Ages 5-17: Join the RVCC! Winter 2021 - How To Join
2nd-5th Graders: Learn About Singing and Join the RVCC with the Free In-Person "Ready, Set, Sing!" Class!
Best of Sing Spectacular Concert Premieres Monday, June 28th at 7:00pm on Youtube!
The RVCC had an amazing and really special Spring “Sing Spectacular” joint concert with the Opera Roanoke Chorus on the Salem Football field. We filmed the concert, and with the help of people pitching in from our Youtube Premiere Fundraiser, we are absolutely delighted to be premiering the “Best of Sing Spectacular Concert” on June 28th, 2021 at 7:00 pm, live on Youtube! This “Best of Sing Spectacular Concert” concert video will be about 30-40 minutes long and include 2-3 songs from each individual choir and the patriotic combined finale. You can join us live at the time of the premiere to watch it first and chat with people watching it live also. Then it will be on Youtube to watch anytime after that!
It will be SPECTACULAR and the perfect thing to share with friends and family! Mark your calendars and join us to watch the live premiere!
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We have reached our fundraising goal to help cover the cost of the video! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone for your wonderful support! If you would like to make a donation towards the concert video production, click here - https://secure.givelively.org/donate/roanoke-valley-childrens-choir-inc/help-us-put-the-2021-sing-spectacular-concert-on-youtube
Thanks to the choristers for being so amazing, thanks to Opera Roanoke for joining us, and thanks for watching!
Two RVCC 2021 Summer "Mini Camps" offered!
Help Us Put the 2021 "Sing Spectacular!" Concert on YouTube!
We are raising money to put the recent Spring 2021 Outdoor “Sing Spectacular!” RVCC and Opera Roanoke Concert Performance on Youtube for everyone to watch! You can click on the button or link below to go to the fundraiser page to help us in this effort! Thank you for your support!
Note: donations of $25 or more will also get a download of the full concert to have forever!
We want EVERYONE to be able to see and share the beautiful singing of our chorister's performance from our recent outdoor Spring concert, "Sing Spectacular!" This was our first live concert performance since the Covid-19 pandemic started. What an exciting and SPECTACULAR joint concert with Opera Roanoke and the Children's Choir singing together! It was a HUGE production to put on at the Salem Football Stadium with over 100 microphones, professional sound system, 200+ singers, and over 25 volunteers coordinating all the backstage logistics! Congratulations to all!!
We hired a professional videography crew to film the entire concert event. In past years, we have sold the concert video to RVCC families after the concert to help pay for the video production costs of recording and professionally producing the concert video. Here is where we need YOUR HELP! We would like to publish our "Sing Spectacular" concert for FREE on YouTube and make it available for everyone to see, now and for years to come! We LOVE to share the accomplishments of our young singers and we want our choristers to be able to share their beautiful singing with friends, neighbors, alumni, and family who were not able to attend the concert. Anyone around the world can tune in to watch the YouTube Video Premiere of the "Sing Spectacular" Concert coming soon! We can all watch together and remember this exciting performance!
Our past two virtual RVCC choir concerts that premiered on YouTube in 2020 have over 10,000 views combined! You can view our past virtual concerts here:
Would YOU please help the choir raise enough money to allow us to put the RVCC 2021 Spring Concert, "Sing Spectacular!" on YouTube?
THANK YOU for your support!
The RVCC voted a Hometown Family Favorite!
The RVCC was voted in the Roanoke Valley Family Magazine as the “Favorite Music Program” out of more than 50,000 votes cast overall for the family favorites!
Thanks to everyone for your support of the choir! We are so happy to be creating music with these wonderful kids, and making an impact in the beautiful Roanoke Valley!
Check out where the RVCC appears in the Roanoke Valley Family Magazine (Family Favorites 2021 Volume) at this link: issuu.com/growingupinthevalley/docs/rvfm_may_2021_issuu/32
Sing Spectacular! Outdoor Concert
Join our Charity Dance Party at the Spring Concert!
