Young Artist Program

Begun in the fall of 1997, the Greenville Chorale Young Artist Mentor Program is an outreach project designed to recognize and encourage promising young singers in area high school choral programs. Each Young Artist is selected by a special audition with Conductor Dr. Bingham Vick, Jr. and a recommendation by their choral teacher or voice coach. Outstanding high school singers are paired with a veteran Chorale singer for rehearsals and performances during the year.

NOTE CHANGES FOR 2025-2026 CONCERT SEASON

Annual Auditions are held in January and JULY/August.

Auditions for new members of the Greenville Chorale will be Sunday, July 27, beginning at 2:00 pm in the Herring Music Pavilion, Daniel Music Building at Furman University.

Auditions include sight-singing, vocalization, and singing first verse of “Star Spangled Banner” unaccompanied.

Potential Chorale singers are expected to have significant singing and choral experience. Tone quality, pitch retention, and musicality are required.

Rehearsals are Monday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm in Harper Hall in the Herring Music Pavilion, beginning August 4, 2025.

No more than two rehearsal absences (for any reason) are permitted.

2025-2026 Concert Season

September 20, 2025 - Chorale at the Peace Center with Greenville Symphony Orchestra, Bingham Vick, Jr., conducting
December 9, 2025 – “Christmas with the Chorale”
February 26, 2026 – Herring Chamber Ensemble 28^th Annual Winter Concert
April 26, 2026 – Chorale Spring Concert at First Baptist Church, Greenville

NEXT AUDITION DATE:
JULY 27TH, 2025, HARPER HALL, FURMAN UNIVERSITY

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The Young Artist Mentor Program enhances both the choral skills and leadership of these young musicians, contributing to their musical development and, at the same time, strengthening our local high school choral programs. In addition, this valuable experience has prepared Young Artists to continue their vocal training and pursue significant collegiate and personal careers. For the hard work and dedication that each of the Young Artists gives, the Greenville Chorale awards $500 to support each student’s high school choral program.

Member Policies

Attendance Procedures

Rehearsals are held in Harper Hall on the campus of Furman University in Greenville, Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm. The quality of the Chorale’s performances depends on the attendance of each singer; therefore, no more than two absences of any type are allowed per concert performance. Orchestra and dress rehearsals are mandatory.