DC's Premier Youth Chorus

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 – Children’s Chorus of Washington will host 200 elementary-aged public school students tomorrow in its role as co-producer of the DC Public Schools All City Chorus. The Chorus (formerly the DC Honors Chorus) is an elementary choir of unchanged voices. Teachers from every elementary school across the District are invited to nominate students with a love of singing to participate in this annual event. Teachers and students prepare at school, prior to coming together with other schools for a day of rehearsal, culminating in a live performance for parents and other community members. “DC Public Schools is grateful for the opportunity to continue working alongside the Children’s Chorus of Washington to nurture the musical abilities of our students,” said DCPS Chancellor, Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee. “This annual performance not only fosters a love for singing for our elementary-aged students, it gives them a sense of belonging in their school communities and among their friends.” Artistic Director of CCW, Margaret Nomura Clark said, “We are delighted to be co-producing the All City Chorus with our partners at DCPS Arts for the sixth consecutive year. Participating in the Chorus gives students the opportunity to build confidence singing and allows them to grow as artists. They also have a great time connecting with other students from across DC.” Maury Elementary School fifth grader, Malachi Hall, who participated last year, agrees. “Last year’s All City Chorus was a great experience because I made new friends at my school. The songs we sang made my heart skip a beat. The sound that was made when we all sang together was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.” About Children’s Chorus of Washington Children’s Chorus of Washington nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. For more than 28 years, we have offered K-12 students throughout the District of Columbia, adjacent Maryland counties and northern Virginia high quality musical education and performance opportunities, irrespective of socioeconomic background or prior experience. One of the country's leading youth choruses, we collaborate with professional ensembles including the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, INSERIES and The Thirteen, and partner with adult choruses including The Washington Chorus and Cathedral Choral Society. We serve over 240 students after school each week through our eight auditioned ensembles, and work with hundreds more elementary and middle school students annually as the longstanding co-producer of DC Public Schools' All City Chorus. ### Media contact: Catherine Whitby (202) 340 9400

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 – Children’s Chorus of Washington will perform with INSERIES opera in the final performances of Las Místicas de México this weekend. The critically acclaimed Místicas is an immersive performance incorporating the creative expression of over four centuries of Mexican female mystical artists. Poetry, music, and artworks, including those of Frida Kahlo, form the backdrop to a new English translation of the 11th century drama, the Slaughter of the Innocents . CCW’s high-school aged choristers play the titular innocents. Artistic Director of CCW, Margaret Nomura Clark, said, “Children's Chorus of Washington is proud to be in partnership with INSERIES to bring this unique, creative production to life. Performing in twelve shows during the month of March throughout DC and in Baltimore has enabled our choristers to adapt and fine tune their acting and singing skills. Our young singers have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to learn from the artistic direction of Timothy Nelson and Maribeth Diggle, and are inspired by INSERIES' immensely talented principal artists.” In order to ensure all choristers had the opportunity to perform, CCW’s artistic staff divided singers into three separate casts, with each cast performing four times. DC arts space Dupont Underground hosted the first two performances, with the third and fourth performances held at Columbia Heights’ Mexican Cultural Institute. This weekend’s performances will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in central Baltimore. CCW chorister and cast member Evelyn Goldin said of her experience: “It was challenging and out of our comfort zone, but we had a lot of fun and grew a lot as performers. It was incredible to see the show come together – a combination of visual art, instrumentalists, singers, and actors. I am so glad that CCW got to participate in this special project and help tell such a powerful story.” About Children’s Chorus of Washington Children’s Chorus of Washington nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice. For more than 28 years, we have offered K-12 students throughout the District of Columbia, adjacent Maryland counties and northern Virginia high quality musical education and performance opportunities, irrespective of socioeconomic background or prior experience. One of the country's leading youth choruses, we collaborate with professional ensembles including the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, INSERIES and The Thirteen, and partner with adult choruses including The Washington Chorus and Cathedral Choral Society. We serve over 240 students after school each week through our eight auditioned ensembles, and work with hundreds more elementary and middle school students annually as the longstanding co-producer of DC Public Schools' All City Chorus. ### Media contact: Catherine Whitby (202) 340 9400 media@childrenschorusdc.org