by Amber Bouthot | Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Just like all non-profits, we have a board of directors who lead us in developing vision and ensuring we have the finances in place to continue offering valuable programs. We could not do what we do without their guidance and dedication. Meet Kathryn Lemish, Vice...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Meet Phyllis, FWCC’s Lyric Choir Director. Phyllis grew up in Fort Wayne and attended North Side High School where she majored in music with a theater minor. She attended Ball State for a year to major in Music Education, but due to a family illness, she...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each fall, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir hosts the Choral 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...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
This week’s alumni update comes from Hope Swanson Smith. Hope was a member of FWCC from 2002 to 2009. Her mom is our Administrative Assistant and Financial Manager, so she spends a lot of time at big FWCC events as a volunteer. She loves that she still gets to...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Welcome to our newest feature, Meet the Board. We have been highlighting staff members and alumni, and now it’s time to introduce you to some of our behind-the-scenes volunteers who make it all happen. Just like all non-profits, we have a board of directors who...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each summer, members of our older ensembles go on tour– every few years abroad, while remaining stateside in the years between. This summer, our Concert Choir attended NCSICA in North Carolina, and our Youth Chorale went to NYC. Both groups met in Washington,...
by Amber Bouthot | Aug 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Meet Pam Pierson, Associate Artistic Director. Pam has been working on and off with FWCC since the mid-nineties conducting various choirs. Over the years, she has conducted the Lyric Choir, Treble Choir, Chorister Choir and the DeKalb County Community Choir. She...
by Amber Bouthot | Jul 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Whew! What a week! Over 250 singers enjoyed meeting their directors and new friends (or reconnecting for some of our returning singers), and a week full of singing, dancing, drama, and more at Choralfest 2017. Choralfest is our annual summer camp that kicks off our...
by Amber Bouthot | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Meet Mitch Rorick, our Boychoir Director. Mitch is starting his 3rd year with FWCC. He earned degrees from Wheaton College, Indiana University, and Florida State University. In addition to directing with FWCC, he is the Associated Director of Music at Trinity English...
by Amber Bouthot | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
We had a great group of seniors this year and we will miss them all. Here’s a brief summary of their plans for the fall. Jacob Bryant—Following graduation from Concordia Lutheran High School, Jacob plans to attend Huntington University in the fall. He plans...
