Our fantastic choirs!
Dawn Singers: Starting in Grade 1, this lively group steals the show every time they take the stage! They are a great example of what a dedicated group of young singers can accomplish regardless of their young ages. The Dawn Singers start each semester with a daycamp where they jump right into the music, choreography, music theory training and team-building fun. They perform two Applause concerts each year for friends and family (fall and spring) and participate in our two big productions at the Pikes Peak Center in December and late spring (May or June). Dawn Singers are evaluated at the end of each semester, and children who are in 3rd grade or above may be considered for promotion to the Springs Singers.
Springs Singers (formerlly the Sunrise Singers): Our apprentice choir (Grade 3 and up) is made up of an amazing group of young performers who are ready to go the next mile in the musical journey here at the Children’s Chorale. This group will learn to sing multi-part music, learn to sight sing, and understand basic music theory. They will perform several times each semester, including the two big productions in December and late spring. Springs Singers are evaluated each semester, and may be considered for promotion to Pikes Peak Singers.
Pikes Peak Singers: Our premier treble choir continues to deliver amazing concerts close to home and around the world! This group is challenged at every rehearsal to continually progress vocally as an ensemble and as individual singers, and in their overall foundation of musical knowledge. The Pikes Peak Singers have brought home a variety of awards, including two first-place medals from competiions including great children’s choruses from around the world. The Pikes Peak Singers stay very busy with concerts througout the year, including regional tours, and national/international summer tour opportunities.
Summit Ensemble: When ready to enter the 9th grade, young singers may audition for this internationally recognized mixed voice ensemble. Performing some of the most challenging repertoir available, this group recently performed as part of the world premier of Eric Whitacre’s opera, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings at Carnegie Hall, as well as the critically acclaimed collaboration with Colorado College to present the regional premier of Lori Laitman’s Holocaust oratorio Vedem. This group is the crème de la crème and their performances reflect the high standards that are required as a part of this ensemble. Many of the Summit Ensemble’s alumni have been accepted to music programs at schools incuduing Northwestern, St. Olaf, …..
The Bottom Line: This new group men’s group will be enjoying their second season this year! Comprised of young men from throughout the Pikes Peak Region, The Bottom Line gives highschool aged guys the opportunity to sing in a men’s choir and experience the fun, power and yes, beauty of music made with only men’s voices, with a short commitment time (about 6 weeks each semester). Auditions for this group are not required, but teacher recommendtions are requested. This group will perform at the annual Raise the Roof Boychoir Festival concert, as well as other venues in the Colorado Springs area.
High Altitude Youth Choir: The newest ensemble of the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale serving the youth in Woodland Park, had a tremendously successful inaugural semester last fall, and they are excited to get going for their second semester. Less than three months old, this group has already performed in their local community and with their older “sibling” (Pikes Peak Singers) in a well-received holiday concert in Woodland Park. Young singers in grades 1-5 in the Woodland Park area are welcome to sign-up for this great new ensemble and be a part of the fun! Call (719) 633-3562 for more information. Registration forms are also available through all Woodland Park schools, at the Dinosaur Resource Center and at the Seven Arrows Art Gallery. Downlaod a registration form
“The High Altitude Youth Chorus was so well received last fall, by both the young singers who joined us for a great semester, and by the community” states Children’s Chorale Executive Director, Marcia Hendricks. “This choir marks the realization of a dream that has been years in the making. Along-side many local residents, we have worked with dedication and passion to bring the young people of Woodland Park the opportunity to be a part of a community children’s choir. We are all excited to see that work come to fruition, and we look forward to being a part of this great community for many years to come!”
We invite any Woodland Park area youth who love to sing to come join us in giving voice to their dreams!