THE FREDERICK CHILDRENS CHORUS INC

What THE FREDERICK CHILDRENS CHORUS INC does

The Frederick Children's Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Judy DuBose in Frederick, Maryland, delivering non-audition choral music education to children and youth ages 0 through 18. The organization operates from a headquarters at 22 South Market Street and uses additional rehearsal and class venues including the Y Ausherman Arts Center, SHIFT Work + Play, South End Baptist Church, and two elementary schools for summer camps. Programming is delivered through four progressive, age-tiered ensembles—Little Music Makers (Hummingbirds ages 0-3, Wrens ages 3-5, Mockingbirds grades K-2), Training Chorus (grades 3-5), Concert Chorus (grades 6-8), and Chamber Singers (grades 9-12)—supplemented by week-long summer music camps and the Annual Messiah Sing-Along community event held at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and operational rather than core: registration and online store management run on the ChoirGenius platform, donations are processed through HubSpot payment links, and the website is built on Wix. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, mobile applications, APIs, or patents are disclosed. The full-time team is small (1-10 employees) supported by a Board of Directors led by President Melina Kay Miller, with Artistic Director Karis Nichols and Executive Director Carrie Silver handling day-to-day leadership.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring tuition (e.g., Chamber Singers at $125/month, semester programs at $60-100/month installments), one-time summer camp fees ($115-$225 per week), donations and corporate sponsorships (sponsor tiers from Wreath $300 through Presenting Sponsor $5,000 for the Messiah Sing-Along), and ancillary income from raffles and Colonial Jewelers bracelet sales. Financial aid, family discounts, and drop-in rates indicate a subsidized, inclusive pricing model. The organization depends on a network of foundation funders (Ausherman Family Foundation, Delaplaine Foundation, Community Foundation of Frederick County), state and local arts councils (Maryland State Arts Council, Frederick Arts Council), and corporate sponsors (Middletown Valley Bank, Hawkins Landscaping) for operating support.

Name

THE FREDERICK CHILDRENS CHORUS INC

Legal name

The Frederick Children's Chorus Inc

Website

https://fredcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Frederick Children's Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1985 that provides non-audition choral music education to children and youth ages 0-18 in Frederick County, Maryland, through four age-tiered ensembles and annual community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD), Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE)

Keywords

• Children's choir programs
• Youth music education
• Choral performance training
• Community chorus services
• Music education nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Monthly tuition payments from families for chorus programs including Chamber Singers ($125/month), Concert Chorus, Training Chorus, and Little Music Makers programs (semester-based payments ranging $60-100 per month installment).
2. Summer Camps: One-time fees for summer music camps: Children's Chorus Camp ($225), Little Music Makers camps ($140-175), Mini Music Camp ($115).
3. Donations and Sponsorships: One-time and monthly donations from supporters, corporate sponsorships at various levels (Wreath $300 through Presenting Sponsor $5,000) for the Messiah Sing-Along event, and general organizational support.
4. Raffle and Merchandise: Holiday raffle tickets ($25 for 1, $100 for 5) with gift card prizes, bracelet sales through Colonial Jewelers partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Frederick Children's Chorus Inc delivers non-audition-based choral music education and performance programs for children ages 0 to 18 in the Frederick, Maryland region. The organization operates tiered ensemble levels (Little Music Makers, Training Chorus, Concert Chorus, Chamber Singers) supplemented by summer camps and community sing-along events, providing progressive vocal training and performance experience for young singers.

Product overview

The Frederick Children's Chorus is a non-audition, all-inclusive children's chorus organization offering a multi-level music education program. The portfolio consists of four progressive core programs structured by age and skill level: Little Music Makers (ages 0-8 with Hummingbirds, Wrens, and Mockingbirds sub-programs), Training Chorus (grades 3-5), Concert Chorus (grades 6-8), and Chamber Singers (grades 9-12). These programs are supplemented by seasonal Summer Camp offerings and the Annual Messiah Sing-Along community event. The organization serves children ages 0-18 with over 200 singers per season, providing music education, vocal training, and performance opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Music Makers: Early childhood music program for ages 0-8, including Hummingbirds (0-3), Wrens (3-5), and Mockingbirds (K-2) classes.
• Training Chorus
• Concert Chorus
• Chamber Singers

Products and services

• Little Music Makers Introductory early-childhood music program (subgroups include Hummingbirds, Wrens, and Mockingbirds) for the youngest singers, providing foundational music exposure and pre-choral experience.
• Training Chorus Intermediate ensemble level offering progressive vocal and musicianship training for children who have graduated from early-childhood music classes.
• Concert Chorus Core performing ensemble of The Frederick Children's Chorus, delivering public concert performances and continued vocal training for advancing young singers.
• Chamber Singers Advanced select ensemble providing intensive rehearsal and higher-profile performance opportunities for the most experienced choristers.
• Summer Camps Seasonal summer camp offerings delivering short-format choral music immersion activities for children during school break.
• Annual Messiah Sing-Along Community sing-along tradition, performed annually, open to the broader community as a participatory choral event.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% of children who currently sing in a chorus get mostly A's in school

