“Songs of the season”

Saturday, December 21st, 2024 | Concerts at 1:30 PM & 4:00 PM

At Cave Spring Baptist Church In Roanoke, VA (map it)

About The Concert

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Concert Facebook Event

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About The RVCC

The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir includes local youth in grades 1-12 divided into 3 Training Choirs and a Concert Choir. Students are accepted into the choir through classes and auditions held throughout the year.

Now in its 38th year under the direction of Ms. Davidson, the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir has earned national recognition for choral excellence and is a highly respected arts organization in the Roanoke Valley and in the state of Virginia. Since its founding in 1987, we estimate that over 2,000+ children, ages 6-18, have participated in the choir program. 

Singing in a children’s choir can be life changing for so many children. Along with the artistic expression, musical skills, the choir program teaches confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and leadership, while having fun and making friends. The culmination of these qualities leads to skilled young singers, diligent musicians, and emerging community leaders.

MISSION STATEMENT:  To provide youth with exceptional musical instruction and performance opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment.

VISION STATEMENT:  To develop confident leaders and team members who apply their talent and experience to strengthen and elevate their communities.

Recent featured performances for the RVCC Concert Choir include the 2008, 2014, and 2020 Southern Division American Choral Director Conventions, and the ACDA National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2015. Festival and Solo performances in Canterbury and London in 2017 and solo performances at Carnegie Hall in 2016 and 2022.

Come and hear this nationally recognized choir as they celebrate the joy of singing with our community!

More info at childrenschoir.com/about-the-rvcc

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The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Singers

The Concert will feature 130 singers ages 4-18, divided into five choirs. We are so proud of them. they have worked hard this semester, and are beautiful singers!

The “Little Singers” is our youngest choir, and is made up of 13 singers, ages 4-6.

The “A Choir” (Early Elementary Program) is made up of 17 singers in 1st-2nd grade.

The “B Choir” (Upper Elementary Program) is made up of 22 singers in 3rd-4th grade.

The “B+ Choir” (Youth Program) is made up of 33 singers in 5th-9th grade.

The “Concert Choir” (Advanced High School Program) is made up of 45 High School singers.

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Featured Concert Guest Performers

Thank you to the following professional musicians for sharing their talents with us.

Roanoke Chamber Brass

Since 2001, the Roanoke Chamber Brass has been an established part of the arts culture in southwestern Virginia and has solidified its reputation as a premier chamber ensemble. As musicians and dedicated educators, the Roanoke Chamber Brass strives to provide first-class musicianship and professionalism. Whether in liturgical services, educational programs, or performing with a wide variety of ensembles and choruses, the Roanoke Chamber Brass seeks to engage their audience in a memorable experience.

Jeff Kresge - Trumpet

Steve Hedrick - Trumpet

Gretchen Wetherald - French Horn

Barry Tucker - Trombone

Charlie Krause - Tuba

Julee Hickcox - Flute

American flutist Julee Hickcox was born in Singapore and lived with her family in Hong Kong until the age of seven. At the age of 15, Julee began her formal flute studies and orchestral training at the North Carolina School of the Arts, performing with the NCSA Symphony Orchestra in the U.S. and Europe. As a teenager, Julee began her professional career with the Winston-Salem Symphony and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra.

Julee has been a member of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra for 25 years, and performs in the summer with the prestigious orchestra of the Wintergreen Performing Arts Music Festival. Ms. Hickcox has performed with the orchestras of Mill Mountain Theatre and Opera Roanoke, and has appeared as a piccolo soloist with the RSO performing the C Major Concerto by Vivaldi. Julee performs regularly with the Roanoke Valley Children's Choir. Her teachers include such contemporary piccolo masters as Jeffery Zook of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Clement Barone, Jan Gippo, and Laurie Sokoloff.

