Children’s Choir

Eighteen years ago, the Summit Choral Society Board of Directors had the vision to provide to the greater Akron area a unique vocal music education program for children based on the Zoltan Kodaly method of attaining musical literacy. This program has grown steadily with a present membership of over 250 participants comprised of singers in grades two through twelve from over seventy-five area schools throughout six counties. It is presently staffed with an administrator, seven music teacher/directors and three staff accompanists.

All singers in both training and ensemble divisions meet every Monday evening at Coventry High School in Coventry Township near Portage Lakes from Sept. through May. Membership to the program is extended after an individual interview/audition for each candidate is held. Singers are then placed at one of seven different levels or ensembles relative to their own musical experience and demonstrated skill. After initial placement, each singer progresses at his/her own speed and ability to grasp the skills required for advancing to the next level.

The children's choral movement around the world has grown tremendously in recent years because of the positive influence this type of organized musical experience has on each singer and family who participates. The Summit Choral Society realizes that the future of choral singing lies with today's children, and that it is in this stage of human development that young minds determine their values, feelings and perceptions about all of the arts. The Summit Choral Society is committed to continue doing its part in providing this special program for children in the areas of vocal development and music literacy. For more information about this exceptional opportunity, call the Choral Society Office at 330.434.SING [7464].