Learn to sing and make new friends!

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Vivace Children's Chorus builds confidence and artistry in young singers through exceptional vocal training, inspiring performances, and joyful, collaborative experiences that strengthen our community.

Program Benefits

  • A group of young children, seated on chairs, some raising their hands, in a classroom or activity room, with a woman standing in front of them.

    Vocal Technique

    Learn proper breathing, posture, and vocal production techniques in a healthy, age-appropriate way

  • A group of five people, dressed in black, standing close together with one man in the foreground playing a hand drum and smiling.

    Cultural awareness

    Exposure to diverse musical styles and traditions that broaden cultural understanding

  • Group of young girls singing or performing in a choir, dressed in black and white outfits, standing in a row indoors.

    Leadership

    Regular performance opportunities that build stage presence and overcome performance anxiety

  • A young girl drawing on a whiteboard with a black marker. Her cowlick hairstyle is visible. The whiteboard has colorful markers and a wooden frame with paint splatters.

    Music Literacy

    Build sight-reading skills, music theory knowledge, and cognitive abilities enhanced by music education

  • Children working on arts and crafts projects at a table with paper, markers, and supplies.

    Collaboration

    Develop listening skills, teamwork, and the ability to blend individual voices into ensemble singing

  • Young girls singing in a choir, dressed in black and white, standing in rows in a formal setting with a grand piano in the background.

    Self-expression

    Gain confidence in performance and develop artistic expression through varied musical repertoire

A woman in a black blazer conducting an orchestra with a baton in her right hand.

Meet the Founder

Dr. Ingrid Lestrud

Dr. Lestrud brings over 20 years of professional experience in choral education and conducting. As former Principal Associate Conductor of the Grammy Award-winning National Children's Chorus, she has prepared young singers for performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. She holds a Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern University and has served on college faculties across the country.

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Help Young Voices Rise with a Donation

Your generosity supports scholarships, music education, rehearsal space, and meaningful performance opportunities for children in grades K–6 across the greater Washington, DC region. Every gift strengthens a young singer’s confidence and love of music.

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