Fox Valey Children's Chorus provides vocal training and excellence in performance of high quality choral music for children of the Fox Valley.

The chorus began in the fall of 2006, the result of a perceived need in the Fox Valley area for a children’s chorus that seriously pursues the art of choral singing and the dream of the director to fill that need.

The Fox Valley Childrens Chorus consists of two choirs:

Apprentice Choir

• Grade 2 - 4, girls and boys

Concert Choir

• Grade 5 through age 15, girls and boys with unchanged voices

Entry into the chorus is by audition, held three times during the year.

The chorus, drawn from several area communities, works on challenging choral music and presents two concerts per season, the first Sunday in December and the last Sunday in April. They are available to sing for other events as well.

Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at the Congregational Church of Batavia. The Apprentice Choir rehearses from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m., the Concert Choir from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The church is located at 21 S. Batavia Avenue, across the street from the Batavia Public Library.

Fox Valley Children’s Chorus, Inc. is a registered not-for-profit organization.

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Participation Fees

$225 per year first child
$175 per year for each additional sibling

Payment plans are available.

Director

The community chorus is under the direction of Daniele Bruhn. Mrs. Bruhn holds a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University in River Forest, IL. With nearly 30 years of experience in working with children's choirs, she is excited to imagine the possibilities of a community children's choir!

Accompanist

The chorus is accompanied by Melinda Rudy. Mrs. Rudy holds a Master’s degree in piano performance from Northern Illinois University, and has many years experience accompanying choirs and instrumentalists.

Board Members

Catherine Smith-Johnston, President
Licensed Realtor; Real Estate Development
Dolphin Development and Design, LLC

Jennifer Wardynski, Vice President

Dale Rudy, Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Northern Trust Company, Chicago

Joan Zaleski, Secretary

Philip Dripps