The Statesboro Youth Chorale (SYC) is a choral music performance and education program for children and teenagers. SYC emphasizes the development of musical skills and musical understanding through singing. Singing is the major focus of the musical experience, and it is a powerfully personal means of expression. We hope this experience will form the foundation for a life-long relationship with music for the singers and their families.

As the musical anchor of the Averitt Center for the Arts' vibrant youth programs, SYC, under the leadership of Sarah Hancock, is proud to be running five choirs!

Choir Camp

July 8-12, 2013

Calling all rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders! Join Sarah Hancock and the Statesboro Youth Chorale for Choir Camp at the Averitt Center. Activities will include instruction in singing, sight singing, rhythmic training, folk dancing, treasure hunts, games and FUN!

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Fall 2013 Registration

Registration for Fall 2013 will be held July 15-19 at the Averitt Center. Registration will continue after these dates until classes are full. For more information, contact Tony Phillips at 912-212-2787 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our Choirs

Vox Novum: High School auditioned choir (Directed by Sarah Hancock & Michael Braz)

Allegro!: 6th, 7th & 8th grade auditioned changed/changing boys voices are welcomed in this choir (Directed by Sarah Hancock & Cindy Marshall)

Bel Canto: 4th & 5th grade auditioned choir (Directed by Sarah Hancock)

Seraphim: 3rd grade non-auditioned choir (Directed by Claudia Moller & Sarah Hancock)

Cherubim: 1st & 2nd grade non-auditioned choir (Directed by Jaki Iden)

Meeting Times & Fees

CHOIR GRADES TIME COST (per semester)
Cherubim 1st and 2nd Tuesdays: 6:00-6:30 p.m.*

$125 ($100 ACA member)
Seraphim 3rd Tuesdays: 6:00-7:15 p.m.* $175 ($140 ACA member)
Bel Canto 4th and 5th Tuesdays: 6:00-7:45 p.m.* $200 ($160 ACA member)
Allegro! 6th - 9th Thursdays: 6:00-7:45 p.m.* $200 ($160 ACA member)
Vox Novum 9th - 12th Mondays: 7:00-9:00 p.m.** $200 ($160 ACA member)

* Meets at Statesboro First United Methodist Church   ** Meets at Statesboro First Presbyterian Church

Meet our Director: Sarah Hancock

Director, Statesboro Youth Chorale

Sarah Hancock served as Associate Director of the Statesboro Youth Chorale from 2003 until 2006, when she became the Artistic Director taking over from its Founder, Michael Braz. During her tenure with the Statesboro Youth Chorale, the group has grown to encompass five choirs at the training, middle school, and high school levels. The organization has traveled to choral festivals in England, Indianapolis, and Disney World, and performs often in the Statesboro area and surrounding region. Members of the Chorale have performed in the national tour of The Wizard of Oz, and the Peach State Opera production of Mozart's 'The Magic Flute". Read more...



Averitt Center for the Arts
33 East Main Street
Statesboro, Ga. 30458
(912) 212-2787 (ARTS)

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Box Office Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.