In 1956, the late Rev. Christopher Moore began to put a dream into motion: a dream that young people from diverse backgrounds could better understand each other, as well as learn about themselves, by learning to make beautiful music together. It worked. And it continues to work to this day. Now housed in Chicago's beaux-arts landmark Cultural Center, each year the Chicago Children's Choir brings together nearly 3,200 kids in the shared pursuit of musical excellence and personal growth. The CCC experience includes:
- Treble, men's, and full SATB ensembles for
ages 8 - 18
- A multicultural repertoire including the finest classical works, folk songs, jazz, gospel, and popular music from around the world
- Training in sight-singing and basic music
theory following a Kodaly-based curriculum
- Frequent performance opportunities
From a handful of kids in the First Unitarian Church of Chicago on the South Side of Chicago in 1956, the Choir's program has grown to encompass:
- 67 In-School choruses in 50 Chicago
elementary schools
- Six After-School Neighborhood Choirs
at sites throughout the city.
- The 100-voice Concert Choir, which includes a Treble and Chamber Ensembles, Men's Chorus, a Madrigals ensemble, and a Show Choir
Tours and extended residencies have included: U.S.: Midwest, South, Pacific Northwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions, including The White House; The United Kingdom; Japan; Russia; South Africa; The Ukraine; Italy; Mexico; Germany, Austria, Hungary, Canada, Puerto Rico and Prague.