Troy Children's Choruses are open to all children in New York's capital region who love to sing.
Summer Camp
Registration open!
August 5 - 9, 2024
For children entering grades 2-6
Registration opens soon!
TCC In the News
Check out this wonderful article from the Community News.
And this story on News Channel 10
https://www.news10.com/video/troy-childrens-chorus-perform-special-mlk-day-arrangement/4259880/
Troy Children's Choruses
• Rehearse and perform in and around the Troy, NY area. Offering three exciting, inspiring ensembles:
Primary Chorus for children in prekindergarten through first grade.
Junior Chorus for children in grades 2 to 4
Senior Chorus for children in grades 5-12
• Open to all children who love to sing; *NO AUDITION*. Previous singing experience is not necessary; non-sectarian
• Emphasis is placed on the enjoyment of music, proper singing technique, and the development of music reading skills.
•Senior Chorus rehearses Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. and holds one extended rehearsal each semester on a Saturday from 9:00-1:00.
• Junior Chorus meets Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:20
Primary Chorus meets Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00
• Sing for Civic/Community events in the area (Victorian Stroll, Troy Night Out, etc.), as well as for libraries, nursing homes, etc.
• Sings a variety of music, including classical, folk, Broadway, and world music
• Sing in a variety of languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Latin, and Hawaiian
• Sing twice annually for First United Presbyterian Church as compensation for use of facilities, personnel, etc.
TCC Mission
The mission of the Troy Children's Chorus is to engage each chorister in high-quality music education with the aim of producing the finest choral experience in the spirit of non-violence, respect, diversity and peace.
The 2023-2024 Spring Semester runs from January 9 through May 18, 2024
Rehearsals take place at:
First United Presbyterian Church
1917 Fifth Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
2023-2024 Tuition - SpringSemester
Primary Chorus: $95, $50 for siblings
Junior Chorus: $125, $65 for siblings
Senior Chorus: $150, $75 for siblings
Fall: $20 one-time dress uniform fee.
Spring: $20 casual uniform fee.
**Need-based scholarships and payment plans available upon request**
TCC Vision
Our vision is to offer the inclusive and accessible art form of choral singing to any child, in grades prek-12, who is open to learning, working together and being a part of a diverse group of children. The TCC also aspires to engage all members of the community in the joy-filled, hopeful spirit of our children's free choral performances.
Upcoming Performances
About Us
Director - Kristen Witham
Kristen Witham is a native of Guilderland, NY. She is a 1994 graduate of the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY earning her Bachelor of Music...
Board of Directors
President
Rachel Riemann Akera
rriemann2@icloud.com
Vice President
(open)
Treasurer
Donald Drew
drewd3@rpi.edu
Secretary
(open)
Members-at-large
Director of Grant Development and Fundraising
(open)
Peggy Drew
margaret.m.drew@gmail.com
Mary Ellen Clerkin
Accompanist - Albert Yasus
What parent's are saying about Troy Children's Chorus:
"We appreciated the balance of learning music, having fun, and learning to work as a member of a greater whole. We appreciated the emphasis on discipline and respect within the program."
"The chorus is educational and fun. The staff interacted in a professional manner with choristers and parents. My daughter loved going each week."
"There is a really nice variety of songs selected. There is a nice balance of discipline and rigor with a fun social aspect."
Registration
Chorus Registration
All young people in prekindergarten through 12th grade, are welcome in our community children's choruses. No singer will be turned away because of financial hardship. We are a unique organization, equally dedicated to creating beautiful music as we are to making the world a better place. Few things are more beautiful than children's voices lifted in harmony. We hope you will join us and help us spread the joy that music brings!
Rehearsals for the 2023-2024 fall semester are:
TCC Primary Chorus -Wednesdays, 4:30-5:00, January 10- May 18
TCC Junior Chorus - Tuesdays, 4:30-5:20 January 9 - May 18
TCC Senior Chorus - Tuesdays, 5:45 - 7:00 January 9 - May 18
Come check out a rehearsal to see if it's for you. No audition necessary to join!
Click HERE to register
Donate
Since its inception in 2010, Troy Children’s Chorus has been a purely positive piece of our community. We believe Troy Children’s Chorus helps to make our city stand apart! As supporters of Troy’s diverse community, we invite you to share in the patronage of Troy Children’s Chorus.
Troy Children’s Chorus is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, choral group for children in grades 2-9. We receive partial support from grants like the Community Arts Grant through the Art Center of the Capital Region, individual donations, and minimal tuition fees. We also have the support of the First United Presbyterian Church through their generous donation of rehearsal and performance space and the countless volunteer hours of the parents during each season.
Thank you in advance for your generous support! Tax deductible donations can be made to Troy Children’s Chorus and mailed to: TCC in residence at First United Presbyterian Church, 1917 5th Ave, Troy NY 12180 or to our PayPal account below.
Our Sponsors
