About Voices in Plainfield THE SKILLS YOU LEARN IN CHOIR LAST A LIFETIME.
VIP Voices in Plainfield (formerly Spectrum Youth Singers)
VIP is excited to enter its 12th season, bringing choral music to young singers in grades 1-12. At VIP, every child can sing. We help young singers discover their voice, build confidence, and experience the joy of making music together.
Rehearsals provide a supportive and engaging environment where singers grow musically, intellectually, and personally. Our main performance ensemble (Tuesdays) offers individualized vocal development, ensemble training, and meaningful performance opportunities throughout the year.
Two flagship concerts highlight each season, along with additional unique performances. Audition required for the main performance group.
The goal is simple: joyful, confident singing.
Mission
Enrich the lives of young people through transformative choral music education and exceptional performance.
VIP Members Learn:
Healthy vocal and breathing techniques
Mindfulness exercises to stay focused and engaged
Musicianship skills, note-reading, music theory
Songs from diverse cultures and traditions
Life skills: empathy, critical thinking, self-awareness, responsibility, commitment
Our Program Includes:
Weekly engaging rehearsals with our professional director and skilled accompanist
Small group lessons and one-on-one coaching with the artistic director
Video and audio resources
Special Projects: meeting composers, connecting with international choirs, serving the community
Collaborations with renowned organizations and musicians; the choir has performed with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership development for high school students: leadership training, choral conducting lessons, personalized voice lessons, opportunities to lead rehearsal, community service opportunities.
Development of self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-growth
Dedicated social time so children can connect, build community and have fun!
Schedule: VIP (Grades 6–12) Tuesdays, September 2026 – May 2027 | 6:30–8:00 PM Take your voice to the next level.
Singers receive weekly ensemble training plus individualized coaching throughout the semester. Musicianship, note-reading, and vocal technique are developed at each student’s level. Ideal for motivated singers ready to grow and challenge themselves. Audition required.
HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (Grades 9–12) Select Tuesdays until 8:15 PM Lead, conduct, and grow.
High school singers gain hands-on leadership experience, podium time, and advanced vocal coaching. High school students must participate actively in VIP to be included in leadership development. First session: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM Contact us to participate.
VIP JUNIOR (Grades 3–6) Mondays, September 2026 – May 2027 | 5:00–6:00 PM Build confidence. Make friends. Love to sing.
Students develop healthy vocal technique, listening skills, and music literacy in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment where every voice matters. No experience needed—just sign up!
SING AND SHINE (Ages 6–7 & 8–11) Plainfield Park District Program Thursdays | Fall: Sept–Dec 2026 | Winter/Spring: Jan–Apr 2027 A joyful introduction to singing! Young singers build confidence, vocal skills, and musicianship in an engaging and supportive setting. Held at Streams Recreation Center Register through Plainfield Park District (opens August 2026)
Artistic Staff
Artistic Director • Music Educator • Conductor: Oksana Rodak
Oksana Rodak is an internationally experienced conductor and music educator, known for her dynamic leadership and dedication to excellence in choral artistry. She has worked extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe, inspiring singers of all ages with artistry, insight, and encouragement. Oksana holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from the University of Toronto, where she studied with the esteemed Dr. Doreen Rao. She also earned a Certificate in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Her formative training includes studies at the National Music Academy of Ukraine, where she focused on choral conducting, piano, voice, and bandura, and studied with the legendary Ukrainian conductor Pavlo Muravsky.
A certified Artist-Teacher and Master-Teacher through the CME Institute for Choral Teacher Education, Oksana has held a variety of influential positions. These include Artistic Director of the Cantate Children’s Choir, Conductor with Anima – the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, and Coordinator of Children’s Music at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. During her tenure as Artistic Director of Young Naperville Singers, she founded the Boys Choir and the Boys Power Sing program. Under her leadership, the choir premiered at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, performed at an American Choral Directors Association convention, and began international touring.
Oksana’s artistic excellence has been recognized with the Glenn Gould Memorial Scholarship and the Leslie Bell Conducting Prize. She currently serves as Artistic Director of the Women’s Bandura Ensemble of North America, continuing to champion Ukrainian musical heritage on the international stage.
Oksana's passion is working with young singers and guiding them to find their authentic voice. She believes that ordinary children can achieve extraordinary levels of musicianship. In pursuing excellence, she helps her singers nurture their musical development, self-knowledge, self-esteem, and confidence.
