The South Coast Children’s Chorus (SCC) performed in a concert entitled “Let Us Journey Together: Singing Our Dreams” in Hadley MA with the South Hadley Children’s Chorus on May 6. It was the first time the SCC traveled and worked with another children’s chorus.
“Traveling as a group and performing away from home is a tremendous learning experience for the children. In addition, it helps them to understand that their music touches audiences everywhere they sing.” said Leslie Piper, SCC Director.
Close to 100 children sang in Hebrew, Zulu, Spanish, Portuguese and English about peace, unity and friendship. The concert showcased each chorus’ own work and ended with two combined songs: Dream Keeper by Rollo Dilworth and Oye by Jim Papoulis. During the Dream Keeper song children shared their individual dreams and Oye concluded the performance in Spanish, singing “They dream, they wish, they hope for an opportunity.”
The mission of the chorus is to provide a joyful, educational choral experience for young singers, helping them to develop confidence, responsibility, musicianship and passion for excellence in all they do.
“We believe that children are capable of achieving musical artistry at the highest possible level” said Piper.
The SCC is comprised of 46 young people grades 3-10 from communities along the South Coast. They performed with the Sippican Choral Society and New Bedford Symphony Orchestra this year. SCC is directed by Leslie Piper and accompanied by Joyce Jacobsen.
The Spring Concert will be Sunday, May 20 at 4:00 pm at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion. A $5 donation is suggested. Informal auditions for 2012-2013 will be held immediately after the performance.
