Colorado Children's Chorale
The Colorado Children's Chorale is a singing group in Colorado established in 1974, a result of the assembly by founder Duain Wolfe of a youth ensemble to perform in Central City Opera's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Mr. Wolfe recognized the opportunity to fulfill an ongoing need for a professionally trained children's choral resource and as such, the primary mission of the Chorale as a performing ensemble remains to this day.[citation needed]
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Emily Crile and Executive Director Meg Steitz, the Colorado Children's Chorale annually trains more than 400 members between the ages of 7 and 14 from all
Since its founding in 1974, the Chorale has sung performances with performing arts organizations including The Colorado Symphony, Central City Opera, Opera Colorado, Colorado Ballet, Opera Omaha, Toledo Opera, the Aspen Music Festival, the Grand Teton Music Festival, and the BBC Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. The Chorale has appeared with world-renowned artists Plácido Domingo, Zubin Mehta, James Levine and Richard Hickox. It also has performed for numerous dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama, as well as presidents, emperors and first ladies of the world. Broadcast appearances include NBC's Today Show; CBS’ Christmas special, the Spirit of the Season, broadcast on CBS 4 Denver; and BBC broadcasts of the Chorale's Promenade Music Festival performance at Royal Albert Hall. Over the years, the Chorale has commissioned and premiered major works by such composers as Gary Fry, John Kuzma, Samuel Lancaster, Normand Lockwood and Stephen Paulus. In 2008, the Chorale commissioned and presented A Stream of Voices by Gene Scheer and David Shire, a musical written for and performed by children.
The Chorale performs by invitation across Colorado, nationally and internationally. Concert tours have taken the Chorale across the U.S. from small rural towns to large cities and have included performances at the White House and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Internationally, the Chorale has performed in Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan.[citation needed]
The Colorado Children's Chorale is a 501(c)3
Performances
Over the years, the Chorale has visited many places in Colorado and across the US, as well as countries such as China, Spain, France, Great Britain, Brazil, and South Korea. Founded by American choral director,
Vail Residency
Each year, Tour Choir attends a performance residency in Vail, Colorado to learn and prepare repertoire for the upcoming season. With support from the local community, while in residency, the Chorale provides a 3-day performance workshop at no charge for children ages 7–11 from the Eagle and Summit County areas. The residency culminates in a free public performance held at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre.
References
- ^ "Meet the Performers". Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ "Colorado Children's Chorale". Aspen Music Festival. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
- ^ "Chorale Connection". Colorado Children's Chorale. 25 June 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2012.