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Spring 2016 Issue
JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S CHORUS NEWSLETTER
DID YOU
KNOW?
The full cost of a child’s yearlong experience as a JCC singer
is not completely covered by
tuition fees. The JCC fundraises
the remainder of the cost and
passes that savings along to our
singers’ parents.
83% of every dollar the JCC
raises directly funds our
programs. The other 17%
provides administration and
funds our ability to tell our story
to people like you who care
about our work.
Thank you to you,
our supporters!
Dear Friend of the Chorus,
As Northeast Florida’s children prepare for
the closure of the 2015-2016 school year,
many are also preparing to enter college
in the fall. Here at the JCC, this is a time
when our high school singers reflect on what
they’ve learned over the past few years during
their participation in our choirs.
They have learned musical notes and music theory, to carry a tune
both by themselves and in harmony, and to work with their friends
and fellow singers to create excellence in their artistic product.
One thing all our JCC singers know for certain is that all their
years of hard work yields artistic excellence – perhaps the most
important lesson of all, and a lesson that they will carry with them
in the future during their studies as undergraduates.
Best wishes,
Darren Dailey, Artistic and Executive Director
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus
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Board of Directors:
Richard Hadden, Chair
Chantelle Quick, Vice Chair
Jevon Bartley, Secretary
Monique Thompson, Treasurer
Nick Courtney, Past Chair
Kevin Copeland
Lee Haramis
Randall Onstead
Daniel Popky
Heather Solanka
Amanda Warford Videll
Artistic Staff:
Darren Dailey
Artistic and Executive Director
Carolyn Tuttle
Treble Choir Conductor
Steve Chapman
Young Men’s Chorus
Assistant Conductor
Melissa Barnes
Lyric Choir Conductor
Tommy Shapard
Training Choir Conductor
Susanne Dailey
Training Choir Conductor
Sachiko Frampton
Accompanist for Concert
and Touring Choirs
Penny Sylvester
Vocal Exploration Instructor
Ashley Novak
Choreographer
Administrative Staff:
Darren Dailey
Artistic and Executive Director
Holly Hammond
Development Director
Carolyn Audije
Marketing and Public Relations Director
Diana Wooten
Program Coordinator
Katherine Boling
Accounting Assistant
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Bravo! Newsletter - Spring 2016
PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Thank You JCC
When we moved to
Jacksonville in 2014, we
wanted to ensure that
our daughters were going
to be able to continue to
be supported in their love
of music. In looking on
the internet, we discovered the
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus. We
were truly impressed with the JCC. As our
oldest daughter Katharine’s great musical love is voice, we only hoped
that she might be lucky enough to succeed with an audition.
Our wishes came true, and JCC has been a wonderful gift to
Katharine and to us. The musical opportunities that Katharine has
had have been extraordinary, and the instruction, commitment and
discipline she has learned are priceless. And, to top it all off, she has
had the opportunity to perform on stage with Kristin Chenoweth, The
American Boychoir, and the Hampton University Choir.
The outcomes from the JCC for Katharine are much more than the
performances. Character development is really the greatest outcome.
Through the sense of professionalism that pervades all aspects of the
chorus, Katharine has become a stronger leader, a better friend, and
of course a better musician. As Katharine begins the college search
process, we know that these strengths will serve her well in college and
in life.
We can’t thank Darren Dailey and the entire Jacksonville Children’s
Chorus organization enough for the gifts they have given to Katharine.
Leelee and Kevin Conklin
Parents of Katharine
A SINGER’S STORY
Katharine Conklin, Touring Choir
Performing with the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus has been an amazing experience.
The Chorus has given me an opportunity to make new friends in a unique environment,
and the chances to perform in various venues with all kinds of artists. In September we
were asked to sing the National Anthem for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and in November
we had our big concert with Kristin Chenoweth! I can proudly say that I have sung
in five languages in less than an hour. Being a part of the Touring Choir and working with Mr. Dailey
has taught me a lot. Rehearsals are long and the work is hard, but I have improved my sight singing,
understanding of music composition, and singing technique thanks to the Chorus. JCC has been a huge
influence as I begin to look at colleges because I am now certain that I want to study music seriously.
WHERE DO THEY
GO FROM HERE?
Brandon
Brandon has been singing with
the JCC for five years. His
JCC experience has
prepared him for college
by instilling a sense
of accomplishment in
music, and also in life.
He will attend Rider
University in the fall.
“JCC gave me the social and
musicianship skills to be successful in my art.
The Chorus has also introduced me to many
influential community leaders who have
guided me and given me examples to live by.”
Brooke
Brooke has been
singing with the
JCC since the third
grade. She will
attend the University of Central Florida
this fall.
“The Chorus
has provided
opportunities I
wouldn’t have had, otherwise. I have toured
nationally and internationally with the
JCC, to Italy, Ireland, Canada, and Greece.
These experiences inspired me to pursue
International Studies as my college major.
I’ve met incredible artists such as Amy
Grant and Kristin Chenoweth and I’ve
developed friendships that will last for
years. The JCC has become my family; I
thank Darren Dailey and the JCC staff for
helping me grow as a musician and mature
into the young adult I am today.”
Erin
Erin - a three-year
JCC member - feels
prepared for college
because of her time
in the JCC. She’s
learned to stand out in
a crowd, perform with
grace and confidence,
and sing out loud. She will
attend Florida State University
this summer.
“JCC taught me to be confident. I have
always been a quiet person; now I’m
comfortable creating new relationships. I
have made so many great friends in The
Chorus, and I will never forget them.
JCC prepared me for college by teaching me
the importance of personal accountability.
I learned I must complete my own work
on my own time to ensure that the group
performs at its best. These experiences will
stay with me throughout college and beyond.
I am so honored to have been a part of such
an amazing group.”
Jasmin
Jasmin has been
singing with the
JCC for five years
and has become
an excellent
musician and an
articulate young
lady. She will
finish her
A.A. degree
from St. Johns River State College this
spring and will enlist in the Air Force.
“The JCC taught me to be disciplined,
respectful, and open-minded. These
qualities have better conditioned me for
college and life in general. I’ve learned never
to lower my personal expectations and to
lead others to do the same.
As a traveling chorus, we are taught to
respect other cultures and one another. I
became more open-minded about the world
through our songs. I’m sad to leave The
Chorus; I will bring a piece of it with me
wherever I go.”
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus
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2015-16 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
April 15 & 17, 2016 - Rutter’s Mass of the Children
With the Amelia Island Chamber Singers.
Concert and Treble Choirs.
April 30, 2016 Choral Tribute to Sinatra
St. Johns Country Day School
Performing Arts Center. In celebration
of his 100th birthday, the choirs will
perform some of Frank Sinatra’s most
memorable tunes. All choirs perform.
June 4, 2016 - Jacksonville’s
Dancing with the Stars
Jacoby Symphony Hall in Times-Union
Center. In partnership with A Social
Affair Dance Studio and local celebrity
dancers. All choirs perform.
June 24-July 5, 2016 - Summer Tour
Touring Choir performance tour to Northern Europe
with stops in Denmark, Russia, Germany, Estonia,
Finland and Sweden.
For full calendar of events and ticket information, please visit www.JaxChildrensChorus.org
Thank You to our Sponsors/Donors:
The Cummer Family
FOUNDATION
REINHOLD
FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Gooding-Bell
ENDOWMENT
Robert & Kay Onstead
F O U N D AT I O N
www.JaxChildrensChorus.org
904.353.1636
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