2006-07 was the first year in the development of a new concept in children’s choral music in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Children’s Choir program started in SW Detroit with a very successful collaborative summer arts camp in June, 2006, combining dance, singing and visual art. This led to the offering of a neighborhood children’s choir beginning in September 2006, SW Neighborhood Choir, through Living Arts Detroit, open to any 3rd – 8th grade child who wants to sing. This group rehearses weekly at Messiah Church and will accept new singers at this time for its third season.

Another aspect of this program is in-school choirs, which rehearse weekly during the school day and are currently running in DPS schools across the city – Coleman A. Young Elementary and Wilkins Elementary.

School administrators interested in arranging for a Detroit Children’s Choir In-school choir at their school for the 2009-2010 school year, can do so at this time by contacting Carol Schoch, director, at 248-819-7191 or cmschoch@detroitchildrenschoir.org.

An East side neighborhood choir program open to all 3rd - 8th graders and was launched at Wayne County Community College District's Eastern Campus in September 2007. Both beginning and intermediate level choirs are offered at this location, with level assigned based on the participant's readiness.

The Detroit Children’s Choir, a combination of all of the 2006-2007 groups, had its official launch concert on May 12th, 2007 when they hosted the Chicago Children’s Choir’s Off the Street Club Choir in a collaborative performance presented by the Junior League of Detroit. The 2008 Spring concert was also a collaborative one with members of the Chicago Children's Choir's Neighborhood Choirs and was held at the Music Hall.

On April 24, 2010 at 4pm Detroit Children’s Choir will hold its 4th Annual Spring Concert at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. This is a FREE concert which showcases the program and brings together the youth of Detroit through the power of choral music. Special guests that day include Dr. Rollo Dilworth who has composed an original piece for DCC entitled “Woke Up This Morning.” DCC will perform its world premiere! Also joining us will be LaShell Griffin, winner of the Oprah Winfrey Pop Star Challenge who will sing with DCC and offer a special message to the youth of Detroit. The Mosaic Singers will also be at hand to perform! You won’t want to miss this fantastic concert!

For more information about the Detroit Children’s Choir, please contact Carol Schoch, Founder/Director at 248.819.7191 or cmschoch@detroitchildrenschoir.org