Intensive Arts Mentorship (I AM): `Til Dawn A Cappella
Til Dawn, Youth in Arts A Cappella ensemble is an advanced vocal music program for motivated young artists. `Til Dawn celebrates the value of the arts, encourages positive messages about meaningful social issues, and inspires children of all ages. The group performs a mix of rock, pop, blues, jazz and soul standards and contemporary hits, in addition to original songs by group members.
`Til Dawn is a tuition-based program, but no student is ever turned away because of inability to pay.
Alumni and current members or `Til Dawn sing If You're Out There during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Upcoming Performances
Mountain Play 2024
June 2, 2024: 2:00pm
`Til Dawn a cappella opens for Kinky Boots at the all-day outdoor experience Mountain Play on Mount Tamalpais.
Marin Civic Center Memorial Day Event
May 31, 2024
`Til Dawn at C Street Celebration
May 18, 2024; 2:30pm – 3:30p
Join `Til Dawn for a FREE, full length concert celebrating the group’s work from throughout the year. As part of YIA’s C Street Celebration, join us as we witness the passion, creativity, and talent of these young musicians. Bring friends and family to this community-focused concert.
ANNOUNCING:
New Members of `Til Dawn
Sierra Goldberg, 2027, Archie Williams HS
Maggie Pierce, 2028, Archie Williams HS
Maila Van Peursem 2028, San Rafael HS
Welcome to `Til Dawn a cappella!
Mentor Artist Austin Willacy
Members of `Til Dawn receive hundreds hours of instruction and mentorship each year from Director Austin Willacy. Austin provides not only vocal training and direction, but also leads `Til Dawn members in discussions and retreats that build the group’s cohesion as well as the critical thinking and interpersonal skills of each member.
Austin is a professional singer and songwriter who performs and records both solo and with Tommy Boy/Warner Bros. artists The House Jacks. `Til Dawn members often have opportunities to see Austin perform with the House Jacks or his own band. Most years `Til Dawn will open for the House Jacks in at least one professional performance. Read more about Austin here.
