Greetings and welcome to the 20th Anniversary Season of the Fairfield County Children's Choir! Over these many years we have provided hundreds of children "the opportunity to participate in a musical experience that is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable." This quote from our Mission Statement only begins to convey the impact the FCCC has had on the lives of our choristers, on their families and on the community as well. We look forward to many more years of making music together!

FCCC conductor and accompanist Lisa Bettke recently shared a great book with our staff titled Imperfect Harmony - Finding Happiness Singing with Others by Stacy Horn. As I read it last month I noticed that the author's descriptions of her choral experiences were synonymous with the comments we often hear from our choristers. Horn writes, "Singing is the one thing in my life that never fails to take me where disenchantment is almost nonexistent and feeling good is pretty much guaranteed. Every

Name: Katherine Vitale

Age: 16

School: Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Town: Fairfield

Favorite FCCC Song: Freedom Trilogy

In Your Own Words 

I joined FCCC in eighth grade, and I couldn't be more grateful that I did. Since then, FCCC has become a huge part of my life. I consider myself extremely lucky that I was able to be part of an environment with so many talented and passionate musicians while also getting to know such incredible people. Whether at a Wednesday night rehearsal or at Carnegie Hall, working alongside such dedicated and talented choristers and conductors has been a gift. I can't thank the conductors and accompanists enough for their patience, passion, and hard work. When I go to college next year, I will definitely miss being part of a choir that has such a high level of musicality but also, perhaps most importantly, knows how to "have fun being awesome."

Name: Mia DeLasho

Age: 16

School: Homeschooled

Town: Fairfield

Favorite FCCC Song: Cloudburst

In Your Own Words  

I joined FCCC when I was twelve years old, it was one of my very first singing experiences, and I have loved every minute of it. Being a bit of a musicals geek, I can remember vividly my feeling of utter joy when I first learned there would be a concert each year dedicated entirely to Broadway music. Participating in FCCC has provided me with amazing opportunities I would not have found elsewhere. I have performed in beautiful spaces, worked with many interesting people, and learned so much about music and the hard work it takes to perform it well. Getting to sing with a large group of people each week has given me a wonderful feeling of community that I had not previously experienced, and such a feeling is not to be underestimated! For all of this and more, I am truly grateful.

Name:  Sarah Quagliariello

Age:  17

School:  Staples High School

Town:  Westport, CT

Favorite FCCC Song:  Total Praise

In Your Own Words

Choir has given me so much over the years and for that I am incredibly grateful!  I have cherished the amazing opportunities to work with extremely talented musicians, both inside and out of the choir, and it has been an honor for me to be able to learn and grow as a musician alongside them.  I am so thankful to have had the opportunities that Mr. Noyes so tirelessly offers and prepares us for, and I know that I could not have received the remarkable training and experiences that come from being a part of FCCC anywhere else.  All in all, the past seven years of my choir involvement have provided me with an invaluable set of knowledge, memories, and friends, and I look forward to enjoying what my senior year brings!

Name: Jenny Moran

Age: 17

School: Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Town: Fairfield

Favorite FCCC Song: Children Go Where I Send Thee 

In Your Own Words  

FCCC has been a part of my life since 5th grade, and it's been amazing. Since then I have been able to travel with FCCC to West Point, Carnegie Hall, perform with the Cross Border Orchestra, and many more. Being in FCCC has changed how I will look at music for the rest of my life, and I greatly appreciate that. I want to say thank you to all of the conductors especially Mr. Noyes for his fantastic conducting throughout the years, and Mr. Cotellese because I have been with him since 7th grade in Concert Choir and he is an amazing and hilarious conductor. Being in FCCC has taught me how to 'have fun being awesome' not only in choir but in other ways as well. Thank you all for a wonderful 8 years in choir that always helped me trudge through school on Wednesdays because I would always say, hey I have choir tonight!

Name: Samantha de Lannoy

Age: 17

School: Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Town: Southport

Favorite FCCC Song:  Bridge Over Troubled Water

In Your Own Words   

I am so lucky to have found FCCC.  What is so amazing about FCCC is that I joined in fifth grade, and no matter how many other things I have grown out of, I still enjoy going to choir.  For me it was a way to still participate in choir while playing in band and wind ensemble in school.  Being in the choir has taught me proper posture while singing and really helped me to become a better musician.  I am thankful for the opportunity it has given me to make new friends, perform in exciting places and work with famous composers.  Thank you to all the choir directors and members for making these past eight years so memorable.  I so happy that I never let my busy schedule prevent me from being a part of this amazing choir.  I am excited to see what my senior year of choir has in store!

