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History of ACC In
1991, more than sixty children auditioned for the selection of nineteen
to sing in an opera production. The
process of preparing children to sing and the opportunity it presented
them sparked interest and enthusiasm to continue such a cultural
education and learning experience. The
cultural community, the parents of the nineteen children, other
interested parents, and children who desired the benefits of excellent
vocal training and performance exposure asked for the continuance of
Augusta’s first community chorale for children.
A drive to establish a permanent auditioned children’s choral
group brought about the beginning of Augusta Children’s Chorale in
September, 1991. ACC adopted
the following mission statement: Augusta
Children’s Chorale offers boys and girls with unchanged voices
opportunities for musical and personal development through excellence in
singing in a diverse chorale organization.
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Augusta
Children’s Chorale established itself as a non-profit organization with
a board of directors to govern, regulate, and direct the growth and future
of the group. With a goal to
capture the talents of children who show an exceptional aptitude in music
and to further their education in music (choral art in particular), ACC
rapidly acquired the distinction of successfully training and providing
opportunities for children with elevated levels of vocal talent. In 1998,
ACC expanded its program by adding a preparatory choir for young singers
whose potentials could be boosted by substantive training in fundamentals.
The two-tiered program enables advanced singers to receive in-depth
training with more difficult music and to develop greater professional
performance skills.
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Charged with the responsibilities of establishing and maintaining organizational guidelines, the Board of Directors objectively directs the business aspects of ACC's artistic interests. Comprised of community enthusiasts of varied backgrounds, the Board protects the integrity of the Augusta Children's Chorale while developing it's future.
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A volunteer organization comprised of parents, friends, and supporters of the Augusta Children's Chorale lends help to organizing and streamlining the activities which ACC encounters during its year of rehearsals and performances. An active group of 150 volunteers, FOA sponsors fund-raising activities intended to supply a tour account for each participating singer. The singer's tour accounts are used to reduce costs of the individuals for tours of the season.
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