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Southwest Children's Chorus
The SOUTHWEST CHILDREN’S CHORUS is an internationally-traveled 501c3 non-profit organization based in DeSoto, Texas that has developed itself into one of the finest children’s chorus programs of its kind. The children in the organization represent every city in Southwest Dallas and Ellis County and are ages 8 to 14. Through its affiliation with Chorus America and the International Federation of Choral Music, the Chorus has earned its place among an international coalition of children’s choirs. Through its music activities, the non-profit organization helps to foster the personal and social growth of its members and promotes their sense of self-esteem, accomplishment and pride.
About
The auditioned group consists of three separate choirs: the Preparatory Choir, the Concert Choir and the Tour Choir. The Tour Choir has performed across the world in 27 states in addition to Austria, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland. In 2006, the Choir presented a special concert tour throughout Central Europe in celebration of the 250th birthday of Mozart. The Chorus receives regular invitations to perform in Carnegie Hall and has performed in every major venue in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and across the state of Texas.
Here at home, the choir has performed for Bethlehem Revisited in Waxahachie, “Candlelight” at Dallas Heritage Village, “Holiday in the Park” at Six Flags over Texas, NorthPark Center, the Majestic Theatre, Bass Hall and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The Chorus recently performed for a benefit gala for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) at the Hilton Anatole in addition to Children’s Medical Center’s “Distinguished Service to Children Award Gala” at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. National anthems have been performed by the group for games of the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars and the Texas Rangers. As a guest of the Moscow Ballet, the choir has performed for the group’s production of the Nutcracker and on Christmas Eve 2007, the choir was invited to perform their holiday repertoire live on KDFW Fox 4’s “Good Day Dallas”.
The Chorus is led by Michael King, Artistic Director and Founder, along with Assistant Director Kristi Hassell and Staff Accompanist Sheree Bayless
Our Goals
The goal of the Southwest Children's Chorus is to provide any child, regardless of previous musical experience, with an outstanding performance-based music education program offered in a positive and nurturing environment. The Choir endeavors to foster the personal and social growth of its members and to promote their sense of self-esteem, accomplishment, and pride. Furthermore, we strive to contribute to the cultural life of this area, the state of Texas, the nation, and the world. The SWCC also hopes to increase the quality of singing in area schools and churches by providing an organization which can excel beyond the experience in average school or church choirs. Membership is open to children of ALL racial, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds, based on an audition with the Music Director.
Fundraising
Would you like to donated to the choir? Please click the link below. It will take you to a secure site where you may donate to the choir.
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