The Children’s Chorus of Washington is a co-ed children’s chorus based in Washington, DC.  Its mission is to bring together children of different ages and backgrounds through song.  CCW has been nationally recognized for its program and artistic excellence.  It comprises 4 performing ensembles and has over 100 singers, representing over 90 public and private schools in the Washington, DC area.

Choral music is not a genre I have much experience with, but what impresses me about CCW is the passion and dedication the staff and choristers have in striving to give the best performance that they can.  It is also impressive to see these children, generally ranging in age from 9-18, from very diverse backgrounds finding common ground with each other and with their audiences through their music.

I am on the Board of Directors and Treasurer of CCW.  The organization has evolved tremendously in the past several years from a mom-and-pop choral arts organization to one that is more professional and polished than ever before.  At a time when people have committed many of their charitable dollars to organizations that can put food on the table of vulnerable families, it is all the more impressive that CCW has continued its tradition of artistic excellence and succeeded against considerable odds in building a strong foundation for the organization.  You can learn more about CCW at cchorus.homestead.com.