The Children's Chorus of Collin County began in January, 2007, with a very special group of talented children who wanted to make a difference by contributing their music to the cities in which they lived. The Children's Chorus of Collin County is privileged to be situated in one of the fastest growing, ever-changing counties in North Texas. The Chorus, now in our 19th Season, is comprised of over 80 members and is growing stronger in number and reputation each day! The Chorus is an auditioned group of boys and girls who exhibit superior musical and vocal skills, enthusiasm for choral performance, and a strong desire to be a part of a growing group of talented youth.
- Prelude Chorus is for grades 3-5
- Concert Chorus is for grades 6-8
- Youth Chorus is for grades 9-12
The performers of the Children's Chorus of Collin County have showcased their versatility and musicianship in local, state and national venues such as:
- Plano - Concerts with Steinway Piano Artists, Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young, Park Cities Orchestra, and The Davidson Brothers
- McKinney - The Historic McKinney Performing Arts Center with International Celtic Violinist, Eileen Ivers Allen - Allen Public Library's Day of the Child Celebration
- Frisco - Holiday Concert with Frisco Chorale and a shared Concert with the Houston Boy Choir
- Farmersville - Lighting of the City Christmas Tree and Holiday Concert for Rotary Club
- McKinney - Broadway Show with the Scott Johnson Middle School Choir and the Vega Elementary All-Star Choir
- Wylie - Disney Dazzle Show with the Davis Intermediate School Choir
- Richardson - Eisemann Center - Nutcracker Ballet w/Plano Symphony Orchestra and Hathaway Ballet Company
- Dallas - Concert at the City Zoo
- Grand Prairie - Nokia Theater, with Grammy and Dove Award-winning Christian rock band, Casting Crowns Austin - Concert in State Capitol Rotunda San Antonio - Concert at El Mercado, Market Square
- New York City - Carnegie Hall, National Children's Choir Festival with Emily Ellsworth
- New Orleans - National Youth Choir Festival
- London, England and Canterbury Cathedral - International Children's Music Festival
"...when voices come together, the message can be strong..."
Within the group, there are budding songwriters, talented instrumentalists, actors who perform regularly in their community theaters and many talented soloists who perform individually in local and even national settings.
Artistic Director for The Children's Chorus of Collin County is Janie Oliver.
"... for when you hear a single voice, won't others sing along?"
