Dear Master Chorale Singers and Families,

Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 season! I'm so excited to begin rehearsals with this wonderful group, it's going to be a great year!

Please see below for important items that you should note as our season begins:

Our new rehearsal location and new drop-off procedure.
Our first rehearsal is this Sunday, August 13 and our first performance is at the ICC Polo Party at Sunset on August 18.
Information about the required Master Chorale Retreat on August 26-27.
Ways to prepare your family and your singer for an excellent season with the ICC including logging in to Chorus Connection, upcoming events, and more.

Please scroll down to get all of the details about these notable notes!

See you soon,

Mrs. Hughley

New Rehearsal Location

ICC Performing Arts Center at 9111 Allisonville Road

Our first rehearsal will be THIS Sunday, August 13 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm in the brand new ICC Performing Arts Center! We cannot wait to share this new space with you and begin a new season of song together.

Full address:

9111 Allisonville Road

Indianapolis, IN 46250

Drop-off procedure:

See the map for a visual of these instructions.

Enter the parking lot from East 91st Street
Circle around the parking lot to the southeast corner of the building to drop off your singer. Singers should enter the front door.
Exit the parking lot onto East 91st Street or circle around the lot again to park.

Alternatively, you may enter from East 91st Street and use the ICC parking lot to park, and then walk to the front entrance.

Polo Party at Sunset Performance

The ICC Polo Party at Sunset at Hickory Hall Polo Club on Friday, August 18 will benefit the ICC and our new home. Master Chorale, Indy Voice Monday, Indy Voice Wednesday, Lyric Monday, Lyric Wednesday, and Lyric Brownsburg choirs will all be performing the National Anthem at the start of the polo match to welcome guests, friends, and family for an evening of fun!

Performance details:

Call time: 5:00 pm on August 18
Location: Hickory Hall Polo Club, 7551 E 100 N., Whitestown, IN
Uniform: Casual (shorts of appropriate length may be worn with your ICC polo if it's hot outside!)
Meeting point and entry instructions: Once you've entered the facility and your family has parked, please meet other ICC singers at 5:45 pm at the Grandstand Tower. This event typically sells out, so please plan to arrive around 4:30 pm to get in line to enter the gates.
Approximate dismissal: The event will end at about 9:00 pm.

This is a ticketed event. Families must purchase an entry ticket in order to attend the performance. We recommend purchasing your carload ticket in advance for $40 per carload and arrive early, as the event is expected to sell out! Get tickets here.

We also need volunteers to help us at the event! There are many different volunteer positions available, with most only being just an hour each so you can help out and still enjoy the match. There are volunteer opportunities for both adults and for ICC singers in middle or high school.

See Volunteer Positions & Sign Up

Master Chorale Retreat

Master Chorale retreat is coming up on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27. We will be getting a start on learning our repertoire, learning from guest directors, and of course having some fun! Retreat is mandatory to attend, here are details:

Saturday, August 26 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, August 27 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Both days of retreat will take place at:

Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel

4850 E Main Street Carmel, IN 46033

Preparing for the 23-24 Season

Meet Your Director

Amy Hoffman Hughley is the Associate Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Since joining the ICC staff in 2013, she holds artistic and administrative duties, directing Master Chorale, directing the Anderson Youth Chorale, overseeing artistic staff, and assisting Artistic Director Joshua Pedde.

You can reach out to Mrs. Hughley via email: ahughley@icchoir.org

Resources for Families

Parent and Family Meeting

Join us for a meeting to kick off the season to learn about singer expectations, upcoming events, and more. The in-person parent meeting will take place early in the season and you will be notified of the time and date so you can join us.

Financial Assistance

The ICC is proud to offer financial assistance to help children have access to our quality music education experiences. To apply for financial assistance for your singer(s), carefully complete, sign, and return this application to the choir office by August 31, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Late applications may not be accepted. Applications for singers with outstanding fees will not be considered.

Singer Handbook

The 23-24 Singer Handbook covers the ICC policies and procedures for rehearsals and performances. Be sure to read over this important document as the season begins!

Singer & Families Page

This page hosts official choir information like the Chorus Connection login link, uniform information, and important forms and documents.

Chorus Connection

The ICC will now be utilizing a new online program called Chorus Connection that will be your family's hub for all things ICC. You'll be able to pay tuition, find the choir calendar, access practice tracks, and more - all in one place!

Once you complete your singer's choir registration, the email address listed as the primary guardian will receive an email inviting you to create your singer's Chorus Connection profile. If you've already registered for next season, you can expect your Chorus Connection invitation email in the coming weeks. Creating a Chorus Connection account is mandatory and must be completed before your singer's first choir rehearsal. Don't forget to save the password you create!

Uniform Requirements

See all of the details regarding casual and formal uniforms here.

ICC Parents Association Board

You are invited to become a member of the ICC Parents Association Board! The board is made up of volunteers who want to help support their singers and their directors. The time commitment is relatively low - the board meets quarterly during the school year for an hour or two (generally during Monday Indy Voice rehearsals, though Zoom continues to be an option). Members of the board also help out with Parent's Association responsibilities, such as used uniform sales, logo wear, snacks for retreats, gifts for singers, and other things.

It's a great way to get more involved with the organization and help out! If you'd like to join, fill out the form below and the board will be in touch about their meeting schedule. Feel free to contact Erin Mayer, Board President, with any questions.

ICC Parents Association Board Interest Form

Mark Your Calendar for Season Concerts

Each concert features a different set of performing choirs, so be sure to check your choir's calendar in Chorus Connection for specifics! Season Tickets are available now, and advanced ticket sales for individual concerts will be available soon.