Goals of the Alaska Youth Choir are to:

♪ Develop and encourage life-long learning, enjoyment, and love of music.

♪ Provide opportunities for youth to explore their humanity, create beauty, and find the source of artistry within them.

♪ Build and strengthen self-confidence through singing in a positive and supportive environment.

♪ Broaden each chorister’s view of the world’s diversity through exposure to a variety of music from different cultures, styles, and historical periods.

♪ Provide a music program of the highest standards that develops musicianship through music history, music theory, sight-reading, ear training, vocal training, and performance. 

♪ Support and supplement the music program offered in the Juneau School District through education, rehearsals, and performances.

♪ Perform choral music with school and community choirs, community instrumental groups, and vocal soloists.

♪ Provide opportunities for youth to serve the community of Juneau through music.

♪ Participate in local, national, and international choral festivals to broaden musical education, experience, and perspective.

♪ Promote the cultural image of Alaska when performing at national and international choral events by performing music arranged and composed by Alaskans