North Georgia Children's Chorus

Bringing the Joy of Singing to Children

The North Georgia Children’s Chorus is happy to have you visit our site. Take a minute to see what we’re all about, and be sure to attend our upcoming spring concert!

New Rehearsal Day

NGCC is launching a new rehearsal day beginning with the Fall 2017 term: rehearsals will now be on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Upcoming Spring Concert

Rehearsals begin on January 8, 2018. Auditions are open until rehearsals begin. Our spring concert is entitled THE BEST OF NGCC, and will include many favorites from past seasons. The concert will be held at Dahlonega Presbyterian Church, date TBA.

Rehearsal Schedule

There are two school closing days in the winter quarter. NGCC will rehearse on Monday, January 15 despite the school closing for MLK Day. On President’s Day, February 26, we will not hold rehearsal.

Mission

The mission of the North Georgia Children’s Chorus is to train young singers musically and artistically, and to sing to the glory of God. The Chorus is dedicated to developing musical excellence, artistry, and literacy through the choral arts. We strive to give our singers an experience that will inspire them and encourage them to continue making music throughout their lives.

How Does My Child Join the Chorus?

If you have a child who is interested in joining the chorus, please call or email Ruth Purcell to schedule an audition. Please view the NGCC Tuition Policy and Registration Form which will open in a new tab or window, and then right click and print the form. Fill out the form and bring it with you to the audition.

The North Georgia Children's Chorus was originally envisioned as an opportunity for homeschoolers to experience choral singing and to be exposed to fine choral literature. Since its inception in the fall of 2007, the group has grown and the vision has expanded as well. The chorus now provides an opportunity for treble singers from public and private schools, as well as homeschoolers, to experience choral singing.

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Chorus News

A Little Nonsense Now and Then/Magic to Do

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We had one of our most exciting fall seasons collaborating with the UNG musical theater class in their Broadway Extravaganza, MAGIC TO DO. Having had to shorten our season due to school closing for Hurricane Harvey, then again for UNG’s performance schedule, we pruned a few numbers from our A LITTLE NONSENSE program and learned six, plus the show tune with choreography, in 8 rehearsals. Wow! The girls were absolutely awesome.

Sadly, Melissa Goodwin was not able to continue with us due to our change of rehearsal day. We have added a new assistant director, Julia Morang, a former music student of Ruth’s. (Read her bio on our ABOUT page.) We are happy to have her on board! She will direct Jubilant Song in the spring as we return to our graded choirs format at long last.

We are looking forward to the first spring season in 3 years (2016 and 2017 both swallowed up by family health issues) with a program entitled THE BEST OF NGCC. We are canvassing the singers and families for their all-time favorites, and it promises to be a wonderful show!

Back in the saddle – again!

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Another spring term hiatus in 2017, this time due to Ruth’s mother’s health needs. So we have moved our program of whimsy to the fall and are eager to get started! Out of deference to the Georgia Pick and Bow School which meets on Tuesdays, we have moved our rehearsal day to Mondays starting this term. Check your calendars. Has your child always wanted to do chorus and had a Tuesday conflict? Now’s your chance! We also have a new accompanist, Clay Burnett, a sophomore music education major at UNG Dahlonega. You’ll find his bio on the ABOUT page.

Fall Back! concert a great success!

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A sizeable crowd attended the fall concert at Dahlonega Presbyterian on November 15, 2016. They not only were good and appreciative listeners, but proved to be good singers as well, as several songs were planned for audience participation. John Day’s impressive guitar skills added a great deal to the performance. The singers sang beautifully, and their enjoyment of the 1960’s song was infectious!

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2017 marks ten years of of Bringing the Joy of Singing to Children. Take a trip back in time and view the programs from all of the past choir concerts, as well as some pictures of the choir each term.

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Top Cover Picture

The North Georgia Childrens Chorus performing for the Mountain Music and Medicine Show at the Holly Theatre in April 2013.

Middle Cover Picture

The Chorus performing their Fall Concert, Fall Back!, on November 17, 2016.

Bottom Cover Picture

In the Spring of 2013 the Chorus went on a road show, performing in various venues around town. Here they are in front of Paul Thomas chocolates on the Dahlonega square.