About Us

TCNE has a long history of performances of classical and fine contemporary literature for children’s voices. We serve young people ages 6-19 from over 35 diverse communities.

Over its thirty three-year history, TCNE has achieved many significant artistic milestones.  Our choirs have performed under the direction of Sir David Willcocks and Keith Lockhart, and have shared Boston’s Symphony Hall stage with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and many Boston-area choruses. TCNE has commissioned many works and has participated in international exchanges and tours including England, Canada, Germany, Florida, Louisiana, and most recently Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C.

In keeping with its goal of educating new audiences, TCNE presents an annual educational concert at Merrimack College.  Through the medium of opera, select music and an education packet, the children are exposed to the many facets of classical music. This year, The Enchantress, by Victor Herbert, is a fully staged and costumed presentation with a Prince, Princesses and an enchantress.

The success of these performances is a tribute to the enthusiasm and talents of the members of the cast and choir, as children sing for children.

Date modified: Thursday, September 3, 2009

Quick Facts

Year Founded

1975

Members

More than 100 children, ages 6-18.

Representation

Students from over 20 communities throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Auditions

In fall and spring for new members; spring for returning members.

Rehearsals

Mondays, September through June at West Parish Church, Andover.

History

With thirty seasons behind us, we have some great memories to share.