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The '''Pensacola Children's Chorus''' is a youth choral group that has achieved national prominence under the direction of founders [[Susan Pote|Susan]] and [[Allen Pote]]. It has more than 300 singers between grades 3-12. The group began in [[1990]], originally intended to accompany the [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra]] for a single performance. The group was so well-received that the Symphony Board officially organized the '''Pensacola Symphony Children's Chorus'''. The Chorus became independent from the Symphony in [[1994]].
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The '''Pensacola Children's Chorus''' is a youth choral group that has achieved national prominence under the direction of founders [[Susan Pote|Susan]] and [[Allen Pote]]. It has more than 300 singers between grades 1-12. The group began in [[1990]], originally as a project of the [[Pensacola Symphony Orchestra]]. The group was so well-received that the Symphony Board officially organized the '''Pensacola Symphony Children's Chorus'''. The Chorus became independent from the Symphony in [[1994]].
  
 
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*Performance with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in a benefit concert titled "The Sound of Miracles"  
 
*Performance with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in a benefit concert titled "The Sound of Miracles"  
 
*Performance with Pensacola Opera in a locally written production titled "[[Hurricane Monologues]]"
 
*Performance with Pensacola Opera in a locally written production titled "[[Hurricane Monologues]]"
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*Performance at the 2017 Limerick Sings International Choral Festival in Limerick, Ireland
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*Performance at the 2019 convocation of the Florida chapter of the American Choral Directors Association
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*Performance at the 2020 Southern region convocation of the American Choral Directors Association
  
 
==Notable Alumni==
 
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*[[Will Hedgecock]], singer and electrical engineer
 
*[[Will Hedgecock]], singer and electrical engineer
 
*Hanan Tarabay, opera singer who has sung with [[Wikipedia:Luciano Pavarotti|Luciano Pavarotti]] and [[Wikipedia:Plácido Domingo|Plácido Domingo]]
 
*Hanan Tarabay, opera singer who has sung with [[Wikipedia:Luciano Pavarotti|Luciano Pavarotti]] and [[Wikipedia:Plácido Domingo|Plácido Domingo]]
*[[Wikipedia:Abigail Spencer|Abigail Spencer]], star of canceled [[Wikipedia:Lifetime Television|Lifetime Television's]] original series ''[[Wikipedia:Angela's Eyes|Angela's Eyes]]''
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*[[Wikipedia:Abigail Spencer|Abigail Spencer]], known for [[Wikipedia:Lifetime Television|Lifetime Television's]] original series ''[[Wikipedia:Angela's Eyes|Angela's Eyes]]'' and [[Wikipedia:NBC|NBC]] series ''[[Wikipedia:Timeless|Timeless]]''
*[[Wikipedia:Katy Mixon|Katy Mixon]], movie and television actress
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*[[Wikipedia:Katy Mixon|Katy Mixon]], movie and television actress, known for [[Wikipedia:ABC|ABC]] series ''[[Wikipedia:American Housewife|American Housewife]]''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 26 August 2021

Pensacola Children's Chorus

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Established 1990
Type performing arts
Artistic & Executive Director Alex Gartner
Website http://www.pensacolasings.org

The Pensacola Children's Chorus is a youth choral group that has achieved national prominence under the direction of founders Susan and Allen Pote. It has more than 300 singers between grades 1-12. The group began in 1990, originally as a project of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. The group was so well-received that the Symphony Board officially organized the Pensacola Symphony Children's Chorus. The Chorus became independent from the Symphony in 1994.

Notable Performances[edit]

  • Performance in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. for a reception honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Florida House
  • Performance at the Congressional Staff Christmas Party in the East Room of the White House in Washingon D.C.
  • 16th District of Paris Concert Hall
  • Harrow Arts Center, London
  • The Dream Factory at Aylesford School and Language College in Warwick, England
  • The American Church in Paris, France
  • The Basilica of Notre Dame in Montreal, Quebec
  • The Hofkirche in Lucerne, Switzerland
  • The Heilbronn, Germany Wine Festival
  • Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City
  • A national telecast of the "Hour of Power" from the Crystal Cathedral in California
  • Singing the National Anthem at a Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Minute Maid Stadium in Houston, Texas
  • Performances aboard two cruise ships
  • Performance of "And a Little Child Shall Lead Them" with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra - an original work for chorus and orchestra by composer and Director Allen Pote
  • The Blue Angels' 50th Anniversary Banquet
  • The commissioning of two U.S. Navy ships at Pensacola's Naval Air Station
  • A recording for the National Museum of Naval Aviation's IMAX Theater production of "The Magic of Flight"
  • Recordings of musicals for the Hope Publishing Company which have received national distribution
  • Performance with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra in a benefit concert titled "The Sound of Miracles"
  • Performance with Pensacola Opera in a locally written production titled "Hurricane Monologues"
  • Performance at the 2017 Limerick Sings International Choral Festival in Limerick, Ireland
  • Performance at the 2019 convocation of the Florida chapter of the American Choral Directors Association
  • Performance at the 2020 Southern region convocation of the American Choral Directors Association

Notable Alumni[edit]