ABOUT THE CHORUS AND CHOIR LEVELS

The Rhode Island Children’s Chorus (RICC) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2003 by Christine Noel, its Artistic Director and Joyce Wolfe, Executive Director.  Based in Rhode Island, choral members include children from over 30 cities and towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  The Chorus appeared in the film Moonrise Kingdom (2012) and on Bill Harley's album "I Wanna Play," nominated for a 2007 Grammy Award. The Chorus has collaborated with the RI Philharmonic and other professional ensembles. RICC performed at the 2009 convention of the National Association for Music Education, at three conventions of the American Choral Directors' Association (ACDA), and at Carnegie Hall in April 2019. The Chorus has enjoyed performances at the RI Convention Center, Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, Marble House in Newport, Sakonnet Vineyard, the RISD Museum, and Linden Place in Bristol. The Chorus performs for local events, including Waterfire, the March of Dimes, the Izzy Foundation, the RI Foundation and the annual ball for Hasbro Children's Hospital. RICC opened for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes and has performed the National Anthem for the Harlem Globetrotters and the Providence Bruins. The RICC Training, Lyric, and Chamber Choruses also filmed three commercial spots for Benny's.

The mission of the chorus is to provide children with musical instruction, vocal training, and performance opportunities while cultivating leadership skills and the development of self-esteem in our students.  Through the RI Children's Chorus, singers develop musical ability, vocal skills and performance readiness in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere.  Natural talent emerges and confidence grows as the singer masters a repertoire that includes classical, contemporary, multicultural, and patriotic choral music.  Strong bonds of friendship become a part of the choral experience as they participate in this rewarding artistic activity.  
 

About The Choirs

The Rhode Island Children’s Chorus is comprised of seven choirs in three levels.  Singers are placed in the appropriate ensemble at the discretion of the Artistic Director, based on age, musical development, and maturity.

TRAINING CHORUS (grades 2-4; Offered in Lincoln, East Providence, and East Greenwich)
Members of the Training Chorus learn basic music and vocal skills. Healthy vocal production, tone quality, ensemble singing skills and performance etiquette are developed in an encouraging atmosphere with age-appropriate music.  The Training Choir performs a minimum of two concerts per year.