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. 

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