Ensembles and Staff
- David Christopher,
Founding Artistic Director - Kimberly Doucette,
Artistic Director - Chrystal Haas,
Associate Director - Philip Doucette,
Manager of Operations, Assistant Director - Anne Barker,
Volunteer Coordinator,
Assistant to the Manager of Operations
Rehearsals
- Wednesday Rehearsals are held at First & Central Presbyterian Church (F&C), 1101 North Market Street, Wilmington (across from the Hotel DuPont).
- Saturday Rehearsals are held at The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew & Matthew (SsAM), 719 North Shipley Street, Wilmington (corner of 8th and Shipley).
Preparatory Ensemble (P) rehearses Wednesdays,
5:25–6:15 p.m.
The Preparatory Ensemble is a non-performing ensemble that addresses the educational needs of the beginning singer. These classes introduce students to the basics of musicianship such as how to use the voice, how to hear music, how to read music, and how to develop appropriate behavior as a chorister.
Photos by Bob Hanes
except as noted
Youth Choir (Y) rehearses Wednesdays,
5:25–6:55 p.m.
The Youth Choir is a new ensemble for treble singers ages 8-18. This group will meet on Wednesdays from 5:25-6:55. Rehearsals will focus on building music literacy and the study of varied 1- and 2-part repertoire. The Youth Choir will perform at least 2 times a year. Singers of all ages and skill levels will find this to be a welcoming, challenging and fun experience.
Select Choir (SC) rehearses Wednesdays,
6:55–8:30 p.m. and
Saturdays,
9:25–10:30 a.m.
The Select Choir will provide an outlet for the treble singer who is looking to grow to a very high level of skill and artistry. The Select Choir will sing challenging music and perform more frequently. They will be the ensemble that represents the WCC on tour and for special appearances. The increased difficulty of repertoire, high artistic standard and frequency of performing will demand a significant commitment on the part of its members.
Members of Select Choir and Young Men's Ensemble participate in Chamber Choir upon invitation
of the WCC directors.
Young Men’s Ensemble (YME) rehearses
Saturdays, 9:25–10:30 a.m.
The Young Men’s Ensemble is designed for boys with changing or changed voices. This weekly rehearsal will address the technical issues of the changing voice, the study of solfeggio and musicianship, and the performance of vocal repertoire appropriate to the age and range of the singers.
Chamber Choir (C) rehearses
Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Chamber Choir, is a four-part SATB choir comprised of select members of the Young Men’s Ensemble and Select Choir.
Small Group rehearses
Saturdays, 11:30–12:00 Noon
To learn more, please contact us.
Choristers at Ronald McDonald House at Christmas.
David Christopher, Founding Artistic Director
Kimberly Doucette, Artistic Director
Chrystal Haas, Associate Director
Philip Doucette, Manager of Operations
Anne Barker, Volunteer Coordinator, Assistant to the Manager of Operations
For more information about
the Wilmington Children's Chorus,
please contact us.