Name: Emily Chizmadia

Age: 17

School: Fairfield Ludlowe High School 

Town: Fairfield

Favorite FCCC Song: Total Praise

In Your Own Words  

From fourth grade all the way to my senior year in high school, I have been more than thankful to be in FCCC throughout these past nine years.  Being able to do something I love surrounded by people who love to do the same thing I do is truly a gift. I always try to put into words the feeling that singing with friends gives me, but it cannot really be explained until you experience it yourself. I have made some of my best friends in choir, and I have thousands of great memories to carry on with me for the rest of my life. I feel so lucky to have my "choir family" and to have worked with Mr. Noyes who has been helping me grow as a musician since Kindergarten at Holland Hill. Again, I am overly thankful to have been a part of such a special group who I've sung with, traveled with, joked with, and loved unconditionally throughout these nine years. You all have influenced my life hugely and I will be forever grateful for that!

We recently received this letter from Sofia Bramante's father. Congratulations, Sofia!!!

Dear Jon & Barbara:

I hope that this email finds each of you well, and ready for another exciting season for FCCC.  At the moment, my wife and I are getting ready to "deliver" Sofia to UDel to start her college career, which she is so very ready for, due partly to her experiences in FCCC.  Thank you once again!

I'm writing to tell you some very exciting news!  Sofia has been selected as a Davidson Fellow for 2014.  In case you're unaware, the Davidson Fellowship is a competition that has been named as one of the The10 Biggest Scholarships in the World by TheBestColleges.org, and one of 7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships in U.S. News & World Report.

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Sarah von Euler is now a freshman at Davidson College in North Carolina.

Hi Mr. Noyes:

Hope the school year and choir season have gotten off to a good start. Just wanted to let you know that we heard from Sarah last night and she was ecstatic to have been invited to join Davidson's top choir. It only has 40 members, so she was not at all confident that she would make it, but the excellent training and experience she received through FCCC paid off. Thank you! Looking forward to attending some concerts in the upcoming year!

Best wishes,
Nancy von Euler    

The memo below was written by Carol Huffert, a choir parent, in response to a caroling project the choir will undertake in December 2014, visiting nursing homes and people who are homebound.
 
Hi Jon - My daughter, Katie Huffert will be joining Chambers this year. She is very excited to be part of your wonderful group. I wanted to take a minute to thank you in advance for your upcoming caroling project. I personally witnessed how carolers singing for a person at their home can make an incredible difference. Almost 27 years ago my Mom was at home with terminal cancer and in tremendous pain. Read More 

We have received numerous requests for some type of alumni event. We would like to do something very special to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Please help us design a fun project that would include the largest possible number of participants. Send us your answers to the questions below and any other thoughts you might have.

- Would you be able to attend our Spring Concert on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM in Norwalk?
- Could you rehearse one or two songs sometime that afternoon?
- Would a date in later May or June be better?
- Do you have any suggested repertoire?
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Winter Concert

Joy to the World!
Sunday, December 7, 2014, 3 pm 

Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT   

We're kicking off our 20th season on a joyful note!

Let the peace and joy of the season lift your spirits in the dark of winter as choristers of the Fairfield County Children's Choir raise their voices in classic holiday selections such as O Holy Night, Silent Night, S'vivon, Let There Be Peace on Earth, Carol of the Bells, and Jingle Bell Swing, as well as the inspiring You Raise Me Up. Join us for this festive program!

Broadway Concert & Auction 

Timeless Favorites and Today's Hits
Saturday, February 7, 2015, 7 pm, (Auction-5:30 pm)
Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT    

From the time-honored tradition of Fiddler on the Roof and the Edwardian nannies and chimney sweeps of Mary Poppins, to the smooth rhythm and blues of Motown: The Musical and the fantastic break-out phenomenon Frozen, we are pleased to present this year's selection of hit musicals! In addition to rousing choruses, our talented student soloists will step into the spotlight to add their unique interpretations of the songs we all love. The fantastic FCCC orchestra will join us on stage and add its own pizzazz to this not-to-be-missed evening of story and song!

Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk, CT

We are celebrating this momentous anniversary season by singing our favorite songs of the past 20 years. The program for our May concert will be chosen by our choristers, families and audience--past and present--by request. The list of music includes many of the selections we have performed over the years. We are excited to bring back some old favorites!