The Detroit Children’s Choir
Coleman A. Young students Kennedy and Doria sing acapella in the school's gym after choir practice.
Beginning just a few years ago in the mid-2000s, the Detroit Children's Choir is already filling a huge void in arts education within the Detroit Public Schools. Founder and Director Carol Schoch is still involved in the hands-on choral training of the kids. We went to visit a choir practice at the Coleman A. Young Elementary School on the city's westside and got a chance to talk with 2 young choral members, Kennedy and Doria. Hear their impromptu min-performance through the link above.
The Choir extends their reach into the community with neighborhood choirs, which any 8-14 year old can join. Schoch says there's also a touring choir who performs at events throughout the region. The Choir is also looking for volunteers to help with day-to-day operations, schools who are interested in starting a choir program, and sponsors who will 'adopt-a-school' and help the bring the program to schools that can not afford it. Qualified Choral instructors are also encouraged to join and carry out the Choir's mission. More information can be found here.
Det. Children's Choir
Next month, on Saturday April 24th, the Choir presents a collaboration with the renowned Mosaic Youth Theatre for thier 4th Annual Spring Concert.
April 7th, 2010 - 16:42
Thank you, Amanda and WDET for your generous STAR-studded attention!
And EVERYBODY get your 8 – 14 year olds enrolled in one of our neighborhood choirs if you are not lucky enough to have a DCC choir programs in your child’s school!
May 18th, 2010 - 08:41
Thank you, Amanda and WDET for your generous STAR-studded attention!And EVERYBODY get your 8 – 14 year olds enrolled in one of our neighborhood choirs if you are not lucky enough to have a DCC choir programs in your child’s school!
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May 19th, 2010 - 21:57
Thank you, Amanda and WDET for your generous STAR-studded attention!And EVERYBODY get your 8 – 14 year olds enrolled in one of our neighborhood choirs if you are not lucky enough to have a DCC choir programs in your child’s school!
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