Russia Tour 1998
In June of 1998, Columbus Children’s Choir traveled to Russia at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Culture. The choir sailed down the Volga River and stopped at numerous cities along the way to present and share music on an international level.
Carnegie Hall 2001
In April of 2001, Columbus Children’s Choir performed at the famed Carnegie Hall with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Barbara Zuck of the Columbus Dispatch wrote “Columbus Children’s Choir nailed its difficult and rapid-fire part from beginning to end”.
Chautauqua Symphony Performance 2001
Columbus Children’s Choir started its 6th season with a performance with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carl Topilow at the Chautauqua Institution.
America The Beautiful Tour 2002
On June 23, 2002 the New World Singers of Columbus Children’s Choir departed for a two week America The Beautiful Tour. On this tour the New World Singers performed in Missouri, Colorado, and alongside the National Repertory Orchestra conducted by Paul Haas.
Carnegie Hall 2003
In June 2003, the New World Singers flew to New York City to take part in a children’s choral festival arranged by Mid-America Productions. Six Choirs from around the United States came together to create one choir of 150 singers under the direction of Dr. Janet Galvan, from Ithaca College.
Central Europe Tour 2005
In June of 2005, the New World Singers embarked on a two-week tour of Central Europe. The New World Singers traveled through the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Hungary, presenting concerts in venues such as the Salzburg Cathedral and Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Vienna.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2009
Columbus Children’s Choir collaborated with the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus for a highly successful production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in March of 2009.
White House Performance 2011
KENTE Project 2012
World Choir Games 2012
Spain Tour 2014
Hungary Tour 2017
Carnegie Hall 2018
American Choral Director’s Association
Origination of American Kodály Educators
The Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) was founded in 1975 to serve as a meeting place for music educators who embrace the Kodály Concept of Music Education. It draws its membership from educators of all levels, public and private, students, administrators, and others who share in its support and promotion. OAKE’s mission is to support music education of the highest quality, promote universal music literacy and lifelong music making, and preserve the musical heritage of the people of the United States of America through education, artistic performance, advocacy and research. OAKE’s vision is the realization of a world where the power of music as a unifying, humanizing, and healing force is an integral part of the lives of the American People. The OAKE National Conference is an annual event occurring in a different city each year throughout the United States, bringing together well-known clinicians, educators, conductors, and entertainment over the course of four days culminating in the Saturday performance of the students who have been selected to participate in the National Choirs.
Organization of American Kodály Educators Columbus Children’s Choir Performances
1998- National Convention Performance
Ohio Music Educators Association
The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) is the Ohio state-level affiliate of MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Of the 52 federated state affiliates of MENC, the OMEA is the third largest and is one of only two state-level affiliate chartered as a music education association rather than a music educators association. One of the oldest music education associations in the United States, the OMEA recently celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007. OMEA is involved at all levels of music education in Ohio, serving more than 1.8 million public school students from 612 school districts and 51 colleges and universities. The mission of OMEA is to foster a spirit of collaboration for the mutual benefit of all aspects of music education.
Ohio Music Education Association Columbus Children’s Choir Performances
1989- North Central MENC Conference
1992- Professional Conference
2007- Professional Development Conference
2014- Professional Development Conference