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Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus offers musical instruction and bi-lingual performance opportunities based on music from the folk, classical, indigenous, and popular traditions, for students ages 8-12, as well as an early childhood immersion program for children ages 4-7. 

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PROGRAMS

 

SUMMER CAMP 

Summer music enrichment camp introducing basic principles of singing and music theory, as well as learning music in English and Spanish languages.

 

Running during the month of June.   Programming  takes place Monday-Thursday at Yolanda Black Navarro Middle School and at Edison Middle School, in the heart of the East End, culminating in a public performance at the school’s 900-seat theater.

 

AFTER-SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

After-school programming focused on developing and honing musical skills while performing bi-lingual repertoire that represents the many cultures of our students and families. 

 

Students will meet weekly  after school and/or on Sunday afternoon as needed to develop skills like ear training and sight singing which are needed in preparing for public performances and activities. 

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ENSEMBLES

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"Los Jóvenes Cantantes", for children ages 8-12 is our main performance ensemble.  This ensemble meets 2x per week. These children serve as ambassadors of cultural representation for Second Ward and the Greater East End. Public Performances at over 20 community and city-wide events annually help raise awareness to the importance of arts and culture education and representation. These performances are an crucial part of our programming which celebrates cultural identity building character and self-confidence in our children. 

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"Los Principiantes", for children ages  7-10 is our preparatory choir for children with little or no musical or performance experience. This group will be introduced to musical basics and solfege and have the opportunity to perform twice a year, for the Holiday Concert, and Spring Concert. 

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"Los Exploradores" , for children ages 4-6 is our early childhood music immersion program. This group of children meets just once a week to explore instruments, rhythms, and become exposed to many different genres of music from Opera to Symphonies and more. This group will perform twice a year at the Holiday Concert and for the Spring Concert. 

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PERFORMANCE EVENTS 

A robust schedule of public performances at schools and family community events in the East End and Greater Houston. We aim to celebrate our community and raise awareness of the importance of music and cultural representation in the arts.

 

Please check our EVENTS page for a list of confirmed public performances.​