National Children’s Chorus Launches World-Class Vocal Arts Program at Compton

The National Children’s Chorus, under the leadership of Artistic Director Luke McEndarfer, has established a preeminent vocal arts initiative at Compton High School.

The scholarship-funded program that began this semester operates three times a week as an accredited music class within the school; students study ensemble singing, vocal technique, music theory, sight-singing, and performance practice.

NCC aims to build a robust program in Compton Unified that will inspire the community’s young voices to reach their potential as they look ahead to the opening of the Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young Performing Arts Center. The new venue will serve as a state-of-the-art concert hall built through a $10M leadership gift by music mogul Dr. Dre.

NCC has established itself as one of the world’s leading children’s choirs and provides training to more than 1,400 students across the nation, comprising 40 choirs that feature seven levels of instruction for ages 5 to 18. Opening at Compton High School, the organization expands its commitment to providing access to the NCC’s educational resources with special focus on communities with the greatest impact potential.

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