RVCC 2020 Holiday Concert Live on Youtube: Dec. 13th, 2020!
RVCC's 2020 Holiday Concert in the News! ⇗
Join us! Alumni Virtual Choir in RVCC Holiday Concert!
RVCC Singing "Wear A Mask" Jingle!
ROANOKE VALLEY CHILDREN’S CHOIR RELEASES A PSA TO ENCOURAGE SAFE BEHAVIOR TO REDUCE THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19
(ROANOKE, Virginia) -- The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir (RVCC) recorded a jingle to encourage social distancing, hand hygiene, and wearing masks. Recorded October 19, the jingle is being released to the public and all media outlets free of charge and for immediate use October 27.
Using a nostalgic tune from a 1950s-60s Evans Drug Store radio jingle, the 30-second spot has updated lyrics written by Dr. Molly O’Dell. O’Dell is serving as Director of Communicable Diseases for the Roanoke City-Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD), and is also the parent of a former RVCC member.
“We are thrilled with the participation of the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir to help reinforce the message that will help reduce the spread of disease: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance,” said O’Dell. “We hope to see this message shared far and wide.”
Kim Davidson, Director of the Roanoke Children’s Choir said, “The choir is honored to be asked to play a role in helping people remember how to be safe and do their part to keep others safe during this pandemic.” The RVCC’s online version is available at https://youtu.be/xCW3m8NYS0g.
In addition to the audio spot being made available to all local radio stations and other venues with broadcast capabilities, Chris Henson, Creative Director of Access Advertising, will be creating an additional video version of the jingle targeted for an even wider online presence. “I’m also a parent of a former choir member, so I jumped at the chance to help get the word out about this critically important message,” said Henson.
“Think About Your Neighbor…”
-Lyrics by Molly O’Dell, MD:
Think about your neighbor,
Think about your friend,
Think about our elders,
On us they all depend.
Let's all join together
And do as we've been asked-
Social distance,
Wash your hands,
And wear a mask.
"Little Singers" six-week class for 4½ - 7 year olds starts September 17th!
2nd - 5th graders across America, come sing with us! | "Singers Across America!"
COVID-19 RVCC Updates
Fall 2020 Covid-19 Plan
Ms. Davidson and Kirsti have been working hard developing the RVCC's Fall 2020 Covid-19 Operating Plan for the coming year. The safety of our choristers is our number one priority, while also providing an excellent choral program in the best way possible. The RVCC is excited for the Fall 2020 singing season! See the page “Covid-19 Plan” for information.
Join and sing with the RVCC
Come and sing with us! We will be hosting Free “Ready, Set, Sing!” online virtual classes, and virtual auditions this summer, 2020!
RVCC Virtual Concerts
Learn about and watch the RVCC 2020 Virtual Spring Concert. This was a full-length virtual video concert released on Youtube on May 3rd, 2020, featuring all 5 of the RVCC choirs, 200 singers, ages 4½ - 18, singing 8 songs.
There will also be an RVCC holiday virtual video concert in December 2020!
COVID-19 Past Updates Timeline
(7-5-2020) COVID-19 UPDATE: Ms. Davidson and Kirsti have been working hard developing the RVCC's Fall 2020 Covid-19 Operating Plan for the coming year. The safety of our choristers is our number one priority, while also providing an excellent choral program in the best way possible. The RVCC is excited for the Fall 2020 singing season! See the page “Covid-19 Plan” for information.
(5-24-20) COVID-19 UPDATE: Registration reminder and 20-21 Scholarship form
Hello RVCC!
Best wishes to everyone on this holiday weekend! As the summer season is officially beginning, you’ll be hearing less from me but rest assured that I’ll be working and researching to find the best plan for our choir for the upcoming choir year. It’s too early at this time, to say what that exact plan will be for our 20-21 season. Safety will be the #1 priority and meaningful, musical growth will be a close 2nd! Whether we rehearse in person as a whole group spread a part, in small groups that rotate weeks, live stream rehearsals, video rehearsals, Zoom rehearsals or a combination of all types, we’ll be doing our very best to help our choristers sing and shine!
I’ll keep you updated as I know more. I’m interested to see what the schools will be doing and can use that as a guide. I’m also in contact with choir directors from around the country, listening to webinars specifically for choir planning, and have an engineer friend researching new online programs with low latency for musical groups to be able to rehearse online in real time. There is a lot to consider in this historic time, and our choristers safety and quality of learning and experience are my top priorities.
The RVCC Scholarship form for 20-21 is on the website at: childrenschoir.com/forms
The registration for RVCC for 20-21 is due by May 31 and is available on your Active Network account. The best way to access your Active Network account is through the choir website (in the top menu, go to “Singers / Families”, then “Active Network”. Even if you plan to apply for an RVCC Scholarship, registration is still due. RVCC scholarships do not cover the registration fee.
Sending warm and happy wishes to all of our RVCC Choir family.
With a smile and song,
Ms. Davidson
Kimberly R. Davidson , Director
Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir
(5-10-20) COVID-19 UPDATE: During this unique time of social distancing in the Spring of 2020, our traditional in-person auditions will be replaced by online, virtual video chat auditions on May 18th and May 21st, 2020. Additionally, there will be several free virtual “Ready, Set, Sing… ZOOM!” classes for all ages of singers who may be interested in joining the RVCC!
We also plan to have in-person auditions at Bethel Baptist Church on August 22, from 10:00-1:00 with an in-person “Ready, Set, Sing!” class on August 20 from 6:00-6:45.
RVCC Virtual Concert In The News!
WSLS 10 did a news story on the RVCC Virtual Concert, and highlighted two RVCC singers, AnnaRuth Judd and Katie Jeremiah!
Check out the story and video below!
Roanoke Valley Children's Choir hosts virtual spring concert
ROANOKE, Va. - COVID-19 may have many of us rethinking our space, but it can't control our sound. The Roanoke Valley Children's Choir is still singing together, despite not being able to practice in person. They're preparing for a virtual concert this weekend. Vocal warm-ups may look different, but sound-wise, they're right on key.
RVCC's First Virtual Concert Coming Soon in May!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 33rd annual RVCC Spring Concert at the Jefferson Center has been cancelled, and instead we will be having a virtual video concert.
The RVCC Virtual Concert will Premeire LIVE on Youtube Sunday, May 3rd at 7:00pm!
Tickets already purchased for the April 26th Jefferson Center concert will be refunded automatically.
If you would like to donate your ticket purchase to the RVCC, please email boxoffice1@jeffcenter.org.
We are excited to be keeping a song in our heart in the RVCC, and look forward to sharing our online virtual concert with everyone!
Wishing you good health and peace,
Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir
Thank you for your Support on RV Gives Day!
Thank you to the people who donated to the choir on RV Gives Day!
And in this hard time for everyone, please be well!
Help The RVCC Raise Money on Roanoke Valley Gives Day!
The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir is participating in Roanoke Valley Gives Day, which is a fundraising event held by the Community Foundation (rvgives.org) to help non-profit organizations in the Roanoke Valley on Wednesday March 18th.
You can go to this link to donate to the RVCC on this Giving Day!
rvgives.org/organizations/rvcc
We appreciate your support!
from rvgives.org:
The biggest day of local giving returns on Wednesday, March 18 when Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia’s Roanoke Valley Gives takes over the valley!
During the 24-hour online giving day the Community Foundation encourages you to give generously to one or more of the 150 participating nonprofits that make our community a great place to live, work and play.
Be a part of the fun and support #rvgives20 on March 18 between midnight and 11:59 PM! It’s easy. POINT. CLICK. GIVE.
