DETROIT CHILDRENS CHOIR INC
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September 25, 2012
I was a member of Detroit Children's Choir from 2010-2011 and am currently on hiatus due to furthering my career by now living in Hollywood California. DCC opened doors for me by referring me to local auditions that allowed me to perform for the Wayne County State Of The Union Address! That will hold a memory of a life time for myself and my family. Ms. Schoch is dedicated to her members and holds structured rehearsals. I learned the true aspect of classical music, the history of the songs that were performed, how to blend with the group as a whole, voice control and harmonizing. Any one fortunate enough to be accepted into her program will leave with the skills needed to take their craft to the next level; that's what I have done. I'm only 13 yrs old and I currently perform professionally in Hollywood.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 7, 2012
Wow, what a great organization. My son has developed such confidence in himself being a member of the choir. He has been given an awesome opportunity. He has received excellent vocal training, and has grown beyond my imagination in social skills. Mrs. Schoch pours love, and direction into our children the great gift that she has so richly been blessed with. It shows and is heard through every song. I am a proud DCC parent.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 6, 2012
I had the great pleasure of performing with the Detroit Childrens Choir in a rather avant-garde performance in 2011, and I was so impressed by the effort and dedication the kids put into some pretty difficult and non-traditional music. Working with the kids and the staff was a pleasure, and I'd highly recommend them. Detroit may be well know for music, but sadly with the demise of so many in-school music programs, students must rely on programs like this to gain all the benefits that music can bring to life.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Quite well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
June 11, 2011
The director/founder, Carol Schoch, is a child advocate and an assett for the youth of Metropolitan Detroit. Carol began her career as a certified music public school teacher. She has taught private voice lesson, and has both performed and conducted numerous choirs in North and South America, Europe, and Africa. Six years ago she earned a double master's degree in choral directing and voice pedagogy. Larger than all of her professional qualifications and bountiful music experience is her laughter, love, and enthusiasm to bring music and joy into the lives of young people, as she believes and many have witnessed it can transform lives. It has been my pleasure to be a volunteer during the past five annual weekend workshop/concerts!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
serving the children and attending their performaces.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Clone the directors and teachers.
May 25, 2011
My experience with the Detroit Children's Choir was absolutely incredible! I volunteered last year (2010) for their big annual concert, assisting in the general organization of the happenings of the day. Living in Boston, I have very limited opportunities to interact with such worthy causes in my hometown, and this experience was more than worth it!
I had so much fun getting to know the kids! They all come from different parts of the city and have so many stories to share. When the performance started, I was immediately awestruck with the power of their voices. The impact they had as I witnessed their dedication and talent come together brought tears to my eyes...three times! Watching all of these kids work together to achieve such beauty was just amazing. You could see the confidence and self worth the kids had gained by being a part of the choir.
I highly recommend attending their performances and supporting the organization's mission to provide music education to at risk youth. There is so much that DCC can do for the children of Detroit. Please support their efforts any way you can.
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My husband and I were so taken by DCC's efforts that we made a donation to the organization in lieu of gifts at our wedding! It is such a worth cause for Detroit!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
More support! DCC would like to involve every youth who wants to sing! They need the help of neighbors of Detroit to thrive.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
it took only minutes to bond with these kids...it was wonderful!
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
fulfilled
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
January 26, 2011
I am currently acting as an assistant conductor for DCC and have seen first hand the impact this organization has on the children it involves. Music is a powerful vehicle and our choirs give children positive experiences that help them grow as an individual and function as a member of a larger group. I have personally witnessed the confidence that singing with DCC has encouraged
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On a very first hand basis, I see the growth and results at each rehearsal. They begin the process as just children who want to sing and in the end, they have become a cohesive group that works together for the greater goal. I am so proud of the work that we do and I know that the magic of music is what can help give our children the confidence they deserve.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find ways to fund this program! We depend on donations and grants and on the ability of the DPS to help with our funding.
January 25, 2011
These are professional musicians and teachers who are first-rate at teaching choral music to children. I have been impressed at their impact not only on the children's musical knowledge, but also on the their level of responsibility and life skills: being reliable, paying attention, working as a group and feeling responsibility to the group. Most of the children in the choir are badly in need of help in these areas, and I'm glad to see the Detroit Children's Choir assisting in the education of these children.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Rehearsals and concerts.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand it.
January 25, 2011
The Detroit Children's Choir is a wonderful venue for kids in grades 4-7. It gives them a chance to express themselves in song. Also helps them learn team building. It lets them experience commitment issues. Mrs. Schoch stresses the fact that being a singer, you have to commit to being a team player. All the while learning to read and write music.
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I have seen the end results. The Concert Dreams which you can hear for yourself at detroitchildrenschoir.org was awesome.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would give leniency to parents and singers who give advance notifaction of prior commitments.
January 24, 2011
I have become part of the Detroit Children's Choir family since moving to the Detroit area in August. I met Carol Schoch soon after moving and immediately was impressed in all ways. The vision of this organization for the children of the Detroit area, in community through music, is exactly what this city needs. In fact, it is a model for the nation in both areas of music education and societal unity. These children are receiving far more than musical opportunities for excellence. They are building skills that can bring them up as future leaders in any industry or community they choose for a lifetime. I am privileged to be part of it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I am watching students' growth in musical excellence, in speaking skills, personal awareness in public, maturity, self-confidence and goal setting.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand it further to provide free music education on an even larger scale to other areas of Detroit as well as going deeper into the academic skill of reading music notation, which empowers individual musicianship. There is not time or funding right now to do so.
January 24, 2011
MY DAUGHTER IS A CHOIR MEMBER OF THE DETROIT CHILDREN'S CHOIR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MS. SCHOCH. SINCE JOINING THE CHOIR MY DAUGHTER HAS DEVELOPED HER VOICE, SHE IS LEARNING MANY NEW SONGS, AND TO TAKE HER VOICE TO HIGHER PITCHES. MY DAUGHTER HAS ALSO DEVELOPED MORE SELF ESTEEM, AND HAS COME OUT OF HER SHYNESS.
I LOVE THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR, MY DAUGHTER LOVES THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR AND WOULD NOT JOIN ANY OTHER CHOIR. MS. SCHOCH HAS PATIENCE AND A PASSION FOR THE KIDS SHE WORKS WITH.
I AM GLAD SHE IS WILLING TO GIVE OF HER TIME TO THE KIDS OF DETROIT.
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I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN THE CHANGES IN MY DAUGHTER TO BE POSITIVE AND REWARDING THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE ADVERTISING FOR THE CHOIR TO BRING MORE DETROIT KIDS INTO THE CHOIR.
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