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What Parents Say...

We asked CCM parents to share some of the reasons why they chose Children's Chorus of Maryland for their children. Here's what they told us.

"In today's family life, more and more children's activities make their bid for the time, energy and financial resources of families … CCM is among the most worthwhile, important activities for our family to be involved in at this time."
"…my heartfelt appreciation for your hard work preparing the kids for the [Winter] Concert. I am a musician, but limited to instrumental repertoire and had no idea how much beautiful (stunningly so) choral music there is in the world. Spectacular selections, wonderful accompaniment, and the children, well, there are no words. I cried on and off through the entire program. In fact, I started crying during rehearsal while I was setting up…. It was such a joy and honor to see [my children] in such a rich, artistic environment."
"We were in [another children's chorus] but my daughter wasn't really learning much. Since we switched, her learning is incredible, but even more important, her enjoyment and understanding is tremendous."
"Just want to say THANK YOU for a terrific program. This is the highlight of our son’s week. His teacher is extremely talented and patient with the children. We are very, very pleased with everything."
"I don't like being just a number, or just a face in a large crowd. I liked the personal attention and customized, almost 'boutique' nature of CCM. My daughter gets tons of personal attention, and she has made many seriously good friends. And if I have a question or a problem I get fast, personal service. We love it."
"The difference with Children's Chorus of Maryland is the training is much more intensive and focused. I think it requires a lot of discipline on the part of the children, but it also fosters that discipline."
"My daughter sings all the time – I was worried that she would hurt her voice without proper training. Now SHE coaches ME on proper technique! She's 7 years old!"
"[My daughter] today opened her 3-5th grade BMS concert, by walking onto the stage alone and singing solo, a cappella in front of her entire school and their parents. She was perfect! She was so proud of herself, the praises she received from parents and peers was amazing to her self-esteem! I have your CCM training to credit for this - besides a pretty wonderful kid -thank you."
"My son does not particularly like sports, so he doesn't fit in with many of the boys at school. I wanted him to find a group where he fits in. He LOVES CCM!"
"I sang in the choir when I was in school, but I did not learn to read music, and I've always regretted that. I want to do more for my children."
"I've got a tin ear, and my music teacher told me to move my mouth but don't sing. That hurt! If I can help my son avoid that pain, that's very important to me. At CCM, they actually TEACH kids how to sing right."
"Our school reduced the music program AGAIN, which I totally disagreed with! I wanted better than that for my son."
"Not to brag, but it just seems that our son has a lot of music talent. We wanted to get him good training so that he does not get frustrated, or lose his love of music. Plus he just really loves being with other musical kids."
"My daughter was painfully shy before joining CCM. Now she's really developing a lot of confidence and poise. I love what CCM has done for her."
"I am so pleased that we found CCM! My daughter LOVES coming to class and NEVER wants to miss it. She loves the other kids and feels welcomed by them. Thank you for making this such a good experience for us."
"Before [my daughter] started Children's Chorus of Maryland, she had learning disabilities. She couldn't read very well, she couldn't do math, she couldn't do a lot of things, because of her learning disabilities. By taking Children's Chorus of Maryland classes, and singing with the chorus, not only did she develop the ability to read and write and everything else, but it was amazing! Starting the year with not being able to read road signs - we said: read this: s-t-o-p, 'stop', she wouldn't be able to do that. By the end of the year, she was picking up books and reading books, cover to cover."
"I can't carry a tune in a bucket, as they say, but my son can, and I wanted to make sure it stays that way. He can avoid a lot of the pain I went through."
"My daughter was failing in school, and she was just miserable, not feeling good about herself. CCM has given her back her confidence, and her schoolwork has improved tremendously. In fact, now she's above grade level and in the Talented and Gifted program! We are all so happy."
"I wanted my daughter to go to college one day, and I thought our finances might make that difficult. The progress reports and transcripts that CCM provides has helped her in her applications, acceptances, and scholarships. Just from doing something she loved! She will graduate next year."
"Our older children were in [other groups], but the lack of good discipline really bothered us. CCM is so well run, and the children behave so well, it's a real joy to participate. Our two youngest are in CCM now. Plus it's a community of 'like-minded' families, so they're making really good friends. It's just really wonderful."
"I would like to thank you for letting me assist to my daughter's audition. It was an extremely pleasant atmosphere of outstanding professionalism combined to a genuine, natural kindness. Let me express my admiration for your dedicated staff that I had the pleasure to observe at the open house: it was astonishing to watch your staff teaching complex concepts to such young children and keeping them so interested!"
"My son was already spending a lot of time on the computer, and call me old-fashioned but I wanted to balance that with REAL people, real social situations, you know, like real life! I'm so glad we joined CCM because he has real friends now. CCM teaches us that a good chorus is like a team, and it's so true. But without the horrible 'little league' syndrome you hear so much about. So he's learning great teamwork, too. I like that."
"We couldn't afford private schools, but we wanted one thing in [our children's] lives that would provide aspects of a good private school: respect, discipline, high standards, close friendships that last a lifetime, even good networking with like-minded people. CCM is one tenth the cost of a full time private school, but it sure provides all of that and more. We definitely got our money's worth!"
"We knew a family that was in CCM, and the seriousness of the program, along with the obvious joy and learning their kids were experiencing, convinced us to try it. We've never regretted it."
"[CCM is] an outstanding combination of fine music making, genuine scholarship, ear training, theory, sight singing, and just plain fun. A rare opportunity for singers to gain the skills that make them truly literate musicians."

THE CONSERVATORY

At CCM, your child will do more than sing in a choir.

Highly qualified teachers will train your child toward achieving music literacy.

Our Conservatory Program cultivates an environment where children: learn musicianship skills that build self-confidence; develop good habits of self-discipline and diligence; and build friendships with other musical children.

Did we mention that our students love to come to classes and rehearsals because they have so much fun, too?

Would you like to know more before requesting an interview? Learn more about our Conservatory Program.

CHORISTERS WEIGH IN

The children who complete the Conservatory Program have made CCM a significant part of much of their young lives.

Who better than they could talk about what it means to be a CCM chorister?

Read what the children say.