The Ithaca Children & Youth Chorus will be holding placement auditions for Fall 2019 at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA, 330 E. MLK/State St, Ithaca) on Thursday August, 29th and Tuesday, September 3rd from 3:00-6:00 pm. Children that participated last school year do NOT need to re-audition, but if you have younger or older siblings, friends from school or other activities you participate in, we would LOVE to have them join us this fall. New faces are ALWAYS welcome! Children interested in joining Dolce Choir (ages 5 and 6) need not audition and any singer interested in our brand new intergenerational ensemble, Ancora, need not audition.   Auditions are brief (approximately 10 minutes) and consist of a little vocalizing, some pitch memory exercises, and some basic harmony exercises. We aim to make auditioning a very low-key and comfortable experience for all singers.
Every year, as a parent of two children at Northeast Elementary, I have had parents ask me, "My child loves to sing! When can I have them start voice lessons?" My answer has always been, "The best thing you can do for your child that loves to sing is to get them singing with a really great choir." Minimum age for participation is 5, but our ensembles go right up through middle and high school and beyond. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:   Mondays, 5:00-6:30 pm, Chorale (typically age 13 and up), directed by Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Mondays, 4-5 pm, Intermezzo (typically ages 9-13), directed by Sarah Smokay Linfors
Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ancora (all ages), directed by Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne and Emily Richards
Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm, Dolce, (ages 5-7), directed by Emily Richards
Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm, Prelude, (ages 7-9), directed by Emily Richards *We hope to ADD a young men's ensemble this year for boys with changed voices. We would especially like to encourage them to audition!!
An ensemble of The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA), the Ithaca Children and Youth Chorus (ICYC), was founded in 1983. ICYC is a nationally recognized youth program for beginning to advanced singers ages 5-18, committed to excellence and offering an environment of support and cooperation. Students sing an internationally and culturally diverse repertoire of the highest caliber in this year-long program under the artistic direction of Kathleen O'Connor-Ballantyne.
To schedule an audition time, call CSMA at 607-272-1474. 

The Ithaca Children & Youth Chorus will be holding placement auditions for Fall 2019 at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA, 330 E. MLK/State St, Ithaca) on Thursday August, 29th and Tuesday, September 3rd from 3:00-6:00 pm. Children that participated last school year do NOT need to re-audition, but if you have younger or older siblings, friends from school or other activities you participate in, we would LOVE to have them join us this fall. New faces are ALWAYS welcome! Children interested in joining Dolce Choir (ages 5 and 6) need not audition and any singer interested in our brand new intergenerational ensemble, Ancora, need not audition.   Auditions are brief (approximately 10 minutes) and consist of a little vocalizing, some pitch memory exercises, and some basic harmony exercises. We aim to make auditioning a very low-key and comfortable experience for all singers.
Every year, as a parent of two children at Northeast Elementary, I have had parents ask me, "My child loves to sing! When can I have them start voice lessons?" My answer has always been, "The best thing you can do for your child that loves to sing is to get them singing with a really great choir." Minimum age for participation is 5, but our ensembles go right up through middle and high school and beyond. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:   Mondays, 5:00-6:30 pm, Chorale (typically age 13 and up), directed by Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne
Mondays, 4-5 pm, Intermezzo (typically ages 9-13), directed by Sarah Smokay Linfors
Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ancora (all ages), directed by Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne and Emily Richards
Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm, Dolce, (ages 5-7), directed by Emily Richards
Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm, Prelude, (ages 7-9), directed by Emily Richards *We hope to ADD a young men's ensemble this year for boys with changed voices. We would especially like to encourage them to audition!!
An ensemble of The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA), the Ithaca Children and Youth Chorus (ICYC), was founded in 1983. ICYC is a nationally recognized youth program for beginning to advanced singers ages 5-18, committed to excellence and offering an environment of support and cooperation. Students sing an internationally and culturally diverse repertoire of the highest caliber in this year-long program under the artistic direction of Kathleen O'Connor-Ballantyne.
To schedule an audition time, call CSMA at 607-272-1474. 

Howlfest 2019 will feature 13+ musical acts on 2 stages, Thousands of One, Road Man, Papa Muse, DJ EVO Evolution, The Sunny Weather, Angela Marion, The Ilium Works, The Darts, Bob Roberts Calamity, Common Railers, Vicious Fishes, Late Night acoustic sets with Vinegar Williams +, Turntablism Dance Party with DJ Balacktus Rush and more... 

Plus fine art, Eco-Ed, Food and Craft Vendors, Potluck Picnic BBQ Lunch, Hand Drumming, Bonfire and Kids activities.

Food and drinks provided by The Piggery & Copper Horse Coffee.

Please carpool or take the bus. Howl Studios is right on the TCAT bus line (Route 21).

Anyone planning to drink alcohol will be required to show ID.

Howl Studios is located behind what was previously the Antique Mall on Rt 96 but is now 4 Season Storage.

$10 -$20 Sliding Scale. Kids 15 and under are admitted free with guardian.

To learn more, RSVP and plug in at the Howlfest 2019 Facebook event or www.HowlStudios.com. 

Howlfest 2019 will feature 13+ musical acts on 2 stages, Thousands of One, Road Man, Papa Muse, DJ EVO Evolution, The Sunny Weather & many more

Plus fine art, Eco-Ed, Food & Craft Vendors, Potluck Picnic BBQ Lunch, Hand Drumming, Bonfire and Kids activities.

Learn more Howlfest 2019 Facebook event or www.HowlStudios.com

What a better way to celebrate the final days of summer than with the best end-of-summer party on the east side of Cayuga Lake! Round up all your family and friends and join Treleaven at our 5th annual Field Day on Saturday, August 31 from 4-10pm.

Take in the sounds of the local area’s most prominent rock country, swing & funk musicians. Tailor-Made will get the party started with their rock country followed by headliner, The Destination, starting at 7pm. The 9-piece dance band will keep you singing and dancing with their swing, funk and R&B songs.

Simply Cookie will be serving up delicious eats all night. In addition to the great local fare, there will be wine, wine slushies and beers on tap.

Admission is $5. Children 12 and under admitted free. Check our Facebook page or www.TreleavenWines.com for more details about the event, and last minute announcements.

There won’t be a better way for your family and friends to toast the end of a great summer!

* No outside food or alcohol will be permitted.