Kinsie - choreography, choral, and instrumental arrangements

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Staff

• Kimberly Ruse Davidson, Artistic Director

• Kinsie, Operations Manager

• Carla Crouse, Accompanist

• Kim Roudebush, A-Choir Director

• Susan Nixon, Music Librarian

• Michelle Sublett, Bookkeeper

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RVCC Board of Directors

• Carolyn Chrisman, Chair, Finance Committee Member | ✉

• Lee Learman, Vice Chair, Grants and Development Committee Member | ✉

• Cynthia Lawrence, Grants and Development Committee Chair | ✉

• Barbara Moore, Secretary, HR Committee Chair | ✉

• Kianna Price Marshall (RVCC Alumni), HR Committee Member | ✉

• Kim Davidson, RVCC Director | ✉

• Gloria Christen | ✉

• Heath Hixson | ✉

• Hannah Hochkeppel (RVCC Alumni) | ✉

• Josh Green (RVCC Alumni) | ✉

• Laura Powell (RVCC Alumni) | ✉

• Patrick Hodges | ✉

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Volunteer Committee Chairs 2024-2025

• A/B/B+ Choral Festival: Leslie Anderson                            

• A/B/B+ School Tour/Discovery Concert: Jennifer Hatch, Jaime Hodges                                 

• Attendance (A/B Choirs): Stacy Westervelt   

• Attendance (B+ Choir): Stephanie Dubyk

• Attendance (C Choir): Jaime Hodges, Laurie Otey-Williams

• Alumni Communication: __________________

• C Choir 2025 trip: Michelle Sublett

• *Concert Decorating: *not needed at this time                                    

• Concert Power Point: Cheryl Alban                                 

• Cookie Monday for C Choir: Maria Gonzalez

• Concert Backstage Team: Kianna Price Marshall                                    

• Concert Program: Donna Wardell

• Concert Round-up: Pam Ruble, Kaitlyn Classey

• Fall Retreat: Maria Gonzalez, Lisa Moore

• Formal Costume (A/B/B+ Choirs): Nicole Arandia-Beasley, Holly Semrow                                      

• Formal Costume (C Choir): Beth Hally, Virginia Bryant

• Fundraising for Personal Accounts: Ashley Cochran, Kristy Augustinowicz

• Fundraising Events for RVCC purpose: Ashley Cochran, Katherine Havener, Kim Hostetter

• Grant Proposals: __________________

• Historian: Maria Gonzalez

• Music: Susan Nixon  (Staff)

• Patron Support: Patrick Hodges

• Poster Distribution: Kim Hostetter

• *Risers: *not needed at this time                                        

• Scholarship Committee: Kristin McKee 

• Spiritwear: Kim Hostetter, Kathy Lynch

• Strawberry Festival: Ashley Cochran

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Donate

The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Donations help us be able to continue to share music with children in our community. Your donation to the RVCC helps our program stay strong and can help to change a child’s life through music, teamwork, and friendships.

Thank you for your support and for being part of the RVCC Family!

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RVCC Patrons

THANK YOU TO OUR MANY PERSONAL, CORPORATE, AND GRANT DONORS!

Our warmest appreciation to Cave Spring Baptist Church for hosting our Spring Concert. Our most sincere thank you to Bethel Baptist Church for their in-kind support of rehearsal and music storage space for the RVCC.  Thank you for supporting a community Arts Organization!

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Join The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir

The RVCC loves welcoming new singers! Go to the “How To Join” page for information and to sign up.

Choir Year Length: The choir year is August 2024 - April 2025, split into two semesters, which follow the school year.

Rehearsal Schedule:

• 1st-4th Elementary Choir Rehearsals = Mondays, 4:30-6:00 PM

• 5th-8th Youth Choir Rehearsal = Mondays, 5:30-7:00 PM

• 9th-12th Concert Choir Rehearsal = Mondays, 7:00-9:00 PM

*All weekly rehearsals are on Mondays at Bethel Baptist Church in Salem, VA

Program Cost: Tuition for our Elementary or Youth Program is $75 per month ($300 total).

The first tuition payment is due when you register.

Financial Aid: You can apply for a scholarship or find the information for our reduced tuition rate on our website. Scholarship applications are due ASAP in December - the earlier the better! ChildrensChoir.com/scholarships

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RVCC 2024-2025 Performances and Events

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