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Since 2009, the Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir (DACC) has been a vibrant part of the performing arts community, nurturing young talent from Atlanta, Decatur, Avondale, Oakhurst, and surrounding areas. Welcoming singers ages 6 to 18, DACC explores a diverse repertoire including classical, folk, world music, spirituals, pop, and Broadway show tunes.

WHO WE ARE

A Community Choir of Excellence, Artistry, and Musicianship

The Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir

  • ï‚· Cultivates a love and appreciation for music among singers from elementary through high school through exceptional music training, choral techniques, and music reading skills.

  • ï‚· Fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where young singers can develop their musical talents.

  • ï‚· Instills discipline, teamwork, and self-confidence in our singers through shared experiences in choral singing and performance.

  • ï‚· Provides opportunities for singers to showcase their talents and creativity through high-quality choral performances that inspire and uplift both participants and audiences alike.

  • ï‚· Builds a diverse repertoire that exposes singers to a wide range of musical styles, genres, and cultural expressions, enriching and expanding their musical education and worldview.

  • ï‚· Creates lasting memories and friendships through shared musical experiences and performances.

  • ï‚· Contributes positively to the community by spreading the joy of music and promoting artistic expression among young people.

DACC is committed to inclusivity and diversity. The varied backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and life experiences of our singers add to the richness of the harmony we make together. By actively recruiting young singers with diverse ethnicity, color, religion, gender/sexual identity, background, and physical abilities, we strive to create an atmosphere where each singer is valued, respected, accepted, and loved.

Choirs

Apprentice Choir is designed for singers ages 6 to 8 and primarily performs in unison, with some selections featuring occasional two-part harmony.

Advanced Choir consists of singers ages 9 to 12 and showcases two-part music, with some pieces incorporating three-part treble choir selections.

Ars Cantabile is for singers ages 12 to 18 and requires a separate audition.
This choir offers a unique repertoire tailored to four-part (SATB) harmony for maturing young voices.

Chamber Singers is a small ensemble for singers ages 15 to 18, performing music at the highest standard for youth voices. These singers also participate in Ars Cantabile.

Performances

Each season, Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir presents a Holiday Concert and a Spring Concert in addition to smaller concerts in the community.

End-of -semester concerts take place at First Baptist Church of Decatur and are free and open to the public. The choir has collaborated with the following organizations to show community support and provide additional performance and training opportunities:

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 ​Atlanta Opera Workshop
ï‚· Avondale Arts Alliance
ï‚· Decatur City Dance
ï‚· Decatur Civic Chorus
ï‚· Decatur Fine Arts Academy
ï‚· Decatur High School

ï‚· DeKalb Choral Guild

ï‚· DeKalb School of the Arts
 ​Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY)
ï‚· Georgia State University Opera

ï‚· Mercer University Singers
ï‚· The Museum School of Avondale Estates

Behind the Music

Meet the team creating a welcoming space where every voice can shine.

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