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The Crimson Youth Choir provides choral singing opportunities for primary and secondary students within the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â Community Music School.

It is currently divided into two groups—the Crimson Children’s Choir and Vocé. The CCC is generally for younger and less experienced singers, and Vocé is a select ensemble, generally comprised of middle and high school students. Both ensembles function and learn music separately, but also combine to perform as one larger choir.

Vocé rehearses from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. as they work on their more select repertoire. The CCC rehearses from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as they work on proper singing, breathing, reading music, matching pitch, diction, etc. They are combined with Vocé on a schedule determined by the director.

Director

Kye-Won Doyle, BME George Mason University; MA Music Performance, ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â, 2019

Accompanist

Evan Engelstad, Assistant Professor of Music

Cost

$75 per semester ($50 tuition; $25 registration fee).

There is also a limited amount of funding assistance available through the scholarship program, as well as multi-child discounts for families. See our Scholarships page for more information.

Eligibility

• Crimson Children’s Choir: Students, generally ages 6–13, who want to learn to read music, match pitch, and learn the basic fundamentals of singing.
• Vocé: Students, generally middle and high school, who are more advanced in singing, reading music, and are ready for a more challenging vocal repertoire of at least three parts.

Auditions

Auditions are for placement in the most appropriate ensemble; all students will be placed in an ensemble. To schedule your audition, email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com to arrange a day and time.

Spring Semester, 2026

Rehearsals

• Mondays, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Cogswell Room 120, January 26 through May 11

Performances

• TBA
• Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors, I-Card, military; children 12 and under free
• Tickets:
  • Available only at the door prior to the performance; cash and check only.

Spring Auditions

Only participants new to the ensemble for the spring semester need to audition; returning members from the fall semester do not. All new participants must email the director, Kye-Won Doyle, at kyewon525@gmail.com to arrange a day and time.

The Indiana Community Choir provides individuals in the Indiana region the opportunity to sing and perform great choral literature not typically accessible to choirs in a rural region.

Interim Director and Conductor

Erin Knepper, interim conductor and current director of choral activities, Punxsutawney Area High School

Accompanist

Acey Gongaware, retired music educator

Cost

$75 per semester ($50 tuition; $25 registration fee).
A limited number of scholarships are available to high school students through their high school choral director. See our scholarships page for details.

Eligibility

Singers who match pitch; music reading ability desirable; age 15 (ninth grade for the upcoming academic year) and older.

Voice Check / Part Placement

Individuals do not need to audition for the Indiana Community Choir. Participating individuals simply sing as part of a section at the first rehearsal (see schedule below). This helps the director get to know each person’s voice and assign a specific voice part. There is nothing to bring or prepare; simply come ready to sing and have fun!

Spring Semester, 2026

Rehearsals

• Mondays, 7:15–9:00 p.m., Jan. 26–May 11, Room 120, Cogswell Hall
• There will NOT be a rehearsal on Monday, March 9, during the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â spring break.

Concert

• Sunday, May 4, 4:00 p.m., Gorell Recital Hall, 2nd Floor, Sutton Hall, ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â Main Campus
• Admission: $5 Regular; $3 Seniors, I-Card, military; Children 12 and under free
• Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to the performance; cash and check only.

This ensemble provides a rich and engaging experience for all participants, whether in high school, college, or members of the community. Parts are rotated throughout the semester to give all players a variety of opportunities for section and solo playing.

Conductor

Jason Worzbyt, Professor of Music

Cost

Community Members: $75 per semester ($50 tuition; $25 registration fee)..

ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â Students: As an official course in the university catalog (MUSC 124), ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â students must take it for one credit, or for zero credit if on/over 18 credits, in order to participate.

A limited number of scholarships are available to high school students through their high school band director. See our Scholarships Page for details.

Eligibility

Wind, brass, and percussion players, age 15 (ninth grade for the 2025–26 academic year) and older.

Auditions

There are no required auditions for the University Band. Simply use the following process:

• If you are a returning player, ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â student, or community member, email both Prof. Worzbyt at reedtip@iup.edu and the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿âCMS director, Tory Dellafiora, at community-music@iup.edu and let them know you’re planning on participating for the upcoming semester. Done!
• If you are a new player, also email them, but include your full name, age, the instrument you’ll be playing, a little about your background/experience playing, and what level of player you would rate yourself to be.
• If you’re a new community player, you’ll be directed to ; if a university player, you’ll be provided additional information by Prof. Worzbyt.

Spring Semester, 2026

Rehearsals

• Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Jan. 27 to April 21, Room 121, Cogswell Hall
• Note 1: Dr. Worzbyt will announce whether there will be a rehearsal on March 10 during Spring Break.
• Note 2: There may be one additional post-concert rehearsal/get-together on Tuesday, April 28. Prof. Worzbyt will announce details in rehearsal.

Concert

• TBA
• Admission: $5 regular; $3 seniors, I-Card holders, and students; children under 12 free; tickets are cash/check only, available at the door one hour prior to the performance.

Summer Concert, 2026

Rehearsals

• TBA towards the end of the spring 2026 semester.
• Participation in the summer band is 100 percent FREE! Email Prof. Worzbyt at reedtip@iup.edu to express your interest and for the link to download the music. Be sure to come to the first rehearsal with your music and having practiced.

Concert

• A Saturday evening in July, TBA towards the end of the spring 2026 semester.
• Free and open to the public; bring a picnic and your favorite beverage.
• Note: Rain site will be Cogswell Hall, Room 121.

This Percussion Ensemble provides the University Band percussionists with a creative outlet with multiple benefits.

These include refining their technique, realizing the benefits of focusing on both Western and non-Western instruments, developing more advanced musical competencies such as texture, color, dynamic contrast, and shaping of music contours—items not comprehensively addressed in large ensembles such as a band—assisting in developing critical listening skills, and encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and camaraderie within the percussion section.

Conductor

Chad Heiny, Director of ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â Percussion Activities

Cost

$75 per semester ($50 tuition; $25 registration fee). Participants must also be recommended by the high school band director. There is also a limited amount of funding assistance available through the scholarship program. See our Scholarships page for more information.

Eligibility

Percussionists, age 15 (ninth grade for the 2024–25 academic year) and older are eligible.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals take place at the same time the University Band rehearses: 7:00–9:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings throughout the semester. The Percussion and University Band directors work together in scheduling whether the percussion players rehearse first with the band and then breakout for percussion ensemble, or vice versa.

Auditions

An audition is not required for high school players who are recommended by their band director. It is understood that recommended students already have solid percussion skills and the ability to read music.

Community percussionists should contact the Percussion Ensemble director (cheiny@iup.edu) and the director of the University Band, Jason Worzbyt (reedtip@iup.edu), if interested in playing in both the Percussion Ensemble and the University Band.