Friends of Lyrico 2026/27 Season Membership & Fee Information
Friends of Lyrico is a non-auditioned adult community choir built around two important goals: creating a welcoming place for adults to sing and connect with others while providing significant financial support for the youth programs of the Lyrico Youth Choirs Association.
Friends of Lyrico operates as a nine month choir program from September through May. Members register for the full season. Membership fees support the operation of Friends of Lyrico (facility rental, staff wages, supplies etc), with a portion of the proceeds also supporting Lyrico Youth Choirs' youth programming.
Tentative Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Wednesday Evenings
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Sherwood Park United Church
20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park
Rehearsals are generally held every two weeks, with 1 -2 performances planned for this season
Rehearsals Dates
September 16th, 30th
October 14th, 28th
November 18th, 25th
January - 6th, 27th
February - 10th, 24th
March - 10th, 24th
April - 7th, 21st
May - 12th, 26th
Performance Dates
December - possible christmas performance, time and location TBD
Spring Concert - May 31st at Festival Place with Lyrico’s Junior and Senior Choir
Payment Terms & Conditions
Members may choose to:
Pay Monthly: Nine monthly instalments of $50
Pay in Full: One payment of $450
Payment Methods
Payment may be made by e-transfer, cheque or credit card.
E-transfer: send to Pam White at lyricoyouthchoirs@gmail.com. Please indicate what the payment is for in the message of your e-transfer so funds can be allocated correctly.
Cheque: make payable to Lyrico Youth Choirs Association
Credit Card: Credit-card payments can be made online through an invoice if that option is selected.
Credit-card payments are subject to an additional processing fee intended to offset eligible transaction costs. Any surcharge applied will not exceed the amount permitted under applicable credit-card rules. Please refer to your invoice for the exact amount due, including any applicable processing fee.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Season Commitment
Friends of Lyrico is a nine-month choir program running from September through May. By registering, members are making a commitment to participate in the full 2026/27 Friends of Lyrico season. The total season membership fee is $450, whether paid in full or through monthly installments of $50.
2. Payment Options
Payment may be made by e-transfer, cheque or credit card. Members may choose one of the following:
Monthly Payment Option
Nine monthly instalments of $50, from September through May.
Full Season Payment Option
One payment of $450.
3. Credit-Card Payments
Credit-card payments are processed through Square and are subject to an additional processing fee intended to offset eligible transaction costs.
Any credit-card surcharge applied by Lyrico Youth Choirs Association will not exceed the amount permitted under applicable credit-card rules. The applicable surcharge and total payment amount will be disclosed before payment is completed. Credit-card payments may be set up as recurring payments where authorized by the member.
4. Membership Fees & Attendance
Membership fees support the operation of Friends of Lyrico and other programs of the Lyrico Youth Choirs Association. Fees are based on membership in the choir and are not calculated according to individual rehearsal or performance attendance. Missed rehearsals do not result in a reduction or refund of membership fees.
5. Refund Policy
Once a membership payment has been received, that payment is non-refundable. We understand that circumstances may change during the season. Members who need to withdraw from Friends of Lyrico should contact Lyrico Youth Choirs Association as soon as possible. Requests to end the remaining payment commitment may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of the Lyrico Youth Choirs Association.
Members who need to withdraw and wish to continue their remaining payments are welcome to do so as a donation in support of Lyrico's youth choir programs.
6. Non-Profit Operations
Lyrico Youth Choirs Association is a non-profit organization. Friends of Lyrico has been established both as an adult community choir and as a means of supporting Lyrico's youth programming. Membership fees contribute to program delivery, staffing, music, facilities, administration and other organizational expenses, with a portion supporting the youth choir programs.
7. Communication
Members will receive important Friends of Lyrico information electronically, including rehearsal information, schedules, performances, events and other choir-related updates. Members are responsible for providing a current email address and reviewing choir communications regularly.
8. Administrative Discretion
Payment adjustments, withdrawal requests, refunds or exceptions to these terms are at the discretion of Lyrico Youth Choirs Association.
9. Contact Information for the Lyrico Youth Choirs Association
Choir Manager: manager.lyricoyouthchoirs@gmail.com
Business Administrator: lyricoyouthchoirs@gmail.com
The Wittenberg Scholarship
The Wittenberg family created a scholarship in honour of their daughter Stephanie who was killed in a tragic car accident. Stephanie was a member of the Lyrico Youth Choirs (formerly Elk Island Regional Honour Choir Association) who loved music and singing. The scholarship is used to fully or partially offset the cost of registration for families who may have difficulty paying.
We want Friends of Lyrico to be accessible to everyone who shares a love of singing. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact us to make a request.