Ottawa Children's Choir

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At the OCC, we are committed to providing an environment which enables musical growth and the joy of singing, while maintaining a safe experience for our choristers, staff, volunteers and families.
Mission and Vision
We are devoted to artistic excellence, community connection and, above all, to the joy of singing. Our mandate is to pursue these objectives and to continue to be one of the finest children’s choirs in Canada by:
Striving for choral excellence through professional choral training for children who have demonstrated musical aptitude;
performing regularly within the National Capital Region (“NCR”), as well as nationally and internationally;
promoting the advancement of children’s education in and knowledge and appreciation of choral music;
studying and performing a wide variety of repertoire, with a particular emphasis on the works of Canadian composers;
commissioning and performing new Canadian compositions for children’s voices;
in addition to vocal and musical training, our programs emphasize responsibility, character building and mentoring.
151 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON
(613)-233-4440
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Language(s): English
Grade levels that programming is provided for: Primary (K - 3), Junior (4 - 6), Intermediate (7 - 8)
Communities served: Children, People with disabilities, Youth
Price range of programming: Pricing varies
Venue accessibility: Ramp/Level Entrance, Wheelchair seating, Accessible parking, Accessible washrooms
Organization type: Charitable organisation, Non-profit, Program(s)

This organization offers online programming

  • Music

    Music Theory, Vocal Choir, Voice

  • In-School Performances

    Chorister attend an assembly in which they sing and teach songs and musical concepts to the students in attendance.

  • In-School Workshops

    Chorister attend an assembly in which they sing and teach songs and musical concepts to the students in attendance.

  • Performances

    We offer a series of public performance opportunities for our choristers, with civic engagement and community collaboration with other charities, artistic organizations and choirs, in Ottawa and elsewhere, presenting interesting and stimulating repertoire, particularly works by Canadian composers.

  • Group Classes

    Provide exemplary vocal and musical training of choral music program at four progressive choral levels, consisting of knowledge of the elements and theory of music, critical thinking about and analysis of music, vocal training and musical performance, and mentoring opportunities. Ottawa Children's Choir consists of five ensembles: The Prima Choir, for 6 - 7 year olds; a beginner group The Viva Choir, for 8 - 10 year olds; a beginner training level The Concert Choir, for 9 - 15 year olds; an intermediate group The Chamber Choir, for 11 - 15 year olds; singing advanced repertoire The Boys' Choir, for 10 - 15 year olds; boys' voices may or may not have changed

Profile last updated: Aug 27 2020

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