The Willard Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Washington, DC was the place to be on December 27th as the Arlington Children’s Chorus led by Artistic Director Caleb McClay and accompanist Yingfei Li delivered an enchanting performance, singing classic winter songs that warmed everyone’s hearts and kept them in the holiday mood.
The Arlington Children’s Chorus performs at the Ballston Singing Tree Lighting on December 14, 2022
On December 14, 2022, the Arlington Children’s Chorus led by Artistic Director Caleb McClay was pleased to participate at the lighting of the Ballston Singing Tree, an artistic, interactive, sound-responsive lighting system on the central tree in Welburn Square, sponsored as a community gift by Arlington’s friends at Mastercard. Thank you to our friends at Arlington’s Ballston Business Improvement District!
The Arlington Children’s Chorus 2022 Winter Concert was held in front of a packed house on December 11, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Celebrating over 10 years of Inspiring Joy throughout Arlington and its surrounding communities, the Chorus, lead by Artistic Director Caleb McClay, continued to delight the audience with Yingfei Li accompanying. Making her debut appearance leading the Dolces was Assistant Director Andrea Harmon. Special guest was Lindsay Hemphill playing the flute in accompaniment to a moving tribute by the Chorus to her mother Linda Hemphill. The concert highlighted ACC’s growth and progress with its new Executive Director Anika Tené and Chorus Manager Julie Thompson leading the way.
Enjoy the exhilarating energy of the Bel Cantos as they sing Exultate Deo!
The ACC mourns the loss of accompanist Linda Hemphill after a courageous fight with cancer. Linda joined the ACC in September, 2018, working with the Bel Canto and Troubadour tiers. For over 25 years, Linda served as the Director of Music/Organist at Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, where she led two handbell choirs and two singing choirs. Linda often performed with her daughter Lindsay, a professional flutist, at festive occasions. The ACC will miss Linda’s outstanding professionalism and kindness, and will perform a piece in her honor at the Winter Concert to be held on December 11, 2022 at 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington.
The Arlington Children’s Chorus is very pleased to present once again its Spring Concert in person on Sunday, May 15th, 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington (601 N. Vermont Street). The program entitled We Are One will showcase a selection of works including Japanese and Armenian folk songs, traditional melodies, and classical choral pieces. The Bel Canto and Troubadour tiers are led by Artistic Director Caleb McClay and the Dolce tier is led by Director Josh Sommerville. The concert is free and all are welcome!