WINONA LAKE – This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Community Arts Program delivering choral music for Kosciusko County.
The Warsaw Community Choir was organized by Rev. Richard L. Anderson in 1984 when he was commissioned by the Warsaw Ministerium. Since then, the community-based choir has continued to focus on bringing together men and women (high school age and above) from the community who share a love for music through singing in harmony, according to a provided news release. The ensemble brings quality choral music to Warsaw/Winona Lake and the surrounding communities of Kosciusko County.
In 2001, the Lakeland Youth Chorale was created to provide high-quality choral instruction to children outside of their school and church experiences.
In 2024, Classic Arts Programs changed its name to Community Arts Program, to collaborate with all art forms in Kosciusko County. Additionally, the individual performance groups have been renamed to reflect the mission of the organization.
About The Community Arts Program Groups
Vocal Vision: The choral ensemble of men and women from the community who share a love for music through singing in harmony. Members include men and women from the community and graduates of Vocal Vision Youth. They bring quality choral music to Warsaw/Winona Lake and the surrounding communities of Kosciusko County.
New and returning members can register online at www.capwarsaw.com/vocal-vision.
Vocal Vision Prep: The preparatory program focuses on teaching young singers the basics of music in a fun and engaging educational environment. This group is for children in grades K-2. Many of the graduates of this program join Vocal Vision Youth.
Registration and other details can be found online at capwarsaw.com/vocal-vision-prepcap
Vocal Vision Youth: a select group of boys and girls who are committed to training in proper vocal technique and choral music. This group is open to all children in grades 3-10. Past members are encouraged to register and new performers can audition by signing up online at capwarsaw.com/vocal-vision-youth
Vocal Vibes: This select ensemble is composed of eight singers from within Vocal Vision and focuses on performing more complex songs in a variety of jazz styles; many taken from the Great American Songbook.
More details can be found online at www.capwarsaw.com/vocal-vibes
Summer Music Academy: The Summer Music Academy offers exceptional opportunities for pianists, violinists, violists, cellists and string bass middle and high school students. Designed to provide personalized coaching tailored to performer’s solo and ensemble repertoire needs, sessions with experienced and accomplished instructors are dedicated to nurturing skills and guiding students toward reaching a new performance level.
2024-2025
Performance Season
The community is invited to attend three choral performances and the annual fundraiser for the 40th anniversary season. These performances begin with the Fall Choral Fest focusing on the Legacy and foundation of choral beginnings. The program will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Warsaw First United Methodist Church.
Ushering in the Christmas Season, choral performances for Christmas in the Village - Noel! will be held at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. There will be three performances to choose from, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.
The annual fundraiser, Java, Jive and Pie will take place at the Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. This continues to be a popular event with music provided by Vocal Vibes and instrumental performers. Join us for an evening of dancing, snacks, auction items, pie and exceptional music.
The final concert will be held at Rodeheaver Auditorium at 7 p.m. March 22. This will focus on celebration and singing and has been titled “Synergized.” The program will showcase the combined talents of multiple choral groups as they fill the auditorium with songs that will leave you energized and launch us into the next 40 years of quality musical offerings, the release states.
All of this information and more can be found on the Community Arts Program's website and Facebook page at www.capwarsaw.com and www.facebook.com/ClassicArtsPrograms