From the child's spirit, through the child's voice, to the heart of the listener.
Marin Children's Chorus (MCC) is the oldest children's chorus in Marin and is dedicated exclusively to children. Founded in 1988 by Martha Wall, MCC has grown into a dynamic group of boys and girls, ages 6-13, from all over Marin County.
MCC teaches the art of choral singing by freeing the child's natural voice and finding the clear tone within each singer. Children blossom at their own pace and discover their personal musical talents and tastes by learning songs from many sources.
Four levels of classes are offered to suit all ages and abilities. Music theory, note reading, voice training, and ear training are an integral part of the weekly classes. Choristers are also introduced to rhythm and percussion instruments as part of their music instruction.
Choristers acquire music skills in a joyful and energizing atmosphere. By allowing children to be themselves, dosing the rehearsal with emotional honesty and humor, and incorporating playfulness with games and dances, the director makes rehearsal so much fun that singers don't realize how much they are learning.
In order to engage the whole child within whole community, MCC performs throughout the school year at community events, retirement homes, holiday festivals, schools, and civic organizations. Some concerts are given jointly with other performers and San Francisco Bay Area children's choirs, such as Pacific Boychoir, and with children's choirs from around the world. Our concerts enliven and enrich both our singers and our community.
Singers gain confidence by performing in front of an audience, within the security of a large group. Our performances reflect not only solid musical skills, but also the choristers' sincere enjoyment of the music. The chorus engages the audience by imparting the freshness and vigor of the singers' own experience on stage. The result is beauty enhanced by depth of feeling.
Marin Children's Chorus imparts the true art of choral singing, which, once learned, brings a lifetime of enjoyment.
Our Mission
MCC believes that a child's voice is a precious instrument. The
chorus' goal is to train children to sing beautifully according
to the highest standards, to integrate musical literacy and
performance practice, and to return to the community the gift
of song through the well-trained voices of our county's youth.
- ages 6-13
- girls & boys
- secular & sacred music
An Invitation to Sing
Any child who wants to sing is eligible. The
chorus invites children from all parts of the community to sing
with us. Placement interviews are not required for children
in our Junior Chorus. Auditions for all other singers are required.
Marin Children's Chorus
(415) 456-2480
P.O. Box 905
Novato, California 94948
info@marinchorus.org
Marin Children's Chorus is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
