Shaping the Future One Singer at a Time
Enrollment
update:
The 2025 Fall semester is NOW OPEN for enrollment.
Beginning with the Summer 2025 semester, Cabrillo has moved to a one-time application requirement for Dual Enrollment students. As long as a student enrolls in at least one semester within one year of applying, their application will remain valid.
Students who applied or attended prior to Summer 2025 must reapply for this new policy to take effect.
Educating, developing, and inspiring young singers in Santa Cruz County for over 25 years.
Directed by Carlin Truong, the Cabrillo Youth Chorus (CYC) is the Ensemble-in-Residence at Cabrillo College Music Department.
CYC is a comprehensive vocal music program for young musicians 8-18 years of age. CYC offers four choirs that combine beautiful singing and music literacy in an inclusive environment that celebrates its diverse membership.
Cabrillo Youth Chorus is highly regarded for their skill and beautiful sound. CYC has shared the stage with Santa Cruz Symphony, Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, Cantiamo!, Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra, Cabrillo Music Festival, and the South Valley Symphony among others.
Composers such as Ä’riks Ešenvalds have written works specifically for this ensemble. CYC has also toured throughout the West Coast, sung in Carnegie Hall, and toured Eastern Europe and Russia.
Dr. Carlin Truong, Musical Director
DOLCE & VIVACE
ALLEGRIA & CON BRIO
PLACEMENT AUDITIONS
August 19 and 20, 3:00-5:30pm
Summer 2026 - Information Coming Soon
One Week Musical Day Camp • Monday -Friday • 9:00am - 3:00pm
NOTE: Beginning with the Summer 2025 semester for Voice Camp, Cabrillo has moved to a one-time application requirement for Dual Enrollment students.
As long as a student enrolls in at least one semester within one year of applying, their application will remain valid.
Students who applied or attended prior to Summer 2025 must reapply for this newpolicy to take effect.
Summer Voice Camp is a week-long camp aimed to give your child an unforgettable musical experience as they put together an original music performance in one week.
Participants will learn music theory and musicianship; practice improvisation, dance, and rhythms; play recorders, Orff, and other instruments; and sing opera and musical theater literature. Most of all, they will have a great time while they learn! Voice Camp is open to children 8-18 years of age; no experience is needed – just a love of singing!
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
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Regional children’s choir festivals. •
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Concerts with the Santa Cruz Symphony
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World premiere concerts​
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Concerts with award winning composers
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Concerts with Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra
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Concerts with Cabrillo Symphonic Choir and Cantiamo!
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ACDA Honor Choirs
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Fall and Spring concerts
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Summer Voice Camp concert
Cabrillo Youth Chorus performing in The Orchestra Moves Spring 2024 with
Master of Ceremonies Omari Tau and Conductor Daniel Stewart with the Santa Cruz Symphony.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Cabrillo Youth Chorus is an inclusive and welcoming organization founded upon the premise that if there are children, there is song. The mission of Cabrillo Youth Chorus is to educate, develop, and inspire musically talented children of all races, religions, genders, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicities to attain the highest possible level of choral artistry.
This goal is achieved through excellent teaching with focus upon music literacy, tone development, ear-training, and by working with professional musicians. The repertoire is chosen to fit each choir’s skill level and covers the gamut of repertoire to include established classical works, art songs, songs from the American heritage, and arrangements of folk songs from around the world, incorporating many languages.