SAN ANTONIO – The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio will have their summer camp attendees perform a free concert on Friday.
The performance will take place June 21 on their final day of camp and will be held at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts as part of a “Make Music Day” in San Antonio, according to a news release.
“Our Sounds of Summer concert is an opportunity for our singers to perform in the Tobin Center and dream of their future,” said Dr. Carolyn Cruse, artistic director of the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio. “It’s also exciting to be part of ‘Make Music Day’ and to be one of thousands of other groups across the world performing and sharing our love of music.”
The week-long camp for children ages 7-12 has been held at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church from June 17-20 and it empowered children through music by allowing them to express themselves creatively.
Cruse said students dove into a variety of musical genres and that there are many benefits to singing.
“It’s more than just learning what the notes are on the page. It’s (also) hire-order thinking skills,” Cruse said.
The students learn both discipline and social skills.
“We also learn how to persevere when things might get a little bit challenging,” Cruse said.
The organization has made an impact on many area children’s lives, including Riley Craig, a past participant.
“The past five years has been incredible and I have been able to grow so much as a person because of it,” Riley Craig said.
Craig said the organization played a crucial role in helping her achieve her goals, including getting into the Manhattan School of Music for classical vocal performance.
“I’m really excited to get that kind of training, and I don’t think I would have been able to get into college, a college like that without my time here,” Craig said.
Riley is now back this summer to help with the organization.