WILLOW CREEK
CHILDREN'S CHORUS
and
CHAMBER CHORALE
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Chorus is to nurture youth by teaching high artistic standards through choral music.
The Chorus' mission is to provide any interested youth regardless of previous musical experience an outstanding performance-based music education program.
The development of music skills, self esteem, and personal growth is of primary importance. As a performance based music education program, the Chorus curriculum uses high quality repertoire from a wide variety of musical styles, and centers around the belief that all youth are inherently musical.
The chorus was organized in February of 1997. Willow Creek Children's Chorus and Chamber Chorale is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization organized under the state laws of Texas.
WILLOW CREEK CHILDREN'S CHORUS
AND
CHAMBER CHORALE
is a regional chorus for all youth between the ages of 9-14.
CONCERT CHORUS
is for developing singers in
grades 3-8.
CHAMBER CHORALE
is for experienced singers in
grades 6-8.
WCCC
strives to develop and nuture the artistic abilities of each singer through the best in children's choral literature.
Music reading is taught through the choral literature. Singers learn rhythms, pitches, and music theory.
Kodaly methodology is used as a tool to teach musicianship.
Vocal production and performance skills are stressed.
An important part of the choral program is self-discipline and group team building skills to develop personal character.
Singers from the chorus have sung at many prestigious community events
Some of their performances include
The Nutcracker Market
Old Town Spring Home for the Holidays
The Catfish Festival
The Crawfish Festival
The Tomball Christmas Parade
The Magnolia Christmas Parade
The 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Spring Festival at Boys and Girls Country
Family to Family Network
Tomball Chamber of Commerce Expo
Tomball Pillot Cemetery Dedication
Esther Bubbly Photo Dedication
Tomball German Heritage Festival
The chorus participated in a live performance broadcast on the radio.
Singers from the chorus won second place in a local Greensheet jingle contest.
The chorus performs choral literature from all genres both sacred and secular.
The repertoire includes classic literature, art songs, folk songs, and Broadway selections.
Choreography is used for many of the lighter repertoire selections.
Recent events:
Choristers Guild Festival
East Texas Children's Choral Festival
German Heritage Festival in Tomball
Spring Concert
Performances for Tomball Chamber of Commerce and Tomball Historical Society
Community service performances for hospitals, retirement homes, and special events
This page was last updated on: August 8, 2008
The Founder ~ Director of
Willow Creek Children's Chorus and Chamber Chorale is
Carole von Hedemann.
Ms von Hedemann has over 25 years experience teaching choral music education to all ages from Elementary to High School.
WCCC IS CURRENTLTY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERSHIP FOR THE FALL 2008-09 PERFORMANCE SEASON
