Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas

Press and Accolades

Press Release September 7, 2012: Executive Director Leaving at Year End

Media Alert: Concert April 15, 2012: Friends in Song at the Meyerson

Theater Jones March 30, 2012: DSO St. Matthew Passion Review with CCGD

Media Alert: February 26, 2012 Gala and Concert: Cause for Song at the Meyerson to benefit CCGD

A + C Magazine 2011: United In Song by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs

Press Release November 11, 2011: Holiday Concert Nov. 27th
Children and teens kick-off the holiday season at the Meyerson

Press Release September 20, 2011: October 9, 2011 Concert
Women's Youth Chorus, Youth Chorus and Concert I sing local composer Dede Duson's songs of wonder and awe.

Press Release January 25, 2011: February 27, 2011 Gala & Concert
The Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas(CCGD) is hosting its 5th annual gala. Celebrity emcee Rob McCollum, host of Good Morning Texas will preside over the festivities. The concert titled Song of the Americas will feature all six downtown choruses and CCGD's Neighborhood Choruses. The children's ensemble and junior company of the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folkorico will perform during song interludes.

Press Release November 2, 2010: November 28, 2010 Concert
The Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas(CCGD) is set to kick off the holiday season with its annual "Fall into Winter" concert. This year, the Chorus welcomes harpist Naoko Stromberg.

Press Release April 13, 2010: May 9, 2010 Concert
CCGD celebrates life and love on Mother’s Day. Six youth choirs will perform with a woodwind ensemble of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Morton H.Meyerson Symphony Center on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm.

Press Release January 11, 2010: 4th Annual Benefit Gala

NeighborsGo: DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR FINDS HER WAY THROUGH LIFE WITH MUSIC
Featuring YCGD member, Julia Hosch

Press Release November 3, 2009: November 29, 2009 Concert
CCGD sings into the holiday season accompanied by nationally acclaimed Imperial Brass

Press Release October 10, 2009: October 25, 2009 Concert
Women's Youth Chorus debuts at October 25th Concert

Press Release March 30, 2009: April 26, 2009 Concert
Talented young singers perform works of the masters

Press Release March 30, 2009: 2009-2010 Season Auditions
Annual auditions begin May 2nd for prestigious Children’s Chorus and Youth Chorus of Greater Dallas

Press Release March 30, 2009: Summer Singing Camp 2009 
Singers Wanted: The renowned Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas invites 4^th-8^th grade students to its annual Summer Singing Camp — DISD students attend free

Listing - Dallas Morning News' Parent's Guide to Summer

Press Release: Stanford Financial Excellence in the Arts Award
Mid-Size Budget Organization: Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas received a $15,000 unrestricted grant from Stanford Financial. The other finalist in this category was Junior Players.

 
They're Singing Our Praises

I have listened to and worked with children’s choruses around the world and this chorus is one of the best that I’ve ever heard.

-Jaap van Zweden Music Director, Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Musical America’s Conductor of the Year award winner for 2012

CCGD singers:

“I learned how much music can touch someone’s life.”

“The part that I’ll always remember about CCGD is the feeling that I was important,
that my voice meant something.”

“To me, the Chorus is more than just a choir I sing in–it is a part of my life.
You have touched me deeply…”

CCGD parents:

“I sat thrilled by what I heard and the joy this music brought to my daughter.
  I cannot tell you how much she has grown since becoming a CCGD member.”

“These children are transported into a world of music, singing and art.
They joyfully carried us along, into a new territory, into a higher realm.”

CCGD audiences:

“You calmed my anger…I loved the peaceful singing.”
    – A child after hearing our outreach concert.

“The concert was far beyond anything I could have imagined–the entire evening left me      in awe…”
-An adult specializing in children's programming

Music professionals:

“CCGD proved themselves, yet again, to be one of the city’s greatest cultural assets.”
    – Andrew Litton, former Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director

“We were particularly impressed by not only their singing but also by their exceptionally fine behavior and discipline. We could not expect more from seasoned professionals.”
    – Charles Ticho, professional concert producer

“They are the leaders in our massed choir rehearsals.”
    – Bob Chilcott, guest conductor at the Niagara International Music Festival