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Jacksonville Children's Chorus
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus is a not-for-profit community resource focusing on music education, appreciation, and performance opportunities for children living in and around the Northeast Florida Region. Through seven different choirs, The Chorus successfully changes the lives of children through the study and performance of music. In addition, singers develop strong bonds and mutual respect as well as friendships and understanding through the singers’ common love of music.
In an effort to make participation in The Chorus available to all, The Chorus offers a variety of rehearsal locations throughout the metropolitan area, designed to facilitate participation by underserved populations. Subsequently, the face of The Chorus reflects the city’s diverse citizenship. However, it remains a strong priority to recruit talented singers from minority backgrounds in order to serve our entire community.
Vocal Exploration
The Vocal Exploration Program is a music class for first through fourth grade students. This ten-week class meets once a week. Each lesson combines learning musical skills, group singing, and play-like activities/games that bring together learning experiences and fun in meaningful ways.
The program is a great way for youngsters to explore their interest in music and singing—potentially preparing them for participation in the Jacksonville Children's Chorus performing choirs. Our hope is that they will bring their developing voices and experience to other learning and group activities in school and beyond. The Vocal Exploration class is focused on learning and vocal development and there will be an opportunity for parents to observe the final class.
First Coast Honors Choir Festival
Each year, The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus sponsors a day-long program to honor 150 local fourth, fifth, and sixth grade children who have been recognized by their music educators for their singing ability, musical aptitude, and strong work ethic. The children spend the day rehearsing with a nationally recognized clinician and conductor, and the event culminates in a performance of the newly-formed Honors Choir.
River City Choral Music Festival and Day Camp
The River City Choral Festival and Day Camp is a fun-filled week of music, choral singing, choreography/dance, games, swimming, field trips, and performances – and lots of fun times and new friends!
Designed for rising sixth to twelfth grade singers
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Held on the beautiful Jacksonville University campus
Community performance (more info to come)
Lunch and snacks are included
Field trips
Swimming at JU Pool
Breakout sessions (Sight-reading/Music Theory, Choral Rehearsals, Choreography)
Games and more
Supervision by JCC Staff
Camp T-Shirt provided
Preschool Music Classes
Experience singing, creative movement, simple instruments, and fingerplays through traditional songs and rhymes at our Preschool Music Classes.
Classes are split into two sections for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and 3 to 5 years. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids who love to sing begin with our early childhood (Pre-K) music discovery and vocal exploration classes then advance through tiered levels of instruction through age 18.
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Jacksonville Children's Chorus
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Ms. Kimberly Rowland
First Coast News
Term: 2020 - 2022
David DeCamp
Crowley Maritime Corporation
Amanda Hegeman
Florida Blue
Yvonne McClain
CMTS, LLC
Beth Shelly
T. Rowe Price
John Harman
AON
Kimberly Rowland
First Coast News
Heather Solanka
Camerlengo & Anderson PL
Pamela Smith
PF Smith Consulting LCC
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
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