Youth Singers of Calgary

Youth Singers of Calgary SING! DANCE! ACT! Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is a vibrant performing arts company for all ages!

Since its inception in 1985 by founder Shirley Penner, Youth Singers of Calgary has positively impacted the lives of thousands of singers, their families, and the arts community as a whole. Through music, theatre arts, and dance, Youth Singers shapes leaders, teachers, and global citizens who in turn shape the communities they live and work in. Starting with 28 junior high school students, the org

anization has expanded to 500 singers ranging in age from 3.5 to adult, providing its singers with a wonderfully diverse repertoire that spans all centuries and styles of music. Springing up around this core group is a vast community of families and volunteers who supply in excess 35,000 hours of volunteer commitment annually.

06/17/2026

Move over, Ariana Grande… Serena’s got this one covered 🎤✨💅

06/13/2026

The kind of solo that makes the whole room go silent 🤍✨ Nella Fantasia performed by one of our incredible Junior Hi members.

🎉 We Have a Winner! 🎉A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Spring KaChing 50/50 campaign this year. Your genero...
06/11/2026

🎉 We Have a Winner! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Spring KaChing 50/50 campaign this year. Your generosity helps Youth Singers continue providing meaningful performing arts experiences and accessible arts education for young people in our community 💛

And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for… congratulations to our lucky winner!

🎊 Winning Ticket Number: D-2935 🎊

Thank you for helping make this year’s campaign a success. We are so grateful for the incredible support of our YSC community 🎶✨

✨ YSC Through the Ages ✨2024 and 2025 were years of creativity, recognition, and looking toward the future 🎨🎶✨In 2024, t...
06/10/2026

✨ YSC Through the Ages ✨

2024 and 2025 were years of creativity, recognition, and looking toward the future 🎨🎶✨

In 2024, the ATCO Performing Arts Centre welcomed a stunning new mural by Scott Clark. The artwork transformed our space and beautifully reflected the creativity, energy, and community that make YSC feel like home.

In 2025, YSC was honoured to be featured for a day at the National Music Centre, showcasing every division of our organization and sharing the magic of YSC with the wider community. Throughout the day, audiences experienced performances from singers of all ages, while prospective members and families joined us for an open house to learn more about our programs and discover what makes YSC so special.

That same day, we proudly premiered Beyond the Horizon, a new composition by Kathryn Parrotta, continuing YSC’s tradition of championing new Canadian music and inspiring audiences through innovative performance.

From creating new artistic landmarks to welcoming new families into our community and debuting new works, these years showcased YSC’s continued growth and commitment to the future of the performing arts.

Were you there for the mural unveiling, the National Music Centre feature, or the premiere of Beyond the Horizon?

What memories do you have from these exciting milestones?

Share your memories below ⬇️ as we celebrate YSC through the ages and reflect on 40 incredible years of music, community, and connection 💛

NationalMusicCentre

06/09/2026

When 80+ alumni show up to sing at MomentUS, you know it’s more than a choir—it’s family 🫶✨

Cover photo by .edmund.live

✨ YSC Through the Ages ✨2022 and 2023 were years of celebration, inclusion, and honouring the people who helped shape YS...
06/05/2026

✨ YSC Through the Ages ✨

2022 and 2023 were years of celebration, inclusion, and honouring the people who helped shape YSC’s legacy 💛🎶

In 2022, YSC proudly participated in its first Calgary Pride Parade, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the power of creating a welcoming community where everyone can belong. 🌈

In 2023, Youth Singers celebrated our founder, Shirley Penner, with a special gala dinner and performance, Spark. The event honoured the creative spark that Shirley ignited nearly four decades ago, a spark that continues to inspire generations of singers today. Alumni from across Calgary, across Canada, and around the world shared their well wishes and returned to perform in celebration of the remarkable legacy she created. ✨

From marching in Pride to celebrating the visionary who started it all, these years were a powerful reminder of the community, connection, and creativity at the heart of YSC.

Were you part of YSC’s first Pride Parade or Spark?

Do you have memories of celebrating Shirley and the incredible legacy she built?

What were you doing in 2022 and 2023 while YSC continued making history?

Share your memories below ⬇️ as we celebrate YSC through the ages and count down to our 40th Anniversary performance of MomentUS 💛

CalgaryPride

06/03/2026

It’s not the building, the shows, or the costumes… it’s the people who make YSC our favourite place in the world 💙✨

✨ YSC Through the Ages ✨2021 was a year of innovation, resilience, and new beginnings 💻🎶As the 2020–2021 season continue...
06/03/2026

✨ YSC Through the Ages ✨

2021 was a year of innovation, resilience, and new beginnings 💻🎶

As the 2020–2021 season continued virtually, YSC embraced new ways to create, connect, and perform. While much of the world remained shut down, Youth Singers produced an ambitious three part web series, ensuring members could continue sharing their talents and staying connected through the arts.

2021 also marked an exciting new chapter in YSC history as Megan Emmett stepped into the role of CEO, helping lead the organization into its next era. Later that year, the ATCO Performing Arts Centre was officially recognized with its naming ceremony, celebrating the home that has supported countless singers, performers, and families over the years.

From virtual performances to significant milestones, 2021 showed that even in challenging times, the YSC community continued to grow, adapt, and thrive.

Were you part of the virtual season or the web series?

Do you remember the APAC naming ceremony or Megan becoming CEO?

What were you doing in 2021 while YSC continued to make history?

Share your memories below ⬇️ as we celebrate YSC through the ages and count down to our 40th Anniversary performance of MomentUS on Saturday, May 9th 💛

06/02/2026

FRC is looking for a young performer (approx. 9 years old) for their upcoming production of 'Nine'!

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T2G4C8

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