Since 1975, ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS
has been at the forefront of the choral art form in metro Atlanta and the U.S., thrilling audiences all over the world with innovative programming, professional performance, and exciting commissions. We nurture the incredible artistic abilities of children, offering excellent coeducational choral and musical training for boys and girls in grades 2-
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ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS of Callanwolde, Inc.
1085 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
phone 404.873.3365 | fax 404.873.0756 | e-
AYS is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at the
Church @ Ponce & Highland in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
Webpage maintained by M. Griffin, email m.griffin@aysc.org
© 2016 Atlanta Young Singers of Callanwolde, Inc. All rights reserved.
44th annual
MUSIC of the HOLIDAYS
A tradition of peace. Experience the timeless sound of AYS as we share two captivating evenings of music in memory of beloved Founder Stephen J. Ortlip at this annual Atlanta favorite. AYS Treble Concert Choir & Youth Chorale, Alumni & Dads Choruses (Dec 21) and professional harpist perform Britten’s CEREMONY of CAROLS and works of Biebl, Gardner, McGlynn, Mlotek, Ortlip, Shaw/Parker, & AYS Composer Next Door, Shawn Kirchner.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 • 8pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 • 8pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
2855 Briarcliff Road • Atlanta • 30329
$15 adults $12 seniors $10 students
$20/$15 at the door
WITH YOUR HELP, AYS IS CREATING BRIGHTER, MUSICAL FUTURES FOR MORE KIDS
INCREASE OUR SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM THIS YEAR WITH YOUR GIFT
Did you know that Singer tuition covers only 54%
of annual cost for a Singer to participate? Help AYS
continue to bring free workshops to educators & area
students, and ensure that every talented Singer can
participate, regardless of hardship.
Become a supporter today!
hear THE FUTURE. NOW. WITH NIGHTINGALES
Nightingales includes Classical masterworks that have fed generations of AYS Singers, contemporary art music, and folk music from around the world, sung in 5 different languages. Push your mind beyond the familiar into a dynamic world of sonic color!
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2018-2019 SEASON!
5 convenient rehearsal locations!
Intro to Music Making & Training Choir (grades 2-
•Dunwoody • Mableton • S. DeKalb • Virginia-
Treble Concert Choir (grades 6-
•Virginia-
Youth Chorale (grades 9-
•Buckhead
AYS presents
YOUNG MEN’S POWER SING
with MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB
FREE WORKSHOP
FOR GUYS THAT LOVE TO SING
SAT, NOV 17
FREE 4PM PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
Jingle Bells
White
Pink
Marble
Order Poinsettias TODAY!
Proceeds benefit individual Singers or the
All Our Voices in Harmony Scholarship Fund.
Available in 5 brilliant colors including classic RED, WHITE, PINK, MARBLE and JINGLE BELL! Two sizes available, locally grown in a greenhouse that has been in operation for over 46 years!
$15 1 gallon (4-
$25 2 gallon (10-
These are simply gorgeous plants with large, lush, vibrant leaves. You will be amazed at how incredibly beautiful these plants are!
Together, We Sing!
AYS is has a new 8-
Based on the popular music education series First We Sing! Kodály-
Teaching by Dr. Susan Brumfield, K-
their way to great musicianship and a love of singing!
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY CLASSES
Oct 17 -
3:45 – 4:30 pm
CHURCH @ PONCE & HIGHLAND
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 • 3pm
Music inspired by courageous steps across difficult thresholds: songs from South Africa, works of Rollo Dilworth, Ysaye Barnwell, Takana Miyamoto.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 • 7:30pm
The regional premiere of Dr. Andrea Clearfield’s Tse Go La (At the Threshold of this Life), inspired by folk melodies of the ethnically Tibetan Mustangi people of Nepal and featuring mixed choir, treble choir and chamber orchestra.
$15 adults $12 seniors $10 students
$20/$15 at the door
Proceeds benefit individual Singers or the
All Our Voices in Harmony Scholarship Fund.
Available in single variety blooming or foliage 10” baskets or 14” mixed baskets, locally grown in a greenhouse that has been in operation for over 46 years!
$15 single variety (10” basket)
$30 mixed variety (14” basket)
These are simply gorgeous plants with large, lush, vibrant leaves and flowers. You will never buy a grocery store plant again!
ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS
43rd annual
MUSIC of the HOLIDAYS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 • 8pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 • 8pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
2855 Briarcliff Road • Atlanta • 30329
$15 adults $12 seniors $10 students • $20/$15 at the door
Peace and understanding.
Experience the timeless sound of AYS as we share two captivating evenings of music at this annual Atlanta favorite. AYS Treble Concert Choir & Youth Chorale, Alumni & Dads Choruses (DEC 16), and professional string ensemble perform Biebl, Britten, Caldwell/Ivory, Gjielo, Guaraldi, M Haydn, Sperling & AYS Composer Next Door Judith Shatin.
PATHWAYS of LIGHT
SATURDAY, MAY 12
7:30PM
ALL AYS CHOIRS
Church @ Ponce & Highland
$15 adults $12 seniors $10 students
$20/$15 at the door
ATLANTA YOUNG SINGERS
The joy of singing and making music. Being in the audience for every performance by a favorite group. Making a difference in the life of a child. Learning something new every day. Committing to support the things you value.
At AYS, our passion is reaching children through music, helping them recognize and cultivate their own passions for a lifetime.
Won’t you help us raise $20,000 in honor of the 20th anniversary season of our passionate Music Director, Paige Mathis?
Please consider donating $35, $100, $1,000 (even $20,000!);
Any amount will be carefully used to help AYS continue in its mission. Donate before January 15 to DOUBLE your gift!
What are you passionate about?
EXCITING NEWS!
AYS YOUTH CHORALE
at IHLOMBE! SOUTH AFRICAN CHORAL FESTIVAL.
Singers will travel to Cape Town, George,
Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Soweto and
Johannesburg to perform with 20+
choirs from Africa and North America!
The 10th anniversary edition of Ihlombe!
Will also honor the 100th anniversary of
the birth of Nobel Peace Prize-
icon NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA.
Follow our adventures on FACEBOOK!