Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs Says Goodbye to an Unusual Season

Like many youth and arts organizations, Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs will close our season remembering impactful moments, people, and experiences instead of the clapping and cheering for the talent and hard work of loved ones, friends, and children of our community.

We remember how each rehearsal gets us closer to the true essence of music: collectively and individually, the music begins to breathe through us as we develop a deeper understanding of reading music, listening while singing, vocal pedagogy, being trusted and trusting others, leading from within, and the inner workings of the composers' intentions. Before we know it, we have surpassed what we ever thought was possible. Explained both by growth mindset and flow theory, collectively we are transformed by our experiences in performance by the music.

Covid-19 has challenged us to seek peace within uncertainty. It's not easy finishing the season without our typical concerts and high fives. We are hungry for musical nourishment. We are seeking our choral communities now more than ever.

GMYC celebrates every 2020-2021 singer! Congratulations to:
Keene Youth Chorus Singers: Caitlyn Williams, Cason Requa, Chloe Patek, Clara Rudy, Delilah Christiansen, Emelia Robinson, Evy Swartout, Gianna Racano, Hazel Rhoades, Holden Norris, Jocelyn Neurock, Josephine Bruno-Simarano, Kaelyn Swan, Lilian Bruno-Simarano, Madeline Meade, Maiya Williams, Mimi Meade, Navya Vaishnav, Sarah Schumaker, Serenity Russell, Vivian Leinau, KYC Interns: Alexis Davis, Bailey Hundley, Indigo Goldman
 
Trebles Singers: Jem Russell, June Cates, Lily Marcum, Nampreet Landis, Todd Parison, Trebles Interns: Aeryn Moon, Teagan Bultemeier, Autumn Moran

Elm City Singers: Bailey Hundley, Calista Scott, Cora Haines-O’Hara, Emily Ross, Emma Majoy, Indigo Goldman, Iris Kilton, Iris Morehouse, Katy Leineau, Mackensie Stacey, Olivia Del Priore, Phoebe Diven, Tessie Sproul, Thompson Norris, Intern: Alexis Davis
 
Choristers Singers: Aeryn Moon, Amelia Blanchette, Autumn Moran, Cadence Manuel, Cadence Reynolds, Teagan Bultemeier, Connor Mulverhill, Gavin Niemela, Jules Sherman, Lauren Graham, Liam Manuel, Lydia Russell, Phoebe Honeywell, Reese Honeywell, Ryker Ramirez
 
Cecilia Ensemble Singers: Alexis Davis, Alissa Cutting, Amanda Bergeron, Ava Accorsi, Bailey Anderson, Evelyn Simmons, Fiona Birch, Grace Phillips, Grace Keller, Hadi Lancaric, Helen Martynushka, Isabelle Howard, Isadora Crane, Julia Breckenridge, Madison Christgau, Megan Spindler, Paulina Allen, Remington Currier, and Sophia Davidson
 
We want to especially congratulate GMYC seniors, Amanda Bergeron, Paulina Allen, and Fiona Birch, on their accomplishments, leadership, and musicality. Thank you for your dedication to singing and to Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs. We will support you always!
 
We look forward to joining together once again to raise up our voices in song. We have so much to look forward to!
 
GMYC is the performance-based choral music education program for young singers in the Monadnock region. GMYC ensembles frequently perform regionally at festivals, events, and public gatherings, collaborate with area choirs and arts organizations, and travel regionally and internationally. GMYC is based in Peterborough and Keene and offers professional rehearsal and performance environments that foster musical expression, a deep appreciation of music, and meaningful, lifelong friendships. GMYC offers a bully-free environment for all youth accepted through audition.
 
To learn more about GMYC, please visit www.GrandMonadnockYouthChoirs.org or contact Esther Rhoades, GMYC Artistic Director, at GrandMonadnockYouthChoirs@gmail.com.