News and Events: 25th Anniversary

The Lost Son – presented with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church   6050 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN  46208
Friday, Nov. 5, 2010  7:30pm
In this season kick-off, a newly commissioned work by Neal Harnly, a composer with Soli Deo Gloria, Inc. in Chicago, will be presented.  Based on the libretto by poet Alisa Bair, The Lost Son summarizes the biblical story of the Prodigal Son and will include a chamber orchestra.  Soli Deo Gloria is led by John Nelson, (former conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra), and was founded to promote and preserve sacred music.  (www.sdgmusic.org)  Mr. Nelson will be in attendance for this world premiere.    In addition to the Prodigal Son, other pieces will be performed by Cantantes Angeli, (directed by Founder & Artistic Director Henry Leck) and ICC’s high school choir, the Indianapolis Youth Chorale, (directed by Cheryl West.)  

Angels Sing
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church   100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN  46260
TWO SHOWS:  Friday, Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 ~ 8pm both shows
This annual holiday celebration features holiday and seasonal favorites from a variety of celebrations.  Enjoy traditional Christmas tunes as well as songs from a variety of cultures, all accompanied by a live brass quintet and the superb organ playing of ICC accompanist, Martin Ellis.  

Celebrate the Season
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church   100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN  46260
Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010   3pm
The younger voices of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir come together for an afternoon of holiday spirit!  This concert includes the two newest choirs as well as the nine regional choirs of the ICC.  These young, angelic voices will sing traditional favorites and new songs from a variety of celebrations.  Featuring a live brass quintet and the superb organ playing of ICC accompanist, Martin Ellis.  

Voice of Youth
Jazz Broadway and More!
Hilbert Circle Theatre   45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN  46204
Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011   3pm and 7pm
This annual downtown concert of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir will celebrate the most uniquely American of all music genres, jazz.  Among the choirs that rehearse on the campus of Butler University, the regional choirs will also perform at the 3pm concert, and the Indianapolis Youth Chorale, an ICC choir comprised of high school students, will perform at the 7pm concert.

25th Anniversary Gala concert
Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University   4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN  46208
Saturday, May 7, 2011   7pm
This concert will be a monumental celebration of 25 years of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.    For the first time, all choirs in the ICC organization will be on one stage together.  Choirs from ICC’s Preparatory program through the Indianapolis Youth Chorale, and all the choirs in between will create a powerful and moving homage to children’s choral music.  

Hear Our Song
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at the University of Indianapolis
1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN  46227
Saturday, May 14, 2011  3pm and 7pm
The most advanced choirs of the ICC – the Indianapolis Youth Chorale, (directed by Cheryl West), Cantantes Angeli, (directed by Henry Leck), Bel Canto (directed by Josh Pedde) and Kantorei, (directed by Ruth Dwyer) will come together for a rich concert experience.  

Spring Celebration
Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN  46268
Sunday, May 15, 2011   3pm
An afternoon of song will be offered by ICC’s younger choirs.  You’ll be amazed at the level of difficulty and artistry that these beginning and intermediate singers possess, while enjoying their sweet, fresh sound.   All of the regional choirs as well as an advanced choir will be included in this performance.

Festival of the Americas concert
Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University   4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN  46208
Saturday, June 11, 2011  3pm
Children’s choirs from around the world, along with several ensembles from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, converge on the Clowes stage.  The choirs will come to Indianapolis for 5 days to study under ICC Founder and Artistic Director Henry Leck and will present a public concert to showcase the week’s work.  

Choral Festival concert
Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University   4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN  46208
Saturday, June 18, 2011  3pm
Campers from all parts of central Indiana participate in ICC’s week-long day camp, studying under some of the best choral directors in the world.  This concert is a culmination of all the music they learned in just five days!  Several of ICC’s established choirs will perform in the annual concert that will pulsate with children’s voices!

TICKET INFO:
All advance tickets are sold through ICC – not at the venue.
Ages 5 and under are free

Season tickets on sale Sept. 1
Select tickets to 3 or more concerts to receive the season ticket price of $10 per ticket.

Single tickets:  $12 in advance; $13 at the door 90 minutes before curtain
(Lost Son:  $15 adults; $10 students with ID)

Purchase tickets at www.icchoir.org
Or 317-940-9640
Or at the ICC office located in Lilly Hall, next to Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler
(HOURS:  Mon. – Thurs. 9am to 7pm    Fri. 9am to 5pm)