It's official

CCM is proclaimed by Governor William Schaefer to be the designated Children's Chorus in the state of Maryland.

CCM is founded

Seeking initially to provide her own musically-talented child with a fulfilling choral experience, Betty Bertaux starts CCM with six children.

The arts on the chopping block

Arts programs and arts teachers bear the brunt of substantial cuts in federal education funding.

46th Anniversary Winter Concert: Gather!

December 2021
Roland Park Country School;
Susan Bialek, artistic director; Patricia McKewen Amato, piano

Teach Our Kids A New Song

January 2022
Trouble4Good Podcast
Anthony "Wordsmith" Parker, rap artist

National Anthem runout for Baltimore Blast

February 2022
SECU Arena

Carmina Burana with Baltimore Choral Arts

February 2022
Shriver Hall Auditorium, Baltimore
Baltimore Choral Arts Society

Charlestown Chapel Concert Series

April 2022
Charlestown Retirement Community, Catonsville

46th Annual Spring Concert: Just Sing!

May 2022
MSB Center for the Arts, Baltimore
Susan Bialek, artistic director; Patricia McKewen Amato, piano

Path To Each Other

August 2022
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Chestertown
Susan Bialek, artistic director; Patricia McKewen Amato, piano

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At approximately $30 per hour, CCM actually costs less than most private lessons. Children work with and build long-lasting friendships with other musically inclined peers with otherwise varying interests from various socio-economic backgrounds. All of our educators are Kodály trained, and they all hold master's degrees in music education. 

CCM students enjoy the experience so much, they remain in the program for years, and derive the many benefits of a comprehensive music education. Moreover, they learn that work can be invigorating, fulfilling, and fun, even as it can be challenging and rigorous.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Following a successful audition, information for registration and tuition payment will be sent to you by email. Class sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Register quickly after a child's acceptance.

AUDITION FEE

There is a non-refundable fee of $25 for each Conservatory program audition.

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

Pay the tuition in full or in installments. Payment plans may be divided into a maximum of 10 installments beginning no later than June 1st and ending no later than March of the following year. A processing fee is applied. Your installment plan must be approved by CCM.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

• Books from Beginner 2 course work and above. Books range from $20 to $70, depending on class placement. Orders may be placed during the online registration process.
• Uniforms
  • All students receive CCM t-shirts
  • Treble choir wear their “Sunday best” in our Winter and Spring annual concerts
  • Lyric and Concert choirs wear either casual or formal uniforms during performances.

If your child outgrows their uniform, contact us about uniform exchanges. Availability is not guaranteed.

• Annual Concert Tickets. Pricing range from $15 to $35 each.
• Additional performances, touring expenses. Lyric and Concert choirs only. Rates vary.

DISCOUNT: EARLY BIRD

• Register and pay non-refundable deposit by a specific date– save $50!
• Pay in full or through an authorized payment plan by a specific date – save $50!
• New Students Only – save $50 by acting quickly after your acceptance!

DISCOUNT: SIBLING DISCOUNT

Save $100 for each sibling enrolled at any level of the Conservatory program or save $30.00 for a sibling enrolled in Crickets.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

It is the policy of the Children’s Chorus of Maryland that no qualified child is excluded for financial reasons, and every effort is made to supply financial assistance where appropriate.

CCM Kaleidoscope Virtual Concert

May 2021
Children's Chorus of Maryland
Distributed on YouTube

Still Standing Together

May 2021
Children's Chorus of Maryland
Maryland School for the Blind, Baltimore
Susan Bialek, artistic director; Patricia McKewen Amato, piano