The Randolph Singers and the Chandler Center for the Arts are pleased

to announce that registration is open for the upcoming fall term

of the Chandler Children's Chorale (CCC)  

MISSION: To nurture and develop young singers/musicians in grades 2-6 with a lively, fun program. The children will learn and perform music in a variety of genres, including classical and musical theater. The CCC will add another dimension to the growing vitality and long-term commitment of the Randolph community to the arts, music, and theater.  

PERFORMANCES:  The CCC will perform with the Randolph Singers in their seasonal concerts and also in Chandler's Mud Season Talent Show. The Singers’ Fall Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 4 pm will conclude the second 2024 semester of the CCC.  Participation in the CCC may be the perfect feeder program for the Summer Youth Musical. 

REHEARSALS: Starting Sept. 18, every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 in the Esther Mesh Room, which is upstairs at Chandler.

TRANSPORTATION:  Parents will be required to make arrangements to deliver to and pick up their children from Chandler for rehearsals. For children attending Randolph Elementary, an OSSW elementary teacher, who is a member of the Randolph Singers Board, will meet kids in the lobby promptly after school and walk them directly to Chandler.  

FEES: A fee of $40 will be charged for each season, and a scholarship fund may be drawn upon in need. 

REGISTRATION: To register, please visit Chandler's website at https://www.chandler-arts.org/chorale.

DIRECTORS:  The Chorale will be directed by Jennifer Stickney, who has a Masters Degree in Music/Vocal Performance and extensive opera and theater experience in some of the finest theaters in the country. Susan Montgomery-Grout, who has a Bachelors in Piano Performance from Boston University, will serve as co-director and accompanist.  Ms. Montgomery-Grout is an accomplished pianist and has extensive experience in accompanying children's chorales, pit orchestras and adult choral groups, She is currently the accompanist for the Randolph Singers.  

HISTORY: The CCC originated as the Randolph Singers Children's Chorale, under the direction of Marta Borgstrom. Ms. Borgstrom re-established a tradition of children's chorales trained by directors of the Randolph Singers, including Marjorie Drysdale,  and performing with them in concerts.  When Ms. Borgstrom taught at Randolph Elementary, her classes often formed choruses which performed with the Singers.