O YA Chorus - Ontario Youth A cappella Chorus

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This TOTALLY awesome group of male singers will perform, at various locations throughout Ontario as they raise funds to assist them in bringing youth a cappella harmony to local regions, and participate in International Youth Festivals. Next Festival – Orlando Florida January 9-13, 2013.

Young Men - YOU ARE INVITED

If you are between the ages of 14 and 30, like to sing and are self motivated, Here's How to Join Us!
If you are reading this and you are not between the ages of 14 and 30, that’s too bad but if you know someone that fits the above description be sure to pass the message along.

The O YA CHORUS is a premier Youth A Cappella Chorus very much in demand throughout the province of Ontario. Started in 2009 as the Ontario Contingent of the Cross Canada Chorus they have attained a SUPERIOR rating at the Barbershop Harmony Society International Youth Festivals held in Tampa, Florida in 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada 2011 and Tucson, Arizona 2012.

Under the Skillful Direction of Jordan Travis and Assistant Director Shawn Oakes, the O YA Chorus and watchful eye of Education Co ordinator Dan Austin they hold rehearsals in various areas of the province throughout the year. Upon auditioning and acceptance as a member , you will have access to the current repertoire and learning tracks under the members only section of this website.

There is no fee for membership. All members are self motivated to learn their music on their own and arrive at the scheduled rehearsals and shows ready to perform. The O YA Chorus is sponsored in part by the Ontario District of the Barbershop Harmony Society and Sing Canada Harmony. The O YA Chorus is an officially recognized operating group in the Ontario District.

Prospective members should fill out the registration form on this web site and will be granted access to the members-only audition materials.

Throughout the year the O YA Chorus will be available and looking for opportunities to perform on Chapter Shows and other venues, with a 20-30 minute show package of 6 to 8 songs, plus quartets for a nominal fee to support the chorus.

PERFORMANCES/REHEARSALS - All are welcome to attend

Ontario District Harmony XPLOSION Camp April 27-29, 2012		OELC Orillia. Contact Dan Austin
QUINTE SHOW and Rehearsal May 05, 2012		Belleville
Ontario District ONTA FAME SHOW - Full O YA Performance & Rehearsal MAY 12, 2012 730pm - Tickets available		Global Kingdom Ministries Hall
HARMONY RANCH Weekend Rehearsal August 11 & 12, 2012		Baldwin Ontario
Belleville Show and Rehearsal -b ONTARIO DISTRICT FALL CONVENTION - October 12 - 14, 2012		Belleville
O YA SHOW ORLANDO or BUST November 24th, 2012		See full details on the Show Page
December Rehearsal December TBA, 2012
Orlando January 9th - January 13, 2013 BHS International Youth Festival		See full details on the Festival Site and in our Members Section

The culmination of the Fall and Winter 2011, 2012 season will be when the O YA Chorus travels to compete in the 2013 Barbershop Harmony Society International Youth Festival, in Orlando,Florida January 9th – 13th, 2013.

CONTACTS: Barry and Sharon Towner Co-ordinators
Jordan Travis , Music Director

SPONSORS

O Ya Chorus 2012 gratefully acknowledges the assistance of: Barry & Sharon Towner, Morgan & Mary Lewis, Gary & Jean Morton, Jim & Martusha Doyle, POT LUCK Quartet, Deb, Jim & DJ Wilson, MegaCity Chorus, Oshawa Back Seat Drivers, Gord & Bernice Blair, Al & Helen Davis, Ron Ball, Martellos Quartet, John & June Wilkie, Rod McGilvray, Ken Koehler, Lyle & Joanne Southam, Elmer & Marg Down, Golden Horseshoe Chorus, Mac Gordon, Norm Riddle, Gord Stewart, John Anderson, Larry Rootes, Dunc & Susan MacGregor, Jim Hopkinson, Rick McDonald, Howard Simpson, Guelph Royal City Ambassadors, Seaforth Harmony Kings, Scarborough Dukes of Harmony, Bruce & Mary Marchant, Darryl & Nancy Marchant, George Martini, George Wallace, Bruce Herdman, Dave & Regina Rozycki, Dave & Sally Smith, Ted McAlpine, Grand Knox, Jordan Travis, Sandy Bell, a theatre full of appreciating fans at the January Thaw Show and more coming - you can donate here on the Supporters Page!

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