The Kentucky Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra is an 85-voice choir and orchestra comprised of high school students (those having completed grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 as of June 1) selected by audition. Students must be active in the music ministry of a Kentucky Baptist church. Youth who remain in good standing are not required to re-audition each year.
Each summer, the choir meets for a retreat, followed by a tour throughout the state.
Contact Jason Stewart for more information.
2013 Tour Information
This year’s tour schedule is:
- Wednesday, June 19 at Campbellsville Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 20 at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 21 at the Kentucky Baptist Building in Louisville at 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, June 22 at Sand Spring Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg at 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 23 at Severns Valley Baptist Church at 10:45 a.m.
- Sunday, June 23 at First Baptist Church of Bowling Green at 3:00 p.m. (CST)
All times are local.
Spread the word! Click here to download the 2013 All State Youth Choir and Orchestra Poster.
Drs. Mickey and Dr. Sue Ellen Ballard will co-direct the choir. Mickey is minister of music and worship at Central Baptist Church in Paris and Sue Ellen is director of choral activities at Eastern Kentucky University.
Dr. Scott Bersaglia, director of banks at Pikeville Independent Schools, will direct the orchestra.
Ordering CDs
Interested in ordering a CD? Click here to order your CD of this year’s All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra.