The Durham Children’s Choir was founded by Scott Hill in May, 2004, with assistance from the Durham Arts Council, Duke University Chapel Music and private contributions. The choir and its directors are committed to providing an environment where young singers can attain the highest level of excellence in public performances, while maintaining a membership that is open to children of all racial, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds in the Durham area.

The Durham Children’s Choir studies and performs a wide variety of choral music, including sacred and secular music, world music, gospel, Broadway, and American popular songs.

Music theory and appreciation are included in weekly rehearsals which run throughout the traditional school year.

Auditions for 2012-2013 Season

Auditions for the Durham Children's Choir and Cantare 2012-13 season will be held on the following days:

Tuesday, May 22 4:00-5:30 PM Durham Arts Council, IBM Rehearsal Room
Thursday, May 24 4:00-5:30 PM Hillandale Elementary School, Music Room
Tuesday, May 29 4:00-5:30 PM Durham Arts Council, IBM Rehearsal Room

or by appointment with the director.

Each audition lasts 15-20 minutes. Children will be taught a simple melody, along with vocal and rhythmic exercises, which they will sing in groups. The directors are looking for children who love to sing, have a pleasant vocal quality and can match pitch. It is not necessary to call for an appointment or to bring a prepared song. Parents, please remain in the audition room, as there will be several forms to complete. After auditions, the directors will place the singers in the appropriate choir.

Rehearsals for Cantare are held at the Arts Council on Mondays from 4:30-6 PM.
Rehearsals for the Durham Children's Choir are held on Tuesdays from 4:30-6 PM.

New Training Choir

New for the 2011-2012 season, the Durham Children's Cantare Choir is comprised of 3rd-6th graders and conducted by Ms. Dena Byers, the purpose of Cantare is to provide a training choir for younger singers in the community, and to prepare children for the Durham Children's Choir, which is open to 4th-9th graders. Both groups perform regularly.

Upcoming Performances

There are no events at this time

Supporters

The Durham Children's Choir is supported by generous grants from:

BIN Charitable Foundation

The Mario Family Foundation

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