A Legacy of Song
Celebrating 25 years at MCC
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25 years! That is what we have celebrated all season long. 25 years of bringing exceptional choral music education and performance experiences to Milwaukee youth. And what an amazing 25 years it has been. From the relationships we've built and the locations we've toured to the countless children that have touched our hearts.
MCC wouldn't be what it is without founder and Music Director Emeritus Emily Holt Crocker.
Mrs. Crocker is a nationally recognized composer, served as Vice President of Choral Publication at Hal Leonard Corporation and worked extensively with the American Choral Directors Association.
MCC is ending our 25th concert season with a dramatic performance
A Legacy of Song
on Saturday, May 18 at St. Sebastian Parish. Mrs. Crocker will join us for this monumental event. She will conduct past pieces she performed with our alumni, plus MCC will perform the world premier "Who Is There Like Me" commissioned by MCC from Mrs. Crocker.
Following
A Legacy of Song
, we will host a reception to express our gratitude to all, but also to celebrate the launch of
Give2Sing
.
What is
Give2Sing
? Keep an eye on your email and social media in the coming weeks to learn more!
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The Board's Corner: Meet Our New Board of Director and Treasurer
We are thrilled to introduce our community to Darin Janecek! Darin recently joined MCC's Board of Directors and is our new Board Treasurer.
Darin grew up in the Milwaukee area. He received an accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and then moved to Chicago where he earned an MBA with a specialization in finance from Loyola University-Chicago in 1995. He remained in the Chicago area until 2007, when he moved back to Milwaukee with his family.
Darin is focused on giving back to the community that helped him get to where he is at today, and his children motivated him in that decision. "In determining what causes to get involved with, I saw how the various activities and groups my children were a part of had a large influence on shaping who they are now as young adults," said Darin. "So I made the decision that I wanted to be involved with an organization that also helps to positively influence the children that are part of it."
Overall, Darin is looking forward to meeting new people and making new relationships.

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MCC
Upcoming Events
Spring Kaleidoscope:
Sunday, April 7, Milwaukee Youth Chorale and Voices of Eterna will sing music of the British Monarch since 1724. With the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Men's Choir.
Sing-a-thon:
Member musical fundraiser on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00a.m. - 3:45p.m. at Southridge Mall.
A Legacy of Song Concert:
Celebrating 25 Years. Saturday, May 18 at St. Sebastian Parish at 2:00p.m.
Spring Campaign Launch Party:
A post-concert reception
on May 18 at St. Sebastian Parish. Celebrating the launch of
Give2Sing
.
Midsummer Nights Dream:
MCC singers perform with the Milwaukee Ballet from May 26 through June 2 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Carmina Burana:
Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23 at The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. MCC singers, joined with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra bring you the scenic cantata of Carmina Burana.
Visit our
website
to view all our upcoming performances!
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UPAF's
2019 Campaign
The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) supports Milwaukee performing arts organizations that enrich our lives, educate our youth and strengthen our economy. UPAF's support is possible because of our local community and their donations to UPAF's annual Campaign.
On March 4, UPAF celebrated the launch of their 2019 Campaign! The Campaign financially supports member groups, ensuring that our performing arts thrive for generations to come.
UPAF's 2018 Campaign raised an incredible $12 million! Fourteen prominent performing arts organizations benefited from that funding, including MCC. So know when you donate to UPAF's 2019 Campaign that you are making a sound investment in our local talent.
Individuals can also support the 2019 Campaign by ho
sting Workplace Giving. Whether a small business, large corporation or a nonprofit, join over 200 local organizations that are making a difference through their Workplace Giving.

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Giving of Songs
Giving of Songs
is a unique way to honor an extraordinary person who has touched your life. With a gift of $50, we will dedicate a song to your special person in
A Legacy of Song
concert
program on May 18. Not only is it a wonderful way to express your admiration, but your tax-deductible donation provides support to MCC concert expenses and programming.
Honor someone special with a gift of song.
To give the
Gift of Songs
, complete the
form here
and follow the return instructions.
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January's 'A Quarter Question Poll' answered: Which composer do you prefer more, Ludwig can Beethoven or Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
When asked who our audience prefers, it's an even split!
50% said Beethoven
and
50% said Wolfgang
.
