Detroit Opera Youth Chorus

08/12/2026

DOYC is pleased to announce 2027 youth opera will be Pirates of Penzance on April 24, 2027. The final audition date for the 2026-27 season is August 24, 2026. Singers, ages 8 through high school seniors, can register for an audition at this link: https://forms.gle/kM9WAq7E4USZDC7JA

Photo: Austin Richey / Detroit Opera

07/19/2026

DOYC has added July 23 as an audition date for the 2026-2027 season. Detroit Opera Youth Chorus is a world-class training program for young vocalists ages 8 through senior year in high school. Register at the following link: https://detroitopera.org/education-community/youth-chorus/

07/18/2026

DOYC alumni, Rachel Miltimore, and current member, Yana Riegel, represent our chorus well in Berlin this summer.

06/23/2026

Watch Lily at The Jimmy Awards

06/16/2026

Congratulations to former member, Lillian Tang, for winning the Sutton Foster Awards and representing Michigan at The Jimmy Awards!

Sutton Foster Award winners, Lillian Tang and AJ Denomme are taking over our Instagram to give us a behind the scenes look as they prepare for The Jimmy Awards® on Tuesday, June 16! Check out our stories! 🔼

05/04/2026

Congratulations to DOYC members and alumni for winning 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and a special sponsor award at the Verdi Opera Competition.

05/01/2026

Come see The Hobbit on Saturday at 2:00

Join us this Saturday for The Hobbit!

Step into the magical world of Middle Earth as the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved tale The Hobbit to life in Dean Burry’s thrilling operatic adaptation. Filled with vibrant characters, lyrical storytelling, and spirited music, this production captures all the wonder, humor, and courage that have made The Hobbit a timeless favorite for generations. Suitable for audiences of all ages, it’s a perfect introduction to opera for young fans and families alike.

Saturday, May 2nd at 2:00 PM!
Tickets available at detroitopera.org/show/the-hobbit

04/26/2026

Cheyenne, singing the role of Kate in Pirates of Penzance, is a youth chorus alumni. This is the first production performed at the historic Howell Opera House since 1926! There are more shows next week.

https://howelloperahouse.com/pirates

04/17/2026

DOYC will hold auditions for the 2026-2027 season on May 9, May 30, and June 8. Detroit Opera Youth Chorus is a world-class training program for young vocalists ages 8 through senior year in high school. Register at the following link: https://forms.gle/QCJqAQMnx8uAJoRa9

04/08/2026

Releasing on 6.26.26 on all streaming platforms, digital, and CDs.