North Texas Metroplex Childrens Choirs Inc

Results: Over 4,500 children have participated in our program in the last 21 years. We base our success by the spark we ignite in our children. Their stories of how the program has positively impacted their lives drives and builds our mission. " I don't feel alive if I am not singing! When I go a day without singing, I feel like I have missed something" Ben Kern - 8th Grade - TYC and former NTCC member "I sing because the music is in my heart and I want to share this gift with others!" Aryan Agarwal - 8th grade - TYC and former NTCC member "Singing allows me to share my heart and soul with others; it challenges me to become a leader" Karlie Sherman - 9th grade - TYC and former NTCC member "Singing is communication for me to tell stories and praise God" Courtney Smith - 8th grade - TYC and former NTCC member "I grew up in a house with music and my mom always encouraged me to sing and listen to music" Sofia Verges - 7th grade - TYC and former NTCC member "I love to sing because music expresses my thoughts, fellings, and ideas through it, and it is also fun!" Lexi Meador - 6th grade - TYC and former NTCC member

Target demographics: children, ages 9-15, from all backgrounds, cultures and religions who seek to express their passion and joy for choral music.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 children annually for the last 21 years

Geographic areas served: The North Texas Metroplex Area

Programs: The North Texas Children’s Choir participates in a 2-day Festival of 215 voices from 20 schools from the North Texas area, who sing annually at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. The Texas Youth Chorale is a 30 plus and growing select group of singers auditioned from the North Texas Children’s Choir, who sing formal and informal concerts in the Dallas area and travels internationally. The Texas International Choral Festival debuting June 20-24, 2018 is an annual 4 day and night festival with renowned Guest Conductors, extraordinary music and fun for singers, directors and families with a finale concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.