Plainfield's Youth Spectrum Singers Prepare For Spring Concert

PLAINFIELD, IL — Plainfield's community youth choir is gearing up for its annual spring concert.

Spectrum Youth Singers will perform a showcase April 21. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational United Church of Christ, 24020 W. Fraser Road.

In the upcoming concert, the young vocalists will sing songs by American, French and Canadian contemporary composers as well as music originating from South Africa. A song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney is also on the docket.

Tickets, available at the door, will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Following the concert, the group will hold auditions for the 2024/2025 season. Youth in grades 5 through 11 interested in music and performing are invited to participate in the free audition.

Sign-ups and more information about the audition can be found on Youth Spectrum Singers' website.

"If you have a passion for singing and are eager to learn more about music and enjoy performing," Artistic Director Oksana Rodak wrote in an email to Patch, "then come sing with Spectrum Youth Singers! ... Music education is simply the best, and you will make beautiful music and friends."