Oakville Children's Choir

The Oakville Children's Choir is an internationally recognized multi-level community children’s choir that provides children in the Oakville, Ontario community with music education, leadership development and performance opportunities. The organization has six choirs composed of children between the ages of 5 and 18, under the artistic direction of Sarah Morrison.

History

The OCC was created in May 1994 by Glenda Crawford assuming the position as founder and director. The organization began with 40 children with its first rehearsal on September 12, 1994. There were two choirs, a Senior Choir of 25 choristers from grades 4 to 8 and a Cherub Choir with 15 children from grades 1 to 3. The first concert was attended by the Mayor of Oakville, Ann Mulvale, on December 11, 1994.

In 1995, the OCC is incorporated as a non-profit organization. They released their first CD in 2001 and subsequent CDs in 2004 (Celebrating 10 Years), and 2005 (Place of the Blest).

In 2006, Sarah Morrison took over artistic responsibilities for the organization.

Awards and Recognition

2013-2014

2012-2013

2011-2012

2010-2011

2009-2010

2007-2008

2005-2006

2004-2005

2003-2004

2002-2003

2001-2002

1999-2000

1996-1997

1995-1996

1994-1995

References

  1. "Oakville Children’s Choir wins big at the World Choir Games". Musical Toronto. July 22, 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  2. "Singing songs and making friends at World Choir Games". Toronto Star. Jul 22, 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. "Stars awarded by Oakville Arts Council". Inside Halton. Sep 21, 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  4. "GTA choirs head off to compete in World Choir Games". Toronto Star. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  5. "Former Londoner leads choir to top prize". The London Free Press. July 8, 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  6. "OCC strikes gold at World Choir Games". Inside Halton. July 12, 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  7. "World Choir Games end on high note for champions". CBC News. July 16, 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  8. "Golden voices bring medals home to Mississauga". Mississauga.com. July 10, 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  9. Ontario Arts Council press notice, Dec 2, 2010 "http://www.arts.on.ca/Page4035.aspx"
  10. Oakville Beaver, 27 April 2011, p 22 "http://images.halinet.on.ca/2299773/page/26"

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