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Chicago Children's ChoirFounded in 1956, Chicago Children's Choir is a multiracial, multicultural choral music education organization, shaping the future by making a difference in the lives of children and youth through musical excellence. The Choir currently serves nearly 3,000 children, ages 8-18 through choirs in 48 schools, after-school programs in 7 Chicago neighborhoods and the internationally acclaimed Concert Choir. Under Artistic Director Josephine Lee, the Choir has undertaken many highly successful national and international tours, has been featured in nationally broadcast television and radio performances including the TODAY show, and has performed for such dignitaries as former President and Senator Clinton, former South African President Nelson Mandela and the ***** ****. With its diverse repertoire, the Choir collaborates regularly with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Millennium Park in addition to other renowned music, theatre and dance ensembles. In 2004, Chicago Children’s Choir released its first studio-recording Open Up Your Heart, and in 2006, released the soundtrack for the Jeff Award-nominated original musical Sita Ram. Artistic Leadership of Chicago Children's ChoirJosephine Lee, Artistic DirectorJudy Hanson, Director of Choral ProgramsMollie Stone, Associate ConductorJohn Goodwin, Principal Accompanist and Conductor in ResidenceChicago Children's Choir is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Chicago Children's ChoirChicago Cultural Center78 East Washington Street, 5th FloorChicago, Illinois 60602(P) 312-849-8300(F) 312-849-8309www.ccchoir.org