The Antelope Valley Children's Choir, in residence with the Community Education Department at Antelope Valley College and located in the High Desert of Southern California, is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing quality music instruction and attaining the highest level of artistic excellence in choral performance. Founded in 1995, the award-winning AVCC has two choir levels, comprised of children from ages 8-17. Director Kara Slocum and the choir perform a wide variety of musical styles ranging from classical to popular, as well as songs in different languages.
Performances for the Spring 2009 season included the Relay for Life annual support event in February, the Music in the Parks Festival and competition at Disneyland in May and the annual Spring Concert in Lancaster, You Can't Stop the Beat! in May and singing the national anthem at Jethawk Stadium in June. Pictured left: Finale of You Can't Stop the Beat! concert, Spring 2009.
To learn more about the Antelope Valley Children's Choir, please click on the links to the left. The AVCC has performed at many different venues and has earned many rewards and recognition. The AVCC has limited availability to perform at private events. Please call 661-726-7800 or email the AVCC at information@antelopevalleychildrenschoir.org for booking and pricing information.
Information for AVCC singers/families can be accessed in the AVCCCrier Online!section. Our member section contains up-to-date rehearsal schedules, calendar events, performance and competition details and anything else AVCC singers and families need to know about! Consider this the online version of our weekly newsletter, the Crier! PARENTS & SINGERS--CHECK THIS PAGE WEEKLY!!!
The next AVCC auditions will be on Tuesday, August 25 from 5-7 p.m. at AV College in the Music Building. For more information, please call 661-726-7800 or email information@antelopevalleychildrenschoir.org.
For the past several years, Lancaster High School, and Choir/Music Director Tracy Landrus, have graciously provided the AVCC with rehearsal and performance space. The AVCC appreciates your support of our program!
In a cooperative production with It's Only Tuesday Productions, many AVCC choir singers were in the cast of the award-winning show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. After almost 5 months of rehearsals, the show was presented at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center in Fall, 2007. It was a wonderful show and the AVCC singers did a great job! See photos from the show on the Performance Highlights page!
The AVCC performed on March 5th, 2006 at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City! To see pictures from the trip, visit the New York Photo Album.
The AVCC also performed at St. Paul's Trinity Church. St. Paul's is the oldest, continuously-used building in Manhattan and is located right next to Ground Zero.
A show benefiting the Hurricane Katrina relief effort featuring local Antelope Valley talent was presented on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, 2006 at Lancaster High School. With $10 ticket donations, as well as other donations from local individuals and businesses, the benefit raised $9756. Community talent included the Antelope Valley Children's Choir, It's Only Tuesday productions, local high school choirs and dance studios and more. The show was organized by former AVCC Director Nancy Schuette, Robbie Filloon, AVCC Treasurer and Wayne Berry of It's Only Tuesday Productions.
The Antelope Valley Children's Choir performed at the 23rd Video Business Video Hall of Fame Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in December, 2004. Photo right: The Antelope Valley Children's Choir on stage at the Video Business Video Hall of Fame awards.
The choir sang "The Sound of Music" in honor of of Hall of Fame inductee Julie Andrews.
"This is one of the greatest honors we've ever had," said AVCC Music Director Nancy Schuette. "The kids, our families and everyone involved with the choir consider this a most prestigious opportunity. We're thrilled!"
The event was emceed by Pat O'Brien, host of the television show "The Insider." The Video Hall of Fame was founded in 1981 to recognize outstanding contributors to the business of home entertainment and also serves as an annual fundraiser benefiting children's charities. Photo left: Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music.
Thank you, Supervisor Antonovich! The AVCC was presented with a $4,000 grant in Fall, 2008 from the office of L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Left, the AVCC with Supervisor Antonovich.
The AVCC performing at the Relay For Life, Spring 2009. The choir performed on the main stage for a large, appreciative audience.
Interested in supporting the Antelope Valley Children's Choir? We are actively seeking Corporate and Community Patrons for the 2009-2010 season. Your tax-deductible donation helps our singers travel to competitions, stage concerts, defray the cost of uniforms, attend Summer Camp, provides essential sound and technical equipment and greatly enhances the quality of musical instruction the AVCC provides to young singers from throughout the Antelope Valley. Patrons are featured in concert programs, brochures and other assorted literature, as well as on our Patron Page. Please consider supporting our talented singers!
Another way to show your support is advertise in our Concert Programs and Yearbook! Please visit our Fundraiser page for advertising rates and order form!
All proceeds benefit the AVCC.
The Antelope Valley Children's Choir invites you to explore our website and learn more about our organization and its wonderful accomplishments. Meet Musical Director Kara Slocum and talented Accompanists and theAVCC Board of Directors and volunteers. See Performance Highlightsfrom the past and find out about upcoming performances. Recognitions and Appearancesis the place we brag a bit about our awards. Shop in the AVCC Storeand check out our Patron Page where we honor all the AVCC supporters, and where you can learn how to add your name to the list by making a donation to the choir. To advertise in our Concert Programs and Yearbook, just go to the Fundraiser page! Right, Director Kara Slocum gets the singers ready for the Relay for Life community performance.
Thanks for stopping by and we hope you enjoy the website! Don't forget to sign the Guest Book!
Contact the webmaster at webmaster@antelopevalleychildrenschoir.org. You can contact the AVCC by phone at 661-726-7800 or by "snail mail" at 1743 Windsor Place, Palmdale, CA 93551.
The Antelope Valley Children's Choir, in residence with the Community Education Department at 
Interested in joing the AVCC? The next auditions are set for August 2009, details TBA. For more information, contact 
Performances for the Spring 2009 season included the Relay for Life annual support event in February, the Music in the Parks Festival and competition at Disneyland in May and the annual Spring Concert in Lancaster, You Can't Stop the Beat! in May and singing the national anthem at Jethawk Stadium in June. Pictured left: Finale of You Can't Stop the Beat! concert, Spring 2009.
In a cooperative production with 
The AVCC performed on March 5th, 2006 at the famed 
The AVCC also performed at 
A show benefiting the Hurricane Katrina relief effort featuring local Antelope Valley talent was presented on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, 2006 at Lancaster High School. With $10 ticket donations, as well as other donations from local individuals and businesses, the benefit raised $9756. Community talent included the Antelope Valley Children's Choir, It's Only Tuesday productions, local high school choirs and dance studios and more. The show was organized by former AVCC Director Nancy Schuette, Robbie Filloon, AVCC Treasurer and Wayne Berry of It's Only Tuesday Productions. 
The Antelope Valley Children's Choir performed at the 23rd Video Business Video Hall of Fame Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in December, 2004. Photo right: The Antelope Valley Children's Choir on stage at the Video Business Video Hall of Fame awards. 
The choir sang "The Sound of Music" in honor of of Hall of Fame inductee Julie Andrews.
Thank you, Supervisor Antonovich! The AVCC was presented with a $4,000 grant in Fall, 2008 from the office of L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Left, the AVCC with Supervisor Antonovich.
The AVCC performing at the Relay For Life, Spring 2009. The choir performed on the main stage for a large, appreciative audience.
Interested in supporting the Antelope Valley Children's Choir? We are actively seeking Corporate and Community Patrons for the 2009-2010 season. Your tax-deductible donation helps our singers travel to competitions, stage concerts, defray the cost of uniforms, attend Summer Camp, provides essential sound and technical equipment and greatly enhances the quality of musical instruction the AVCC provides to young singers from throughout the Antelope Valley. Patrons are featured in concert programs, brochures and other assorted literature, as well as on our 
The Antelope Valley Children's Choir invites you to explore our website and learn more about our organization and its wonderful accomplishments. Meet 