Hill Country Youth Chorus

We have made the difficult decision to discontinue the Hill Country Youth Chorus. A confluence of multiple factors including declining enrollment and scheduling led us to this decision. I greatly enjoyed my time with HCYC and know it has been an influential organization for many families. I want to extend my gratitude to family members and singers who welcomed me to HCYC and supported our season last year. 

As many of you will be looking for an organization to continue your music education, I would like to suggest the following groups that provide excellent experiences in our community. 

South Austin Academy of Vocal Arts (for homeschool students)

https://www.southaustinacademyofvocalarts.com/

San Antonio Children’s Chorus 

https://childrenschorussa.org/

Austin Children’s Choir

https://austinchildrenschoir.wordpress.com/

 For those in public schools, I encourage you to consider your school district’s elementary honor choir (there are several excellent ones in our area). For those in secondary school, I encourage you to be part of your school choral program (if you are not already) and consider additional opportunities such as TMEA Region choir auditions and the TCDA MS/JH All-State choir. 

It has been a privilege to be a part of your music education and moving forward I am happy to support you in any way I can. 

Dr. Thomas J. Rinn

Artistic Director, HCYC