activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Choral Education and Performance Programs Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsOperates four choirs for children aged 7-18, with weekly rehearsals from August to May, providing performance-based choral education to over 150 young singers. This includes an introductory Prelude Choir for ages six to eight and Neighborhood Choir Programs at two elementary schools serving over 75 students annually.
- Community Service Projects Community Service Event CoordinationEngages singers in annual community service projects, including initiatives like Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children.
- Community Service Projects Community Service Event CoordinationEngages singers in annual community service projects such as Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children.
- Community and Public Performances Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and themed concerts. The choirs also perform at charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Community and Public Performances Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesProvides four annual public performances in September, December, March, and May, along with additional opportunities such as national anthems for special events, community events and festivals, and themed concerts. The choirs also perform at free community concerts, charity galas, gymnastics meets, private parties, and the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa.
- Conducts domestic and international performance tours Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for advanced choirs, including performances at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, ACDA conferences, and cultural sites across the U.S., Canada, Ireland, England, and Italy.
- Engages in community service initiatives Community Service Event CoordinationOrganizes annual service projects such as Sleepmats for the Homeless and Feed the Starving Children, integrating community service into the choir experience.
- Honor Choir FestivalsRuns honor choir festivals, providing additional performance opportunities for singers.
- Hosts annual performances and themed concerts Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesProduces four major performances each year in September, December, March, and May, along with themed concerts, honor choirs, and community events; also organizes end-of-session family performances for all choirs.
- Hosts annual summer camp with performance component Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOperates a story-driven summer camp where children sing, dance, and perform an original show at the end of the week, providing immersive arts education each summer.
- Music Recording and Release Music Recording & Archival ProductionReleased an album titled "Italy Live 2025" in October 2025, featuring 12 performances.
- Operates choral programs for children aged 6–18 Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsRuns four main choirs and a Prelude Choir for children ages six to eighteen, with weekly rehearsals from August to May at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; includes over 150 young singers annually and offers age-specific ensembles to develop choral skills.
- Organizes educational and cultural exchange trips Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsFacilitates day and multi-day trips for junior choirs to collaborate with peer choirs and experience music culture, including visits to Tucson, Flagstaff, Broadway shows, the Musical Instrument Museum, Organ Stop Pizza, and the Phoenix Symphony.
- Participation in Choral Conferences and Festivals Youth Choral Education & Performance ProgramsParticipates in and directs ensembles at choral conferences, such as the ACDA Western Division Conference, and runs honor choir festivals.
- Produces and releases recorded music Music Recording & Archival ProductionRecords and released a live album titled "Italy Live 2025" in October 2025, featuring 12 performances from their international tour.
- Provides community engagement and outreach programsOffers free community concerts annually, performs at cultural events such as the Chinese New Year celebration in Mesa, and operates Neighborhood Choir Programs at two elementary schools serving over 75 students each year.
- Regional, National, and International Touring Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff for exchanges with other choirs, tours across the Southwest, and international tours to destinations such as Europe, Canada, and Italy, where they have performed at St. Peter's Basilica. The choirs also attend and perform at conferences like the ACDA Western Division Conference.
- Regional, National, and International Tours Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOrganizes regional, national, and international tours for its choirs, including day trips to Tucson and Flagstaff, tours across the Southwest (Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Zion National Park), and national/international tours to destinations such as San Francisco, New York City, Europe (Italy, Ireland, England), and Canada, with performances at venues like St. Peter's Basilica.
- Summer Camp Program Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOperates a story-driven summer camp where children sing, dance, and perform an original show at the end of the week.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Inclusive access to choral education inclusive accessDesigns programs to welcome all children regardless of prior musical experience, ensuring broad access to vocal education and performance opportunities.
- Inclusive access to choral programs inclusive accessDesigns programs to be accessible to all children regardless of prior musical training or performance experience, lowering barriers to entry for youth participation in choral music.
- Inclusive vocal education through classic choral repertoire inclusive_vocal_educationThe organization focuses on vocal education using classic choral repertoire to teach young people the joy of singing, designing programs to be accessible to children without prior musical training or performance experience.
- Music as a tool for community building and inclusivity music_for_community_buildingUses choral music and performances to create inclusive environments that foster belonging, connection, and cross-cultural understanding among youth and their communities.
- Music as a vehicle for community building and inclusivity music_for_community_buildingLeverages choral performances and group singing to foster community connection, promote inclusivity, and strengthen social bonds among children, families, and audiences.
- Performance-based music education for engagement and community building performance_based_music_educationThe organization uses a story-driven, performance-based model to engage children in singing, dancing, and social connection. It believes performing music is the best way to experience it and uses choral performances to foster community connection and promote inclusivity.
- Performing as a core mode of musical learning and community engagement performing_as_learningEmphasizes live performance as the primary way children experience and internalize music, while also using performances to connect with and strengthen communities.
- Progressive tour program for musical and personal development progressive_tour_programThe organization offers a progressive tour program across its choirs to foster growth, raise performance levels, encourage independence, reach new audiences, deepen musical skills, strengthen ensemble performance, provide diverse performance opportunities, and expand understanding of the world.
- Progressive, tiered tour program for musical and personal development progressive tour programOffers a structured, advancing tour pathway that builds musical excellence, independence, and global awareness, with increasing complexity from junior to advanced levels.
- Progressive, tiered tour program for musical and personal development progressive tour programOffers a structured, advancing tour program that grows with the singer, fostering musical excellence, independence, cultural awareness, and ensemble cohesion across four levels—from introductory family tours to advanced international cultural enrichment.
- Story-driven, performance-based music education story-driven music educationEngages children through a narrative-centered approach combined with performance opportunities in singing and dancing, fostering social connection and deep musical engagement.
- Story-driven, performance-based music education story-driven music educationUses storytelling and live performance as core pedagogical tools to engage children in singing, dancing, and social connection, particularly within summer camp and touring programs.
- Vocal education through classic choral repertoire vocal educationTeaches young people the joy and discipline of singing through exposure to and performance of classic choral music, emphasizing vocal skill development and musical literacy.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Ad Astra Choir
Top-level ensemble for ages 16–18, performing at prestigious venues including St. Peter’s Basilica and touring internationally
Cantus Choir
Advanced mixed-voice ensemble for singers aged 13–18, participating in national and international tours and high-level performances
Encore Choir
Choir for ages 10–13 offering regional tours and collaborative performances, designed to deepen musical and ensemble skills
Junior Choir
Choir for ages 7–10 focusing on foundational vocal skills and performance, including day trips and exchanges with other choirs
Neighborhood Choir Programs
Free after-school choral programs at Hartford and San Marcos Elementary Schools serving over 75 students annually
Prelude Choir
Introductory choir program for children ages 6 to 8 with no prior experience, meeting weekly in Chandler and culminating in a performance
Sing City Summer Camp
One-week summer camp for students entering grades 1–6, featuring singing, dancing, and an original musical performance
relationships · 5
who they work with
- ACDA Partner — Directed its top ensemble at a Western Regional ACDA Conference.
- American Choral Director's Association (AzACDA) Network — Chandler Children's Choir's founder is president of the Arizona chapter and the choir's ensemble was featured at the ACDA Western Division Conference.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — Provides location for choir rehearsals.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — Provides rehearsal facilities and scholarship funding for Sing City Summer Camp.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — Rehearses weekly at the church's location.