BATTLE CREEK GIRLS CHORUS

The Battle Creek Girls’ Chorus is over 100 girls and young women, grades 3-12, from throughout south central lower Michigan in 10 public and private school systems. While participating in any of the five ensembles in the organization the girls receive extensive training in music theory and vocal technique. Our concert year consists of our local series, private performances, and frequent appearances with the Battle Creek Boychoir and the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra.

As a touring ensemble we perform throughout Battle Creek and the surrounding area. In addition, our annual performance tours take us to places such as Toronto, Washington D. C., Cincinnati, St. Louis, and New York. The Girls’ Chorus has traveled to England twice, in 2001 and 2005, both times participating in the Shrewsbury International Music Festival.

The first compact disc of Sir David Willcocks’ The Glories of Shakespeare conducted by the composer was released in February of 2001 as a joint project of the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, Boychoir, and Girls’ Chorus and includes an interactive CD ROM.

The Battle Creek Girls’ Chorus is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, which also includes the Battle Creek Boychoir, Community Chorus, Community Music School, IMPACT Program, and Symphony Orchestra.