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Middletown Valley BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Frederick Children's Chorus, sponsoring the annual Messiah Sing-Along, holiday raffle prizes ($300 and $500 gift cards), and supporting the organization's general operations.
• Hawkins LandscapingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the annual Messiah Sing-Along and holiday raffle prizes, supporting the organization's community events and programs.
• Colonial JewelersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through their Em(brace)let program where Colonial Jewelers designs and sells bracelets with 100% of proceeds donated to the Frederick Children's Chorus.
• Weinberg Center for the ArtscoreOthersVenue host for the annual Messiah Sing-Along at 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD. The 31st Annual Messiah Sing-Along takes place at this venue.
• Y Ausherman Arts CentercoreOthersPrimary rehearsal venue for Training Chorus, Concert Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Mockingbirds programs. Located at 115 E Church St, Frederick, MD.
• SHIFT Work + PlayminorOthersVenue host for Hummingbirds and Wrens Saturday morning classes at 1209 N East St Suite A, Frederick, MD.
• South End Baptist ChurchminorOthersVenue host for Mini Music Camp at 506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick, MD.
• Ausherman Family FoundationmoderateOthersSupporting organization recognized for the Frederick Children's Chorus annual Messiah sponsorship.
• Delaplaine FoundationmoderateOthersSupporting organization recognized for the Frederick Children's Chorus annual Messiah sponsorship.
• Community Foundation of Frederick CountymoderateOthersSupporting organization recognized for the Frederick Children's Chorus annual Messiah sponsorship.
• Maryland State Arts CouncilmoderateOthersState arts council recognized as supporting organization for the Frederick Children's Chorus.
• Frederick Arts CouncilmoderateOthersLocal arts council recognized as supporting organization for the Frederick Children's Chorus.
• Frederick City GovernmentminorOthersLocal government recognized as supporting organization for the Frederick Children's Chorus.
• WLR Auto CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinter Sleigh sponsorship level for the 31st Annual Messiah Sing-Along at $2,500.
• Valley GraphicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTree sponsorship level for the annual Messiah Sing-Along at $500.
• Catoctin Mountain GrowersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPoinsettia sponsorship level for the annual Messiah Sing-Along.
• Air Doctor Heating and CoolingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPoinsettia sponsorship level for the annual Messiah Sing-Along.
• Frederick County Parks and RecreationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for distribution of summer camp programs through the County Parks and Recreation system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Boychoir: Youth choral training organization offering progressive ensemble education with performance focus. Comparable in advanced musicianship curriculum, public concert programming, and youth ensemble pedagogy.
• Los Angeles Children's Chorus: Premier youth choral organization offering progressive ensemble training for children, including advanced SATB-style performance. Comparable in age-tiered structure, musicianship curriculum, and high-level concert programming.
• Young People's Chorus of New York City: Long-established youth chorus offering progressive choral training across age levels with performance opportunities. Directly comparable in age-tiered programming, conductor-led ensemble model, and signature performance traditions.
• Indianapolis Children's Choir: Nonprofit youth choral organization with multiple progressive ensembles serving children across age groups. Directly comparable in multi-tier choral education, community performance tradition, and nonprofit funding model.
• Boston Children's Chorus: Nonprofit youth choral organization providing multi-tier singing and musicianship education to children from diverse backgrounds. Closely matches Frederick Children's Chorus in mission, multi-level program structure, and nonprofit community-choir model.
• Cincinnati Children's Choir: Community-based children's choir providing multi-level choral education and performance programming. Highly comparable multi-tier nonprofit choral education model serving children from early elementary through high school.
• National Children's Chorus: Multi-city youth choral education program with progressive ensembles and audition-based advancement. Comparable in multi-tier age structure, musicianship training, and performance-driven programming.
• St. Louis Children's Choirs: Nonprofit youth choral organization offering multi-level ensemble programming and community performances. Directly comparable in progressive ensemble structure, community engagement, and nonprofit choral education model.
• Atlanta Young Singers: Nonprofit youth choral organization providing multi-level singing education and community performances. Comparable in age-tiered choral programming, nonprofit operating model, and community-engagement mission.

Regional players

• Toronto Children's Chorus: Canadian children's choral organization offering progressive multi-level ensemble training. Comparable in multi-tier age structure and choral music education mission, though operating in a different geography (Canada vs. Maryland).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheFrederickChildrensChorus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-frederick-childrens-chorus-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/frederickchildrenschorus

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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