Adaptive Show Choir
What is Adaptive Show Choir?
Volunteers are paired one-on-one with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to learn music and basic choreography together in preparation for a concert at the end of the semester. It's a great place to form long-lasting friendships, sing songs, and learn new dance moves!
How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Description: Responsibilities will include participating in the Choir Rehearsals and the winter event by helping their partners and providing loving support.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to one full semester. During Fall and Winter, there will be three rehearsals held every Tuesday from 4:00-4:50 pm, 5:00-5:50 pm, and 6:00-6:50 pm. Rehearsals take place in WSC 3228. Please attend one rehearsal consistently. There will also be a dress rehearsal and a concert at the end of the semester.
Step 1
Fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Step 2
Complete the 25-minute Minor Protection Training. If you are not a student employee, then email your NetID to yserve@byu.edu to request access to the training.
BECOME A CHOIR MEMBER (for parents)
Choir members: Choir Member Sign-Up
Even if you have participated in a past semester, a sign up is still required each semester. If you are interested in having your choir member participate and missed the info meeting, please contact one of the program directors at adaptiveshowchoir@byu.edu or contact them directly at the phone number listed on the 'Contact Info' tab.
ASC ON THE MOVE
After seeing the impact of Adaptive Show Choir, we have decided to expand our outreach by creating a sister program: Adaptive Show Choir On The Move (ASCOTM)
- ASCOTM brings the joy of music and movement directly to local day programs serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Volunteers join participants in learning songs and simple choreography, creating fun, interactive sessions that encourage friendship, self-expression, and confidence. By taking ASC out into the community, ASCOTM makes it possible for even more individuals to share in the excitement of singing, dancing, and connecting with others. Make a sub-bullet that says:
- What are day programs? A day program is a supportive place where adults with disabilities spend the day learning new skills, making friends, and participating in fun, meaningful activities.
Volunteer Description: Responsibilities include participating in Choir Rehearsals by creating relationships with the choir members, showing them love and support.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers must be able to commit to one full semester. During Fall and Winter, rehearsals will occur every Friday from 10:30-11:30 am. They will place at the designated day program facility, please reach out for more information. If transportation is needed, a bus schedule or shuttle can be arranged. Please attend rehearsal consistently. There will also be a dress rehearsal and a concert at the end of the semester.
- Please fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Contact Info
One of our dances last semester required the volunteers to face their partner during each chorus of the song. We had practiced this dance countless times, but there was a time when I remember facing my partner and looking directly into his eyes. I immediately started tearing up as it felt like I was seeing him through the eyes of the Savior. This experience has stuck with me since, and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to continue to see him as the Savior does as we are partners again this semester!
They’ve brought life into my life and served me in more ways than they know.
Hey you amazing, generous students! Just want to thank you for another wonderful semester of giving, singing, choreographing, creating, hugging, loving, and most of all, providing a community of belonging for a population that usually struggles to find that. I think you're doing one of the most important things on campus!
I met my [show choir partner] last year when she was working in the wilk. I wasn’t in show choir, but we just started talking one day as she was cleaning tables around me and we were instantly friends! And I didn’t even know she was in show choir so I didn’t ask to be partnered with her. But when the partner assignments came out and I saw that I was with [her] I was so excited!! I know that it’s not a coincidence! There’s nothing more gratifying than getting to see [her] each week, giving her the biggest hug, and having her tell me I’m her best friend! Because she is definitely one of my best friends!!
I first met my [show choir] partner this year, but it took a while to get to know each other. About halfway through the semester, I was late one day, and when [she] saw me, she yelled my name and gave me the sweetest hug. It’s stuck with me since and I’m so grateful for her love
Life is so much better when we love and communicate! Don’t be scared to try!
We had a couple choir members in wheel chairs last semester and one of them didn't always like to dance with us. One day, though, she planted herself between me and my partner, Sara, and it was so fun to hold her hand and dance and sing with her! She got so excited when we did, too, and just wouldn't stop grinning. It's amazing to see how music and dance affects people in the most positive ways and it's such a blessing to be a part of that!
Volunteering with Adaptive Show Choir has brought me some amazing memories this semester. The top one was performing Strangers Like Me at Utah College Day of Service, where we got to show the audience that these people we work with our empowered & have the power to change the lives of those around them.