Accompanist: Heather Reddout
Heather Reddout was sitting at a piano as soon as she was sitting up and started lessons when she was five years old. She has spent the last 15 years playing piano for local church services, weddings, and funerals. Heather has enjoyed accompanying several local school choirs and school musicals, assisting and accompanying students for music contests and auditions. She has loved playing for local theatre projects and has been a part of the VIP and Spectrum Youth Singers family for six years. Life would "B Flat without music!"
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 2026 Honor Choir, American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Midwest Convention, Madison, WI. February. 2025 Illinois Philharmonic Holiday Concert, December. "A Christmas Carol" with Playfield Players, Plainfield, December. Veteran's Appreciation Event, Plainfield, October. National Night Out, Aug. 5. Plainfield Art in the Park, July 12. Crescent City Choral Festival, New Orleans, LA. June 27- July 1. Joliet Slammers, singing the National Anthem, June 19. Plainfield Township, singing the National Anthem, May 14. Service Project: Timbers of Shorewood Retirement Community, April 26. Honor Choir, American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Convention, Dallas, TX. March 19-22. "Gather Ye Round," Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston, Feb. 9.
2024 "A Christmas Carol" with Playfield Players, Plainfield, Dec. 20, 21, 22, 2024. "Gather in Gratitude" with NaperVoice, Naperville, Nov. 17, 2024. Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Oct. 5, 2024. Veteran's Appreciation Event, Plainfield, Oct. 5, 2024.
Joliet Slammers, singing the National Anthem, July 25, 2024. Plainfield Township, singing the National Anthem, May 8, 2024. Service Project: Timbers of Shorewood Retirement Community, April 24, 2024. Spectrum Youth Spring Concert, April 21, 2024. Honor Choirs, American Choral Directors Association Midwestern Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, Feb. 7-10, 2024. Plainfield Community Gathering: celebrating unity and diversity, Jan. 27, 2024. Chicago Steel Hockey Game, Jan 27, 2024.
2023 DuPage Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, Wentz Hall, Naperville, Dec. 17, 2023. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Concert, Ozinga Chapel, Palos Heights, Dec. 9, 2023. Tree Lighting, Plainfield, Nov. 25, 2023. Spectrum Youth Singers Fall Concert, Nov. 12, 2023. Service Projects: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, Community Hope Day, Nov. 4, 2023; singing at senior homes and medical facilities, Dec. 2023. Illinois ACDA Honor Choir, University of Illinois, Urbana, Oct. 28, 2023
Plainfield Township, singing the National Anthem, June 14, 2023. Joliet Slammers Baseball Game, singing the National Anthem, May 20, 2023. Spectrum Youth Singers Spring Concert, May 6, 2023. Singfest, April 22, 2023. Plainfield Village Hall, singing the National Anthem, March 6, 2023. Service Project, Community Hope Day, March 4, 2023. National Honor Choirs, American Choral Directors Association National Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 22-25, 2023.
2022 DuPage Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, Wentz Hall, Naperville, Dec. 18, 2022. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Ozinga Chapel, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Dec. 17, 2022. Holiday Concert, Plainfield, Dec. 10, 2022 Downtown Plainfield, Grinchmas on the Green Tree Lighting Celebration, Nov. 26, 2022. Lincolnway Chorale Holiday Concert, New Lenox, Nov. 20, 2022. Art Without Boundaries International Student Online Conference, Nov. 5, 2022. Children's Choirs Connecting, autumn 2022, online connections with children's choirs from Canada, South Africa, Scotland, India, USA. Service Project, Book Collection for Bernie's Book Bank, Oct. 2022.
Ice Dreams Tour, Centennial Rink, Wilmette, June 5, 2022. SYS sang for Olympic Medalists and US National Champions in figure skating.
2021 Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Dec. 11, 2021. Ozinga Chapel, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, SYS sang for patrons before the concert and joined the orchestra on stage for caroling. Holiday Concert, Plainfield, Dec. 5, 2021
SYS AT THE LEGENDARY CARNEGIE HALL IN JUNE 2020. Canceled due to Pandemic.
2019 SYS at the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Dec 21, 2019. Spectrum Singers Holiday Concert, December Downtown Plainfield, Heart of Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, November Downtown Plainfield, Crèche Lighting, Plymouth Congregational Church, November National Children’s Honor Choir (American Choral Directors Association Conference), Kansas City, Missouri SingFest, A Community Celebration of Song, April, Elmhurst Spectrum Singers Spring Concert, May Plainfield, Plainfield Township Days, September
