General Information

GRGC Mission Statement:

The Georgia Regional Girls Choir aspires to:

• develop a lifelong appreciation of music in choristers,

• develop choral skills through exposure to challenging, multi-cultural, multi-part choral music,

• build the confidence and self-esteem of the young women choristers by exposing them to positive role models, and

• produce high quality recordings and live performances for local, national, and international communities that showcase cultural diversity and engage audiences in the beauty of choral artistry.

The Georgia Regional Girls Choir is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization for all girls in the 3rd through 12th grades and includes Tour, Apprentice and Training Choirs.

The GRGC rehearses throughout the school year. The Tour Choir performs throughout the year, including a summer tour. All choirs perform two major concerts each year -- one during the winter holiday season, and one during the spring.

Members are selected via audition with the Artistic Director, Jennifer Rawson or the appropriate director for their age group. Selection and choir placement criteria include vocal maturity, accuracy of pitch, tonal memory, vocal experience, age and sight-reading skills.

Our directors choose music selection carefully, and the music selected is specifically arranged or composed for young women's voices. The repertoire of music explores a wide range of musical styles, including some of the world's greatest composers. Gershwin, Debussy and Copland are but a few of the many composers frequently performed by the girls. The GRGC is a nondenominational organization. As such, the literature for all performances is chosen strictly for the qualities inherent to the music and never intended to promote a particular religion or belief.

The GRGC focuses on developing more than just the vocal skills of these special girls. It stresses the development of ear training, the ability to read music and overall musicianship. The repertoire is carefully selected to challenge the girls, expose them to literature from the Renaissance to the Contemporary periods, and, of course, to entertain audiences. Through the experience of learning, rehearsing and performing, the girls grow musically and emotionally. They learn about hard work and working together. Ultimately, many talented individuals are combined to create one beautiful voice. In addition to the exposure to great music, skill development and emotional growth, these girls have fun.

The Georgia Regional Girls Choir is a nonprofit organization registered in Fulton County, Georgia. The Artistic Director and the Board of Directors manage the choir. The Board coordinates administrative functions including general rules and policies, marketing and public relations, concert and tour management, volunteers and fundraising. The Board provides business direction and makes key decisions regarding the overall management and direction of the organization. All Board members serve in a volunteer capacity. The Artistic Director selects the musical repertoire and schedules performances, serves as the Director of the Touring choir and supervises the Apprentice Choir Director, and Accompanist.

Strategic Plan
Click here to access GRGC's Strategic Plan for 2008 - 2011.

GRGC Choirs

Training Choir
The Training Choir is comprised primarily of girls in the 3rd through 5th grades. The Director concentrates on the training in and development of fine musical skills including proper vocal production and music theory knowledge including the mastery of basic rhythms, sight reading and ear training skills. When the choir member has demonstrated a mastery of these skills they will be invited to join the Apprentice Choir.

Apprentice Choir
The Apprentice Choir is comprised of primarily girls of Middle School age. The Director concentrates on the fine tuning and further development of proper vocal production and music theory knowledge including the mastery of basic rhythms, sight reading and ear training skills and introduces the singer to more complex literature. In addition, the singer must demonstrate initiative and self discipline. When the choir member has demonstrated a mastery of these skills at this more advanced level they will be invited to join the Tour Choir.

Tour Choir
Tour Choir boasts some of the finest young High School talent in the North Georgia area. Tour Choir members are dedicated to excellence in all aspects of music making and musical performance. Membership in this choir requires the highest level of musicianship, maturity and commitment. All Tour Choir members are expected to participate in all performance opportunities throughout the year including our summer tour.

A Word about Travel
The Tour Choir is a traveling choir, and all members are expected to participate in all performances, both in town and out of town. We anticipate some traveling every year and are committed to a major trip every summer. By accepting a position in the Tour Choir, members and their parents make a commitment to travel in-state, out-of-state and possibly abroad. Financial assistance is available for tour through fundraising and scholarships.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Judson, GRGC Executive Director, at 770-891-2212, or click here to email.