Colorado Children's Chorale

A nonprofit organization

$156,780 raised by 128 donors

Since 1974, the Colorado Children’s Chorale has brought its artistry and charm to audiences throughout the world. With a diverse repertoire ranging from fully-staged opera and musical theater to standard choral compositions in classical, folk, and popular traditions, the Chorale performs with an innovative stage presentation and a unique theatrical spirit. In recognition of its artistic quality, the Chorale has received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, and the prestigious El Pomar Award for Excellence in Arts and Humanities.

Led by Artistic Director Emily Crile and Executive Director Meg Steitz, the Chorale annually trains 400 members between the ages of 7 and 14 from all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds, representing more than 170 schools in the Denver metro area and beyond. Since its founding, the Chorale has sung countless performances with some of the world’s finest performing arts organizations, appeared with world-renowned artists, performed for numerous dignitaries, and appeared in television and radio broadcasts.

 Join us as we enrich the lives of children, families, and communities - locally, nationally and worldwide.

Testimonials

WHEN I SING . . . .
I feel like I'm by a volcano, right next to exploding happiness. - Riley, grade 2
I am on top of the world. - Sam, grade 7
I feel like I can do anything and no one can stop me. - Valeria, grade 8
I feel like a river, flowing fast and free. - Marina, grade 6
I feel like the weight of bullies, problems, and obstacles are lifted off my shoulders and I'm free to be me!! - Joey, grade 8
I feel like I'm flying. - Molly, grade 4
I feel like I can stop being shy and just be me. - Kylie, grade 5
I feel I can accomplish anything - Brett, grade 5

"The high expectations for all performers, structure, and discipline have provided for a great learning environment." - Chorale Parent

"The Chorale had a huge impact on my life. It taught me so much about music and performance but so much more about life. It contributed to my self-esteem, how to relate and impact people, responsibility, leadership, passion and hard work, and most of all, empowering me to know I could do anything if I worked hard and believed." - Adult Alumnus

"I see kids' self-esteem change dramatically. They become more open and confident." - Community Choir Director

"The Chorale teaches kids so much about how to act in the world. It teaches them structure, routine, manners and how to act in front of people." - School Partnership Teacher

Mission

The mission of the Colorado Children's Chorale is to share professional choral music with the global community by training excellent young performers.

Background Statement

The Colorado Children's Chorale is a performing arts organization dedicated to excellence in choral singing and performance skills. The organization was established in 1974 when founder Duain Wolfe was asked to assemble a youth chorus to perform in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with Central City Opera. Through that experience, Mr. Wolfe recognized an ongoing need in the arts community for a professionally-trained children's choir. Since then, the Chorale has regularly collaborated with local arts organizations.

The Chorale expanded its mission in 1994 when former Artistic Director Deborah DeSantis established its Education Program. The Program has guided teachers and provided music and performance training for their students, free of charge, for more than 20 years.

Since its founding, the Chorale has extended its reach as a major performing arts institution and cultural resource beyond Denver and the Colorado Front Range. We regularly serve communities regionally, nationally, and internationally. When another performing arts organization requires children's voices and performers, the Chorale is called upon. As a result, its young members regularly perform alongside professionally-trained musicians more than twice their age and have shared the stage with some of the world's finest performing arts organizations and renowned artists. The Chorale is invited and engaged to perform for inaugurations, community celebrations, public concerts, private occasions, and high-profile events throughout the state and beyond.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Colorado Children's Chorale

other names

CCC

Year Established

1974

Tax id (EIN)

84-0682417

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

3801 E Florida Ave Ste 400
Denver, CO 80210

Other

Lakewood United Methodist Church 1390 Brentwood St
Lakewood, CO 80214

Other

Calvary Baptist Church 6500 E Girard Ave
Denver, CO 80224

Mailing

3801 E Florida Ave Ste 400
Denver, CO 80210

Other

Broomfield United Methodist Church 545 W 10th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Jefferson County, CO, US

Broomfield, CO, US

Phone

303-892-5600

Fax

303-892-0828

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