OUR MISSION

Mission Statement

To provide each child with an opportunity to grow musically, artistically, and personally;

To foster a sense of wonder and pride through the joy of singing beautifully and with excellence;

To educate through the study and performance of quality and diverse choral literature; and

To reflect the cultural and social diversity of our county.

HISTORY OF THE CHORUS

“It starts with just a single voice…”

The Children’s Chorus of Collin County began in January, 2007, with a very special group of talented children who wanted to make a difference by contributing their music to the cities in which they lived. The Children’s Chorus of Collin County is privileged to be situated in one of the fastest growing, ever-changing counties in North Texas.  The Chorus is now comprised of eighty members and growing stronger in number and reputation each day!  The Chorus is an auditioned group of boys and girls, who exhibit superior musical and vocal skills, enthusiasm for choral performance, and a strong desire to be a part of a growing group of talented youth.  The Children's Chorus is for grades 4-6 and the Youth Chorus is for grades 7-12.

“…it reaches out to touch your heart…the sound is growing near…”

The performances of the Children’s Chorus of Collin County have showcased their versatility and musicianship in local, state and national venues such as:

Plano - Concerts with Steinway Piano Artists, Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young, Park Cities Orchestra, and The Davidson Brothers

McKinney - The Historic McKinney Performing Arts Center with International Celtic Violinist, Eileen Ivers

Allen - Allen Public Library's Day of the Child Celebration

Frisco - Holiday Concert with Frisco Chorale and a shared Concert with the Houston Boy Choir

Farmersville - Lighting of the City Christmas Tree and Holiday Concert for Rotary Club

McKinney - Broadway Show with the Scott Johnson Middle School Choir and the Vega Elementary All-Star Choir

Wylie - Disney Dazzle Show with the Davis Intermediate School Choir

Richardson - Eisemann Center - Nutcracker Ballet with the Plano Symphony Orchestra and Hathaway Ballet Company

Dallas - Concert at the City Zoo

Grand Prairie - Nokia Theater, with Grammy and Dove Award winning Christian rock band, Casting Crowns

Austin - Concert in State Capitol Rotunda

San Antonio - Concert at El Mercado, Market Square

New York City - Carnegie Hall, National Children’s Choir Festival with Emily Ellsworth

“…when voices come together, the message can be strong…”

This group of multi-talented children and youth amazes and astounds audiences with their special talents.  Within the group, there are budding songwriters, talented instrumentalists, actors who perform regularly in their community theaters and many talented soloists who perform individually in local and even national settings. The Children’s Chorus of Collin County is led by Artistic Director, Janie Oliver.  Executive Director is Russ Porter.

“… for when you hear a single voice, won’t others join along?”

2011-2012 CHORUS MEMBERS COME FROM THE FOLLOWING CITIES: