Can music bring us together

The Chicago Children's Choir, founded in 1956, aims to foster racial harmony through music. It brings together children from diverse backgrounds, now on a global scale, to learn and perform. The choir has various ensembles, with the concert choir being the most elite, requiring rigorous auditions. Members learn musical techniques and cultural understanding, performing pieces from around the world, from classical to hip hop, enhancing their global awareness.

What was the primary reason for founding the Chicago Children's Choir in 1956?

• To create a professional children's choir

• To teach children classical music

• To perform at international venues

• To promote racial harmony through music

How has the mission of the Chicago Children's Choir evolved over time?

• It now focuses solely on local performances

• It no longer accepts new members

• It has expanded to include global cultural learning

• It has shifted to teaching only classical music

What is the most elite group within the Chicago Children's Choir?

• The Junior Choir

• The Youth Ensemble

• The Community Choir

• The Concert Choir

What skill is emphasized in the choir's audition process?

• Dancing

• Sightreading

• Acting

• Public speaking

What range of musical genres do the choir members explore?

• Only classical music

• Only hip hop

• From classical to hip hop

• Only traditional folk music