by Amber Bouthot | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
The Preparatory Program is designed for younger students, 6-7 years old, with little to no choral experience. Directed by a master music educator, children learn the basics of being in a choir without the pressure of performance. Singers learn rehearsal etiquette and...
by Amber Bouthot | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) will host its annual Harvest Concert on Saturday, November 3 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay Street, Fort Wayne. This is the first formal concert of the 2018-19 season. The 2:30 PM performance will feature Apprentice Choir,...
by Amber Bouthot | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog
Each fall, we host the Music Educator’s Workshop for teachers from Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. This program brings dozens of educators together to learn a variety of music education methods from well-known clinicians. The workshop is held in the...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog
2018 marks our 45th season. This new logo is a nod to the past and our original logo, with a look to an exciting and vibrant future. Special thanks to American Advertising Federation Fort Wayne and the winning Pitch team who created this logo and all of our marketing...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog
First Steps in Music returns for some select dates in August and throughout the Fall. First Steps in for children 0-3 and will help them become tuneful, artful, and beatful. All “teaser” classes and fall classes are free and open to the public. Children...
by Amber Bouthot | May 14, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
Each year, it is bittersweet to see our seniors graduate. This year, we are saying good-bye to 13 singers, one of the largest senior classes we have had. These 13 singers represent 100 years of membership in the FWCC. We have watched many of them grow up in the choir,...
by Amber Bouthot | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
We invite youth in grades 3-12 to participate in our open auditions for the 2018-19 season. Auditions are free and open to any singer interested in pursuing their love for singing and passion for choral excellence. All ensembles of the FWCC sing at season concerts,...
by Amber Bouthot | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
What an unusual winter! Mother Nature couldn’t seem to make up her mind as we experienced both extreme cold and Spring-like temperatures, often within a two-week span. As we get closer to Spring, we hope you are thinking about your gardening projects–flower...
by Amber Bouthot | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
On March 2 and 3, our Treble Choir took a trip to Chicago via South Bend. 30 singers and 8 chaperones joined Mrs. Pierson, Mr. Busarow, and Mrs. Hartleroad for a jam-packed weekend that included a clinic with Notre Dame Children’s Choir Director, Dr. Mark Doerries, an...
by Amber Bouthot | Feb 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
We will host “Come Try Us,” an opportunity for interested singers to attend a rehearsal and see what FWCC is all about. Interested singers in the 3rd grade and above are invited to this free, no obligation opportunity. Children will experience a FWCC rehearsal, full...
