About HYC
Heartland Youth Choir, founded by Barbara Sletto in 2003, provides a performance-based program for youth, emphasizing musical literacy and character development. Heartland Youth Choir provides a unique opportunity for children of diverse backgrounds with a particular aptitude in vocal music to explore that interest beyond their school setting. Quality literature from all styles and periods form the foundation for this exploration.
Mission Statement
Dedicated to excellence, Heartland Youth Choir develops musicianship and builds character of youth through the rehearsal and performance of quality choral literature.
Our Resume
Collaborative Workshops & Performances:
Tonic Sol-Fa
Cantus
American Boy Choir
Chanticleer
Mannheim Steamroller
World Port
Mulberry Lane
Simon Estes
Ray Charles
Roseanne Cash
Meet the Composer Festivals & Collaborations:
Jim Papoulis
Mark Sirett
Stephen Hatfield
Ken Berg
Nick Page
Z. Randall Strope
Emily Crocker
Susan Werner
Regional, National and International Tours:
Ireland, Austria, Canada, Germany
Hawaii, New York, California, Oregon
Omaha, Madison, Kansas City, Black Hills
Festivals:
Mid-American Carnegie Hall Festival
Pacific Rim Choral Festival
Niagara International Festival
Austria Mozart Festival
New Orleans Crescent City Festival
Orlando Music in Harmony Festival
Kidzsing Festival