The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus spring concert, “Spring Awakenings,” is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, at Avix Art, 4311 Sara Road.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Featuring music inspired by love and the hope of spring, it includes songs from classic poetry, the Beatles, Spring Awakening, The Wiz, American Authors and the play “Wicked.”

Tickets can be purchased at rr-yc.org or at the door for $15 for general admission, or $10 for military members, seniors age 65 and up, and children under 13.

St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho is the non-profit community partner for this concert. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the pantry at both concerts.

Rio Rancho Youth Chorus is a program of Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing fine and cultural art to Rio Rancho.

The chorus is open to middle and high school-age singers of all skill levels, backgrounds, styles, cultures, orientations, abilities or identities. No experience is required.

For more experienced/advanced singers, there’s an advanced chorus called Encore.