It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we celebrate the continued growth of the Carolina Youth Chorale in partnership with the Carolina Master Chorale. Founded in January 2023 as the Grand Strand Voices Youth Choir, the ensemble has quickly established itself as one of the region’s leading youth choral organizations. We are honored to continue our relationship as a valued member of the Carolina Master Chorale family while expanding opportunities for young singers throughout our community and beyond.
The Carolina Youth Chorale is a premier youth choral ensemble serving the Grand Strand, for singers ages 8 through 17. Through the performance of diverse choral repertoire representing a wide range of musical genres, languages, cultures, and historical periods, students develop exceptional musicianship, artistry, and a lifelong appreciation for the choral arts. The ensemble performs regularly throughout Horry County and the surrounding region and has been featured in collaborations with the Carolina Master Chorale and other choirs throughout the region, NASCAR race events, Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball games, performances at Atalaya Castle, regional choral festivals, nursing homes, the Carolina Opry, productions with visiting opera companies, and collaborative concerts with choirs from Europe.
The Carolina Youth Chorale is equally committed to providing meaningful educational and cultural experiences through travel and performance. In 2025, the ensemble completed its inaugural choir tour to New Orleans, Louisiana, where singers experienced the rich musical heritage of one of America’s most influential cultural centers. In 2026, the choir continued its tradition of musical travel with a tour to Charleston, West Virginia, participating in the Appalachian Festival of Young Voices alongside outstanding youth ensembles from across the country. Building on this momentum, the Carolina Youth Chorale has been invited to perform internationally and will embark on its first European concert tour to Rome and Florence, Italy, during the summer of 2027—an extraordinary opportunity for students to share their artistry while experiencing the history, culture, and musical traditions of Italy.
Our mission is to cultivate excellence in choral singing by providing a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring environment where young musicians can grow artistically, academically, and personally. Beyond developing vocal and musical skills, the Carolina Youth Chorale strives to foster leadership, collaboration, confidence, and lasting friendships while serving as ambassadors for music education throughout our community, across the nation, and around the world.
As the ensemble continues to grow in both size and artistic achievement, we remain dedicated to enriching the lives of young singers through exceptional musical experiences and meaningful community engagement.
“I am incredibly excited for all that lies ahead for the Carolina Youth Chorale. Each season brings new opportunities to perform throughout our community, collaborate with other leading youth choirs, and create life-changing musical experiences for our singers. As we look toward our upcoming performances, continued growth, and our first international concert tour to Italy in 2027, we invite you to follow our journey through our website and social media. We would be honored to share our love of choral music with you.”
Sara Morey
Music Director
ARTISTIC STAFF
Sara Morey
Music Director and Conductor
Sara Morey is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Carolina Youth Chorale, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional choral experiences and transformative musical opportunities for young singers across South Carolina. A passionate music educator and conductor, she is committed to inspiring artistic excellence while fostering confidence, leadership, and community through music.
Ms. Morey holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Syracuse University. During her graduate studies, she worked extensively with the university's choral ensembles, including the prestigious Hendricks Chapel Choir, and completed a conducting residency in Strasbourg, France, where she collaborated with local choirs and expanded her experience in international choral performance.
Following five years of teaching music in the Syracuse City School District, Ms. Morey joined Horry County Schools in South Carolina in 2021. Recognizing a need for additional high-quality choral opportunities for young singers in the region, she founded the Grand Strand Voices Youth Choir, which has since grown into the Carolina Youth Chorale. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its artistic vision, providing students with outstanding educational experiences, regional and national performances, and international touring opportunities, including an upcoming performance tour of Italy in 2027.
In addition to her work with the Carolina Youth Chorale, Ms. Morey serves as the Chorus Teacher at Forestbrook Middle School. She previously served as Assistant Conductor of the Carolina Master Chorale and as Choir Master for Varna International, where the Carolina Youth Chorale was featured in acclaimed productions of Georges Bizet's Carmen and Kurt Weill's Street Scene.
Ms. Morey's dedication to music education has been recognized throughout the community. During the 2024–2025 school year, she was honored as Elementary Music Teacher of the Year through Horry County Schools' partnership with the Long Bay Symphony.
Whether conducting in the classroom, on the concert stage, or abroad, Ms. Morey is dedicated to empowering young musicians through meaningful artistic experiences that inspire excellence, build confidence, and create lasting connections through the universal language of music.
Rebecca Rollins
Collaborative Pianist
Rebecca Rollins is an accomplished pianist, music educator, and collaborative musician with a passion for inspiring young musicians through meaningful and transformative musical experiences. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Furman University and a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from The University of Oklahoma, where she refined her skills as both a performer and educator.
In addition to her work with Carolina Youth Chorale, Rebecca serves as the orchestra and piano teacher at Socastee Middle School and is the piano accompanist for the middle school all-county chorus. Through her work as an educator and performer, she is committed to fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music in her students and collaborators.
Outside of music, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband, Raymond, their three children, and their granddaughter.
SCHEDULE
Performances:
- December 5, 2026 - Coastal Carolina University Holiday Choral Concert - 4:00pm
- December 12 & 13, 2026 - Joy to the World - Christmas concert with the Carolina Master Chorale
- April 24 & 25, 2027 - Choose Your Own Adventure - Spring concert with the Carolina Master Chorale
- Italy Tour - June 11 to 18, 2027
Rehearsals: (Tuesdays)
- Touring Choir - 6:45 to 8:00pm
AUDITION INFORMATION
Open Auditions:
Audition Material Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gEFepQMIwu5NeXL9TuPsmsa53zimWDy6?usp=sharing
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE CYC
I enjoy learning a variety of new and different music as well as performing and sharing the gift of music.
-Jordan D
One thing I like about choir is all the memories that you get to make
-Anthony R
I love being part of the choir because I like making new friends and getting better at singing. I love [Ms. Sara] as a teacher. [She’s] fun.
-Kaylee T.
One reason I love singing in this choir is because I sing with people who love singing as much as I do and I love how accepting the environment is something far different than school music class because most students don’t share my passion for music unlike [they do].
-Sam G
I love choir because we get to meet new people and we get to sing at new places. I love how the choir became family. I love Ms. Sara because she teaches us to sing the best that we can.
-Perri R
I love to be in [the] choir because I know and feel comfortable with the people there. I also know no one will make fun of me if I mess up. [Ms. Sara] pushes and encourages me to reach my limits. And additionally to teaching a choir, you also get them experiences to look forward to such as concerts. And last but not least, instead of saying you go from Do to Me on the word “ i” you instead say paint that word till “I” and explain it in a way that helps.
That’s why I love choir so much.
-Hali K
I have been in Ms. Sara's choir for two years. In those two years, I have learned and been taught by Ms. Sara a lot of things about music and ways to improve my singing. It has been a pleasure learning from her and I feel lucky to be a part of the choir. She has created a wonderful learning environment for all of us, and has given us great opportunities to showcase our talent for many people. I never regreted joining her choir. If you love singing and you want to reach your full potential, Ms. Sara will guide you on your journey 100%! Come join the Carolina Youth Chorale!
-Ronyl P