We can see why this race would be so close. Mozart had a powerful influence on the work of Beethoven. Word has it that the two met in Vienna in 1787 where Beethoven apparently had a few lessons from Mozart. While this is the only known meeting, the two have many similar experiences. After Mozart's death, Beethoven returned to Vienna and became closely acquainted with some of Mozart's associates, was trained by the same individuals, and traveled to the same cities. While visiting Prague, for example, Beethoven composed an extended concert aria
for the noted soprano
Josepha Duschek
, as Mozart had done nearly 10 years earlier.
While the two hard many shared experiences and both composers used the Sonata Allegro form, the music is very different. They each have their own distinct personalities and this comes through very prominently in their music. Beethoven has a much more fiery personality with many surprises in his music. Whereas Mozart's music is clean and precise.
Thanks for voting and sharing your opinion.
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UPAF
Ride for the Arts
We invite you to celebrate the end of our amazing 25
th
season by participating in the annual
United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) Ride for the Arts
, June 2.
This event, sponsored by Miller Lite, is more than just a ride – it’s an opportunity for friends, families and coworkers to have fun and support our region’s world class
performing arts organizations
.
MCC relies on support from our community. By participating in the UPAF Ride for the Arts, you have an opportunity to make an impact not only for the Milwaukee Arts Community, but for MCC.
Riders interested in registering can opt to participate in one of five routes, ranging in length from 5 to 70 miles. Fees also vary from $35 to $75 – depending on your age and sign-up time. Children under 12 years of age register and ride for free!!
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Appreciating:
Ewing Family
Today, we give a BIG thank you to an amazing family who has supported MCC for nearly a decade. Together, they have made a tremendous impact on the organization, our singers and our staff.
Parents of a Milwaukee Youth Chorale singer, Jeff and Susan Ewing are both outstanding volunteers of MCC and we could not be more appreciative of their efforts. No job is too large or small for this duo team. From Susan's work in organizing concert concessions and managing the entire volunteer effort at MCC, to Jeff's undertaking of the new MCC website, the couple selflessly donate enormous amounts of time and energy to MCC.
Again we say thank you.
Thank you for your patience, respect and perseverance. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge to build our organization's capacity.
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A very big thank you to the
Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota
(SAI) for their generous sponsorship of our concert
A Legacy of Song
. As a monetary sponsor,
Milwaukee SAI
Alumnae Chapter
helps reduce the costs associated with our programs, and ensures that the monies raised at concerts can be used to support MCC, our programs and students.
Milwaukee SAI
Alumnae Chapter
was founded in 1953 as part of the Epsilon A Province. SAI is an international music fraternity for women whose mission is to
encourage, nurture and support the art of music.
Milwaukee SAI Alumnae Chapter members include talented teachers, performers, arts administrators, and leaders in the music community. The chapter sponsors musical programs, fundraisers and service projects.
Thank you,
Milwaukee SAI Alumnae Chapter
for seeing the value of our mission and the importance of performing arts opportunities for youth in the Milwaukee area. To learn more about
Milwaukee SAI Alumnae Chapter, visit them on their
website
and
Facebook
.
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25 Reasons to Give
during
MCC's 25th Anniversary
In January, we gave you 5 of
25 Reasons to Give
during our 25th anniversary season
. 25 Reasons to Give
is a list of 25 reasons why our Board of Directors, volunteers, families and staff donate their time, money and resources to Milwaukee Children's Choir. The list is so amazing, we want to share 5 more reasons with you today.
6. MCC makes music education more accessible. No child is excluded from participation in MCC programs due to financial reasons. With this goal in mind, MCC offers Tuition Assistance for families who cannot afford the cost of tuition.
7. Because of our love for the arts. We all love music. No matter who you are, where you’re from or what you like to do, music brings us all together. Singing is a part of virtually every culture and it provides an accessible entry point for arts exposure, with fewer barriers to participation than those posed by other art forms.
8. MCC builds friendships. Children are surrounded with other young people who have something in common – their love for music. MCC provides opportunities for children to sing songs alongside youth their own age, working together toward a common goal. The consistency of seeing these children week to week, while working towards one goal, builds deep, lasting friendships.
9. Students develop lifelong skills. Singing in a choir not only adds the beauty of music to a child’s life, but they develop leadership, problem-solving and teamwork skills, in addition to academic achievement and feelings of success.
10. Because MCC has supported more than 15,000 youth in Milwaukee. Whether through our evening and weekend programs or in-schools, MCC has touched many Milwaukee children with the gift of song.
We look forward to sharing 15 more reasons with you soon.
Thank you, all for your support!
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Meet our Board of Directors. Visit us online by clicking here:
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