Welcome to SFYCA!
SFYCA is a peak artistic experience for high school choral musicians under the direction of Dr. Anton Armstrong at the world-renowned Oregon Bach Festival. Spend two weeks performing exceptional choral literature and strengthening your passion for the choral arts through daily rehearsals, classes, workshops, and performances alongside leading musicians. The Bach Cantata will be Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129 and will include members of the OBF Orchestra and vocal soloists from OBF.
Audition Portal Now Open
- Sign up via our audition intake form
- Learn more about auditions HERE
- Scholarships available
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QUICK FACTS FOR 2025
When: June 28-July 8
Who: High School Age (finishing 9th-finishing 12th grades)
Auditions: January 15 through April 5 – For more information visit: https://oregonbachfestival.org/audition/
SFYCA Final Concert: July 8, 2024 in historic Beall Concert Hall
Repertoire Highlights: Bach Cantata Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129, Rollo Dilworth’s Weather, All of Us from Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson
Other Highlights: Attend (and sing) Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson in Silva Hall (June 28); perform the National Anthem at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic in historic Hayward Field (July 5)
While in residence with the SFYCA, you will:
- Immerse yourself in an extensive choral training program led by internationally respected, expert faculty.
- Perform exceptional choral literature as part of the OBF season’s regular concert schedule.
- Engage in community outreach events.
- Prepare for your musical life after high school and gain perspective on the collegiate experience while on the University of Oregon Campus.
- Distinguish yourself as an exceptional professional candidate on upcoming resumes and college applications.
This 10-day program is open by audition nationally and internationally.
For more information, please contact us at sfyca@uoregon.edu or call (541) 346-1320.
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SFYCA is generously underwritten by the Stangeland Family Foundation. Special thanks to the following leadership donors: Anonymous, Gingie Anderson, Andrew Grant, Kay Hanson, Gary P. Long and Rudy Saavedra, Mary Pugsley and Steven Butt, Robert Smith and Adriana Huyer, and Alan Yordy and Joan Kropf for their generous support of the SFYCA Scholarship Fund.
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SFYCA ALUMNI PAGE
Visit our Alumni page to check out our ever-growing alumni profile spotlights and see how you can stay involved with this special program.
