Chandler Children's Chorale

The Randolph Singers and the Chandler Center for the Arts are pleased to announce 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 participate in the Mud Season Talent Show at the Chandler on March 29th and perform with the Randolph Singers in their seasonal concerts. The Singers’ Spring Concert on May 5, 2024 will conclude the first 2024 semester of the CCC.  Participation in the CCC may be the perfect feeder program for the Summer Youth Musical. 

REHEARSALS: Every week, starting Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 3:00-4:00 in the Esther Mesh Room at the Chandler.   

TRANSPORTATION:  Parents will be required to make arrangements to deliver and pick up their children to the Chandler for rehearsals. For children attending Randolph Elementary, an OSSW elementary teacher will be meeting kids in the lobby promptly after school and walking 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: The Registration Form and the required Waiver may be downloaded below.  Instructions are detailed on the forms. 

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 choral accompanying experience with children's chorales, pit orchestras and adult choral groups including her current role as 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. 

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