One of the most exciting things happening at CCSA is the newest addition to our community outreach. We now bring Music Together, free of charge to those that need us most: the children and families at Haven for Hope. Each week we watch and celebrate as music begins to touch their lives. We bear witness to the transformational experiences as parents discover a new relationship with their children and, even if only for those few moments, find peace and joy in sharing this new bond together through music.
Is the joy that comes from singing powerful? We think so! We know that one look at the faces of our littlest artists will convince you too. We invite you to support our initiative at Haven for Hope. Join us as we shape our future - one voice at a time.
Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. Classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical; children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence when nurtured in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. Parents and caregivers are present at each class – contributing to the enrichment of their child’s music environment regardless of their own musical abilities.
According to a nationwide survey taken in 2003 by the Gallup organization, 95% of Americans believe that music is a key component in a child's well-rounded education. Eighty percent of respondents agreed that music aids in academic achievement and 88% believe participation in music helps teach children discipline. We know that singing in a choir is the most active form of music-making in our country: an estimated 42.6 million Americans participate in a community, civic, or church chorus. We also know that participation in a chorus program also promotes community connectedness and builds social capital that can help to bridge major societal barriers such as race, religion, class, and ethnicity.
Your 5-7-year-old is developing quickly and exploring new activities, mastering new skills, and gaining independence. As a parent, you may be making choices about extracurricular activities that complement their new school experiences and support their growth—in music and in life. Our Music Together Big Kids program helps your child take the next step in music development by blending the elements of Music Together that parents and children love with new activities, skills, and challenges that are developmentally appropriate for 5-7-year-old children.
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Project: Sing! is our community outreach program serving elementary children in grades 3 through 6 in the Harlandale, San Antonio and Edgewood school districts and area private schools. Participating students who do not have the opportunity or access to CCSA’s core programs join together weekly in their own neighborhood for one or two condensed semesters of singing, learning, and sharing taught by our staff. Project: Sing! is tuition-free and no audition or prior experience is necessary. Participating students receive the same level of curriculum and instruction as our core programs and have the opportunity to shine musically, to broaden their horizons, to make new friends from other schools.SA Arts Beat on Project: Sing!
The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio is comprised of over 200 talented and dedicated young musicians from San Antonio and surrounding communities. Founded in 1983 by Marguerite McCormick, CCSA’s mission is to bring the highest quality choral music education and performance opportunities to children throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to presenting its own concert series, CCSA regularly sings with the San Antonio Symphony and Mastersingers, has performed alongside the Texas Bach Choir and the UTSA Choirs and Orchestra, the United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants, and has been featured in the San Antonio Festival, the San Antonio Early Music Festival, Musica San Antonio, and the San Antonio Founders Day Celebration.
One of the most exciting things happening at CCSA is the newest addition to our community outreach. We now bring Music Together, free of charge to those that need us most: the children and families at Haven for Hope. Each week we watch and celebrate as music begins to touch their lives. We bear witness to the transformational experiences as parents discover a new relationship with their children and, even if only for those few moments, find peace and joy in sharing this new bond together through music.
Your 5-7-year-old is developing quickly and exploring new activities, mastering new skills, and gaining independence. As a parent, you may be making choices about extracurricular activities that complement their new school experiences and support their growth—in music and in life. Our Music Together Big Kids program helps your child take the next step in music development by blending the elements of Music Together that parents and children love with new activities, skills, and challenges that are developmentally appropriate for 5-7-year-old children.
