Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers

Upcoming Performance:

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Many Voices Youth Singers Spring Concert

Doors: 3:30pm | Show: 4:00pm

Theme: TBD

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Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers

Many Voices is the anchor youth program at Mechanics Hall, a recognition that Worcester's children are the heart and soul of our richly multicultural city.  Open to 5th and 6th graders from every Worcester neighborhood, this non-auditioned chorus gives children from all backgrounds the opportunity to practice and perform at Mechanics Hall — their own "home" concert hall.  Under professional direction, they learn to sing a variety of music, build friendships, and work toward excellence — together and in harmony.  There is no cost to participate in the chorus.

Many Voices made its debut during the Mechanics Hall free Founder's Day event, Sunday, October 16, 2022. 

 

The Many Voices Vision

Our vision is to present music from around the world — contemporary and classic — and selected with the cultures and music of our young voices in mind.

 

What Many Voices Offers Worcester Youth

Many Voices will allow every interested 5th & 6th grade student living in or attending school in Worcester to:

  • participate in a musical program that cultivates deep and meaningful experiences of cross-cultural friendships, harmonization, teamwork, and a taste of excellence
  • build a singing practice, try new things, and improve their skills
  • perform for public audiences and for each other, with and without instrumental accompaniment
  • experience Worcester's renowned Mechanics Hall as their own concert hall
  • learn from and perform with collegiate and adult choral singers

 

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2024 MVYS Registration is NOW OPEN!!
For questions, please email ccarney@mechanicshall.org.

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Artistic Director
Reagan G. Paras, serves as the Director of Music Education & Choral Activities for Anna Maria College. He received his Master's of Music Education from Gordon College. He is currently pursuing his PhD of Philosophy in Music Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. A passionate conductor, singer, and educator, he has directed performance tours across the U.S. and abroad. He co-founded two professional chamber choirs: Diamonds From the Dust, and Vellichor, where he serves as a board member and singing artist. He is a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for various music festivals nationwide. He is a global instructor for the Kodaly Music Institute, as well as the director of the children's chorus Sing!. A passionate advocate for music education, Reagan serves on various music association executive boards throughout the northeast.

Christon Carney

Managing Director
Christon Carney, a native of Nashville, TN, received his M.Mus. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory, and his B.Mus. in Music Education from Lipscomb University. He debuted as Giuseppe in Nashville Opera's production of La Traviata, and performs with the Boston Lyric Opera. He has been a concert soloist with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, the Heimermann Chorale, and has extensive choral experience. His honors received include the prestigious ABRSM Diploma in Voice, and finalist in the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. A compelling recitalist, performances include the Music at Trinity Music School and Mechanics Hall's Concerts Plus series. He has been lead tenor at many religious organizations, including Worcester's Parish of All Saints. He is currently Education and Outreach Coordinator at Mechanics Hall, and is a vocal instructor at the Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester.

Past Performances

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Many Voices Youth Singers Fall Concert

Doors: 2:30pm | Show: 3:00pm

Theme: Legacy

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Sunday, April 2, 2023

Many Voices Youth Singers Spring Concert

Doors: 3:30pm | Show: 4:00pm

Theme: Cover Me in Sunshine

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Thank You Sponsors (MVYS)