 4 pm
CHORALE AND MASTERSINGERS WITH VOX PHILIA
“On Christmas Night,” by Bob Chilcott
Location: Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington, PA
CHORALE AND MASTERSINGERS WITH VOX PHILIA
“On Christmas Night,” by Bob Chilcott
Location: Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington, PA
Sunday, December 22, 2019, 3 pm
CHORALE WITH ROBIN SPIELBERG
Location: Miller Center for the Arts, 10 S. Second Street, Reading, PA
CHORALE WITH ROBIN SPIELBERG
Location: Miller Center for the Arts, 10 S. Second Street, Reading, PA
