About the Chorus and Choir LevelsThe Rhode Island Children’s Chorus is an incorporated, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which was founded in 2003 by Christine Noel, its Artistic Director. Based in Rhode Island, choral members include children from over 25 cities and towns in Rhode Island and neighboring Massachusetts. From its beginnings with 14 singers, the chorus has grown to over 100 current members and is composed of four choirs. The Children’s Chorus hosts two major concerts a year, where all groups perform both separately and jointly. In addition the combined group appears at many local and regional invitational events. The RI Children’s Chorus has sung with the RI Philharmonic Orchestra in Carmina Burana, with the prestigious Providence Singers for a newly-commissioned piece by Julian Wachner of Montreal, and with the choruses of Boston University and Rhode Island College. The Chorus is featured on Bill Harley's Children's Album, "I Wanna Play," nominated for a 2007 Grammy Award. The RICC Chamber Chorus recently performed John Adams' "On the Transmigration of Souls" with the RI College Orchestra and Chorus. The Chamber Chorus also performed by invitation at the 2009 Music Educators' National Conference (MENC) Convention in Providence and will represent their state at the American Choral Directors' Association (ACDA) Eastern Division Convention in February, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA. The RICC Principal Chorus recently performed for the March of Dimes at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol and at Marble House in Newport, RI. The mission of the chorus is to provide children with musical instruction and performance opportunities at the highest possible level. At RICC, children develop musical ability, vocal skills and performance readiness in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. Natural talent emerges and confidence grows as the child masters a repertoire that includes classical, contemporary, international, and patriotic choral music. Strong bonds of friendship become a part of the child’s choral experience when they participate in this rewarding artistic activity. About the Choirs Training Choir (grades 2-4; Metro/East Bay location only) Principal Chorus (grades 5-9; Harrisville and Metro/East Bay locations) Chamber Chorus (grades 9-12; Harrisville location only)
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