Youth Chorus

Putting young singers on the stage since 2014!

Through the Quad City Music Guild Youth Chorus, youth become familiar with Broadway-style music, learn about our theater, and perform in front of a live audience.

Under the direction of Valeree Pieper and accompanied by Mary Ellen Carroll, the Youth Chorus presents programs in a musical theater genre. The chorus was created in the fall of 2014 with the goal of bringing new young people and their families into Quad City Music Guild.

Members Include:

Cami Beyer, Grayson Beyer, Eden Brems, Madison Brose, Isla Bybee, Aurora Done, Jo Forgie, Scarlett Keel, Emma Leal, Andria Malloy, Charlotte Martin, Lizzie Martin, *Mateo Miranda, Imogen Morehart, *Toby Olson, *Christopher Peake, *Vella Peiper, Vera Ries, Vivienne Ries, *Cecelia Riley, Stella Rodriguez, *Hazel Roeser, Eli Schroeder, Taliyah Shelton, *Eleah Smith, *Elex Smith, Lyla Weber

(*Indicates New Singers to the Youth Chorus)

Please check back in late summer for information about the Youth Chorus’ Fall Season and Audition Opportunities.

A group of children wearing blue polo shirts with 'Quad City Youth Chorus' logos, standing in front of a sign that reads 'Quad-City Music Guild: Broadway in the Park.' The children are smiling, surrounded by autumn leaves and trees, with sunlight filtering through the branches in the background at Prospect Park.

Auditions

Who:

3rd – 8th Grade singers with unchanged voices

When:

Auditions for our fall session will be June 9th, 2025 from 3:30-5:30

Auditions for our spring session will be by appointment on January 19th, 2026 between 3:30-5:30.

For questions, specific information and to setup an audition, contact Valeree Pieper at [email protected].

Where:

The QCMG Youth Chorus rehearse on Mondays in the Music Guild Lobby.

What – Auditions for QCMG Youth Chorus

Who – 3rd through 8th graders (2020-2021 school year) with unchanged voices.

When – Audition times by appointment February 26-March 5

Where – Virtual via Zoom

Concerts

December 6th, 2025 2pm at QCMG

April 25th, 2026 – 2pm at QCMG

Frequently Asked Questions

The members of the Youth Chorus are 3rd through 8th grade singers from the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Members have quality unchanged voices and these hard working, enthusiastic young people practice weekly to prepare for their two concerts.

The QCMG Youth Chorus auditions are held in our theater in Prospect Park in Moline twice a year in late summer and winter. Auditioners are asked to bring sheet music of an age-level appropriate song (a minute or less) and be prepared to tap a few rhythms and sing back some simple melodies. An accompanist is provided; no recordings or unaccompanied singing.

Members selected are asked to pay an annual fee of $50 to help offset the cost of music, and to pay for the performance shirt. This is due at the first rehearsal.

To learn more about the Youth Chorus, contact Director Valeree Pieper at [email protected].