Begun in the fall of 1997, the Greenville Chorale Young Artist Mentor Program is an outreach project designed to recognize and encourage promising young singers in area high school choral programs. Each Young Artist is selected by a special audition with Conductor Dr. Bingham Vick, Jr. and a recommendation by their choral teacher or voice coach. Outstanding high school singers are paired with a veteran Chorale singer for rehearsals and performances during the year. Designed to enhance the choral skills and leadership of these young musicians, the Young Artist Mentor Program has contributed to the quality of musical life in these talented young people in our community and has strengthened area high school choral programs. This valuable training has prepared many of the students to continue their vocal career to go on to significant collegiate and personal careers. For the hard work and dedication that each of the Young Artist gives, the Greenville Chorale gives $500 to enhance each students high school choral program.
Current Young Artists
Tess Nicolle KrabbeTess Nicolle Krabbe, daughter of Rob and Melissa Krabbe, is a senior at Seneca High School. Tess began her vocal career in the youth choir at Simi Valley Presbyterian Church at the age of five. She continued her singing career in her elementary school choir, and than into middle school as a member of Women's Ensemble. She is still singing and is a part of Seneca High School's Honors Chorale and Madrigals singing groups. Tess has participated in All State Honor choir, SSA and SATB at Winthrop University. Tess hopes to continue her singing career into college and major in vocal performance and education.
Adrienne PitreAdrienne Pitre, daughter of Mark and Rebecca Pitre, is a junior at Seneca High School. Adrienne began singing at a young age singing in many different choirs when visiting new churches. She continues to participate in her youth band and Foothills Community Church. Adrienne was a member of the Seneca Middle School Chorus which in her 8'th grade year won state. She was also selected as a sophomore into the SATB All State Choir held at Winthrop University. Adrinee is currently a member of the Seneca High School Honors Chorale as well as the Magrigals Ensemble. She plans to pursue a career in music when entering college.
Michael PattersonMichael Patterson, son of DeWitt and Judy Patterson, is a senior at Riverside High School. He is actively involved with the choral program at his school, and has been in Concert Choir for Three years. Additionally, he has been in the musicals "Into The Woods"(Mysterious Man), and "Grease" (Sonny) which were produced by RHS. In 2006, Michael was selected as an 11th grader to participate in the 2006 SATB All State Chorus at Winthrop University. Michael’s choral influence reaches beyond school; Michael regularly attends St.Giles Presbyterian as an active member of both the adult and youth choirs. Michael also attends the Camp Bonclarken Music Conferences in North Carolina.
Lindsey SingletonLindsey Singleton, is the daughter of Rev. Ron Singleton and Susan Cobb Singleton. She is a junior honors student at Riverside High School and an active member of the orchestra and concert choir. She began taking voice lessons in seventh grade and hasn’t stopped singing since. Lindsay has studied drama and voice at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. In her spare time, Miss Singleton loves to sing in her church youth choir and praise band.