PREMIERE MIXED ENSEMBLE
Grades 10–12 · Internal Audition
Go higher.
Go further.
Find your voice.
THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
Advanced singers.
Exceptional musicianship.
One incredible ensemble.
Summit brings experienced singers from Elevate and Fortify together to explore the artistry and challenge of advanced mixed-voice repertoire. As SLYC’s premiere mixed ensemble, Summit offers singers an additional opportunity to stretch their musicianship through sophisticated SATB literature and high-level ensemble singing.
Summit members remain active in their primary SLYC ensemble while taking on this additional musical commitment—bringing their individual strengths together to create something only a mixed ensemble can.
SUMMIT IN PERFORMANCE
Hear what Summit can do.
Experience the depth, artistry, and power of SLYC’s premiere mixed ensemble in performance.
“Shenandoah” · arr. Derric Johnson
Summit · South Loudoun Youth Chorale
Summit AT A GLANCE
GRADES
10-12
ELIGIBILITY
Elevate & Fortify singers
PLACEMENT
Internal audition
REHEARSALS
Mondays
8:30-9:15pm
ADDITIONAL TUITION
$100/yr
SEASON
September - April
Summit singers remain active in Elevate or Fortify throughout their participation in the ensemble.
THE SUMMIT SOUND
Something different happens when these voices come together.
Summit gives singers the opportunity to explore repertoire written for mixed voices—combining the range, color, and character of Elevate and Fortify into one ensemble. Singers encounter sophisticated SATB literature that asks them to listen differently, balance across voice parts, and take greater individual responsibility within the ensemble.
MIXED-VOICE REPERTOIRE
Experience a different sound.
Explore SATB music that isn't possible within a treble or tenor/bass ensemble alone.
INDEPENDENT MUSICIANSHIP
Hold your own part.
Develop the confidence and musical independence required to sustain complex harmony within a smaller advanced ensemble.
ARTISTIC CHALLENGE
Go deeper.
Tackle sophisticated repertoire with singers who are ready to move quickly, listen closely, and make nuanced musical decisions together.
BEYOND REHEARSAL
More than another choir.
Summit creates opportunities for experienced singers to take on projects that call for the color, range, and flexibility of a mixed ensemble—from special performances and artistic collaborations to festivals, guest artists, and other experiences designed to push musicians beyond the regular concert cycle.
PERFORM BOLDLY · EXPLORE THE WORLD · FIND YOUR PEOPLE
IS SUMMIT RIGHT FOR ME?
Ready for something more?
Summit is designed for experienced Elevate and Fortify singers who are excited to add another musical challenge to their SLYC experience. It moves quickly, asks singers to work independently, and requires an additional commitment—but for singers who love the challenge of advanced mixed-voice music, that's part of what makes Summit special.
YOU'RE READY TO BE INDEPENDENT
Come prepared to contribute.
Summit singers are expected to learn efficiently, hold an independent part, arrive prepared, and take ownership of their role within the ensemble.
YOU WANT MORE
One more challenge. One more sound.
Summit is for singers who want an additional opportunity to explore sophisticated SATB repertoire alongside other experienced musicians.
YOU'RE ALREADY ALL IN
Your primary choir comes first.
Summit members remain active in Elevate or Fortify and continue to meet the rehearsal and performance expectations of their primary ensemble.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Summit auditions are held internally each spring for eligible Elevate and Fortify singers for the following concert season.
QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
Everything you need to know about Summit.
From eligibility and auditions to rehearsals and the additional commitment, here’s what singers and families should know about Summit.
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Summit is SLYC’s premiere mixed ensemble for singers in grades 9–12. Eligible singers must be active members of Elevate or Fortify and remain in their primary ensemble throughout their participation in Summit.required.
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Summit auditions are held internally each spring for eligible Elevate and Fortify singers for the following concert season. Because Summit is an additional SLYC ensemble, singers do not audition for Summit as their initial placement into SLYC.
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Yes. Elevate or Fortify remains each singer’s primary SLYC ensemble. Summit is an additional opportunity, and singers must remain active and in good standing in their primary ensemble while participating in Summit.
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Summit asks singers to take on an additional weekly rehearsal, performances, and independent musical preparation alongside their primary ensemble responsibilities. Because the ensemble moves quickly and tackles advanced mixed-voice repertoire, singers are expected to arrive prepared and take ownership of their individual part.
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Summit tuition is an additional $100 for the concert season. This is separate from tuition for a singer’s primary Elevate or Fortify enrollment.
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Summit is a full-season commitment. Because the ensemble builds advanced repertoire and ensemble skills throughout the concert season, singers who accept placement are expected to participate from September through April.
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We're happy to help you find the right place at SLYC. If you have questions about Illuminate, auditions, voice placement, scheduling, or anything else, reach out to our team. We can help you determine which ensemble and enrollment option makes the most sense for your singer.
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Start by becoming an active member of Elevate or Fortify. Current eligible singers receive information about Summit auditions each spring. If you’re already part of SLYC and have questions about whether Summit might be a good fit, talk with your director or contact our artistic team.
READY FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE?
Find your place in Summit.
For Elevate and Fortify singers ready to go further, Summit offers one more challenge, one more community, and an entirely different way to make music together.