User:Savannahchildrenschoir/sandbox

Mission
Uniting Savannah's children through the power of song

About the Choir
The Savannah Children's Choir is an auditioned community choir for children in 2nd to 8th grade. The choir welcomes students from all areas of Savannah, allowing them to meet other children from the community and positively interact and develop new understanding and friendships. Throughout the Fall-Spring Rehearsal and Performance season, the children have opportunities to perform in Savannah, and nationally and internationally.

Children audition for the choir during the annual 2 week summer camp, and are invited to one of three choirs: the Primary Choir, the Preparatory Choir, or the Premier Choir, in which they participate for the whole season.
 * The Primary Choir is for the newest singers, where they learn the skills to become independent musicians. They also have the opportunity to perform in the Holiday and Spring Concerts, and they typically have a special concert of their own.
 * The Preparatory Choir is a group for children who are building their music reading skills, and who are continuing their education towards being independent musicians. This group tours regionally and participates in the Holiday and Spring concerts.
 * The Premier Choir is a group of independent musicians who are challenged with more difficult music. This group sings in the Holiday and Spring concerts, and tours nationally and internationally. These students dedicate a great amount of time to the Choir.

Savannah Children's Choir also has an annual Artist-in-Residence program, which brings musicians to work with the Choir and inspires the children to pursue their love of music.

The Choir provides annual travel opportunities, which give students a chance to learn about and understand music from all parts of the country and the world! Music is a universal language, and travel allows for the music the children create to be shared with people from all different cultures.

History
The Savannah Children's Choir was founded in 2006 by Executive Director Cuffy Sullivan and Artistic Director Roger Moss. Due to a lack of opportunities for participation in music for Savannah's children, they decided to create their own program. Although the program started with only 53 students at the Summer Camp, the choir has grown considerably since its creation. The SCC is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with a volunteer Board of Trustees.

Directors
Roger Moss Artistic Director and Co-Founder

Board of Trustees

 * Jamey Espina, President
 * Jason Gallegos, Treasurer
 * Beth Robinson, Secretary
 * Spencer Burch
 * Lukejohn Dickson
 * Ann Fries
 * Tommy Gennuso
 * Adam Kirk
 * Mary Morrison
 * Sue Reilly
 * Eric Sharpe