At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person contact was impossible, the internet proved the ultimate refuge for arts organizations. Online concerts took place daily and other kinds of forums for conversation and interaction came to the forefront. It was during this time that two children’s choruses, one in the United States and another in Australia, came into contact {…}

The National Children’s Chorus, under the leadership of Artistic Director Luke McEndarfer, has established a preeminent vocal arts initiative at Compton High School. The scholarship-funded program that began this semester operates three times a week as an accredited music class within the school; students study ensemble singing, vocal technique, music theory, sight-singing, and performance practice. NCC aims to build a robust {…}