Children's Chorus of Washington

Established in 1995, ccw provides outstanding music education programs and performance opportunities for children ages 5-18 in the nation's capital region, regardless of background, economic status, or prior experience. Through its auditioned ensembles and Chorus classes, ccw fosters students' growth as musicians and leaders by emphasizing artistic excellence, personal responsibility, and working together toward a common goal. Internationally recognized and critically acclaimed for its outstanding artistry, ccw collaborates frequently with our community's leading arts organizations and artists, and maintains an active performance schedule that reaches thousands of audience members in marquee and neighborhood venues across the city and beyond. In a typical year, over 200 students in greater Washington benefit directly from ccw instruction. Ccw was founded by joan gregoryk, and is now under the artistic leadership of margaret nomura clark.

Ccw is committed to providing choral music education to the broader dc community. Through the dc public schools (dcps) honor Chorus program, ccw offers mentoring to dcps music teachers and a city-wide rehearsal and performance experience to up to 150 4th and 5th grade students representing all eight dc wards. In addition, ccw awards need-based scholarships for its auditioned ensembles and preparatory classes, including tuition, uniforms, and transportation. Expenses listed do not account for indirect costs incurred for the artistic director and executive director to plan and maintain these programs.